JOB TITLE

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Nutrition Van Driver Classification :

Non-Exempt (Part-Time)

Compensation Grade :

Level 16

Pay Range :

INTRODUCTION

The van driver will work under the supervision of the Kitchen Manager. The driver will be assigned a van to use on a scheduled route and responsible for operating the van safely five days a week.

QUALIFICATION

High School graduate or equivalent Experience in related field Must possess a valid Tennessee Driver's License and Automobile Liability Insurance Must have the physical ability to perform the assigned duties

WORKING CONDITIONS

Flexible working hours (Normal work hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., but this position may require some evening and weekend work hours). Normal sitting and movement in an office and commercial kitchen environment. May require occasional moving up to +/-60 pounds, bending, stooping, or climbing. The work will be performed indoors and outdoors while delivering food; loading and unloading meals to and from centers. There may be exposure to tobacco smoke, dirt, dust, and foul odors. Requires travel to counties within the thirteen county service area for meetings and other job-related activities. Will require some travel for training outside the thirteen county area and occasional overnight travel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

: Responsible for the loading, unloading, and delivery of meals and other supplies, including meal supplement products to and from the central kitchen to the meal sites Driving the van according to the prepared schedule Providing assistance in preparation of daily schedule and routes Report and perform routine maintenance needs Maintain vans by ensuring the vehicle is fueled, lubricated and cleaned inside/ outside on regular intervals Responsible for putting pans in steam table and logging the temperatures of the food, upon arrival at meal site Responsible for assisting in the preparation of holiday and hazardous weather sack lunches Participate in all required training sessions Adheres to professional ethics and standards, demonstrating work habits which comply with Agency Personnel Policies and Procedures

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Ability to operate vehicles up to a 1 1/2 ton truck Ability to intermittently sit and stand as results of continuously lifting or getting in and out of vehicles Ability to fill out forms and reports Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction Ability to make clear and concise reports Ability to make arithmetic computations and tabulations accurately Ability to work and relate well with participants Ability to communicate in a professional manner with the meal site manager While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; stoop; bend; walk; talk; hear; use hands to grip; reach with hands and arms, occasionally required to stand or walk on uneven surfaces; climb stairs and lift up to 60-80 lbs. daily. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. Employment in this position is contingent on performance, need and funding.

QUALIFICATIONS

High School graduate or equivalent Experience in related field Must possess a valid Tennessee Driver's License and Automobile Liability Insurance Must have the physical ability to perform the assigned duties

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Ability to operate vehicles up to a 1 1/2 ton truck Ability to intermittently sit and stand as results of continuously lifting or getting in and out of vehicles Ability to fill out forms and reports Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction Ability to make clear and concise reports Ability to make arithmetic computations and tabulations accurately Ability to work and relate well with participants Ability to communicate in a professional manner with the meal site manager While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; stoop; bend; walk; talk; hear; use hands to grip; reach with hands and arms, occasionally required to stand or walk on uneven surfaces; climb stairs and lift up to 60-80 lbs. daily.