Nutrition Services Truck Driver

Nutrition Services Truck Driver Federal Way Public Schools - 3.4 Federal Way, WA Job Details 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications CDL B Computer literacy High school diploma or GED Air Brake Endorsement Manual transmission Food Handler Certification Full Job Description The Nutrition Services Truck Driver/Warehouse delivers meals and food to schools and sites and assists in warehouse functions, as assigned. This position is responsible to drive safely on school grounds and on city streets in accordance with state and local law and follow warehouse and district protocol. This position is also responsible to represent the Nutrition Services Department in schools in a friendly and positive manner and to work in a courteous, timely and responsible manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Load and deliver food transport units to schools or support sites on established time schedule Operate truck lift gate and dock lift Deliver and pick up any additional food, special meals, supplies or equipment as requested, including non-departmental supplies as requested Verify school counts and ensure orders are complete Comply with recording periodic time and temperature reports Pick up carts and other items from the school kitchen and office to return with the food transport units to the Central Kitchen Pick up supplies from warehouse or other locations, as required Fuel and inspect food service truck daily/as needed. Maintain internal and external cleanliness of vehicle. Follow safety precautions on securing food-transporting units in truck to avoid accidents Promptly prepare work orders on the mechanical needs or problems of the food service vehicle or its operating systems. Promptly notify needs to Transportation and to Nutrition Services Office Manager Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines Assist with warehouse functions, receiving food and supplies, offloading vendor delivery trucks, moving product into freezers, refrigerators or dry storage as needed Chain up truck in inclement weather

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers Communicate with staff and students as needed, for example: safety directions and order details Maintain a clean truck and personal attire per department protocol The preceding list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Possess a Washington State Driver's License with Class B CDL with air brake endorsement Operate standard transmission vehicle Clean 5-year complete driving abstract. Driving record must show no convictions for DUI, reckless driving, negligent driving, or hit and run. Consistent attendance and positive evaluations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Five (5) years' experience truck driving One (1) year of experience in foodservice operations Food Handler's license Warehouse Experience

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Criminal background clearance Maintain a valid Washington State Driver's License with Class B CDL with air brake endorsement Maintain an excellent driving record. Driving record must show no convictions for DUI, reckless driving, negligent driving, or hit and run to maintain this position Forklift Certification, within 6 weeks of hire provided by in-house training

KNOWLEDGE OF

School board policies and procedures Rules and Laws of the road State of Washington and King County Department of Health Food Code Basic computer applications

ABILITY TO

Operate truck lift gate and dock lift over 3,000lbs Adhere to State of Washington and King County Department of Health Food Code Maintain clean truck, and personal attire per department protocol. Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality. Relate effectively with parents, staff, students and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community. Use a two-way radio Organize and establish priorities to complete job responsibilities to meet deadlines. Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision and able to pay strict attention to detail. Maintain consistent attendance and positive evaluations Speak, read and follow written or verbal communications Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers Meet job responsibilities and be willing to continue professional growth. Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY

Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others. Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District. Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools' commitment to "

Each Scholar:

A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future." Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position also requires sitting; standing; walking; bending, stooping, squatting, driving; carrying; lifting; hearing; speaking; writing; and keyboarding. Lift and handle up to 40 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally. Push and pull carts weighing up to 400lbs frequently and up to 600lbs occasionally.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position requires working in low temperature environments such as large warehouse freezer and refrigerators, reach-in or roll-in freezer and refrigerator. Work with food and/or liquids that are frozen or very hot. Drivers are exposed to inclement weather, extreme heat and cold, traffic noise and possible exposure to gasoline and diesel fumes. The employee is required to maneuver self, carts and food/supplies within constrained kitchen environment with heavy equipment, tables and carts. Drivers must concentrate on safely operating vehicle under all weather and road conditions. Work is done on an elevated work station such as lift gate. Expect to deal with the occasional exposure to angry, frustrated, or aggressive individuals.

WORK SCHEDULE

Work schedules typically involve daytime activities surrounding meal operations, on all days that school is in session. May work several days prior to and after school year, or in summer on occasional days when single schools are in session or offering summer programs.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Position reports to and is evaluated by the Director of Nutrition Services or designee.

REPRESENTATION

Public School Employees Union (PSE) SEIU Local 1948 LEVEL

OF COMPENSATION

Level G in the Nutrition Services Department on the PSE Salary Schedule. This position includes the following benefits prorated based on FTW - Medical, dental, vision, sick and vacation leave, life insurance, retirement.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY

Update 07/2015 Disclaimer The preceding list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the scope of responsibility and the level of knowledge and skills typically required, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements, skills or duties so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. All employment open positions are made available on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, age, disability or veteran status. Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire classification. They cannot include, and are not intended to include, every possible activity and task performed by every specific employee. Email To A Friend Print Version