Home Delivered Meals Driver

Transportation Division

30 hours/week, Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Must be available Monday to Friday ~ 9:30 am to 3:30 pm

Position ensures that eligible recipients are provided with daily meals in a safe, reliable and courteous manner.

Essential Functions

• When requested or as indicated provides assistance to recipients, pertaining to their meals.
• Checks message center for any additions or changes to their daily schedule.
• Performs safety checks on the vehicles assigned daily, reports any malfunctions to the Community Transit Supervisor or other appropriate staff.
• Maintains a daily vehicle log and Home Delivered meal count.
• Returns logs daily to the appropriate personnel.
• Reports any needed changes to the schedule to the Community Transit Supervisor.
• Incumbent follows all safety instructions per the direction of the Community Transit Supervisor, Transportation Coordinator, Director or Dispatcher.
• Follows the route described on the HDM log and alerts dispatch and/or Community Transit Supervisor when deliveries will be delayed.
• Incumbent performs additional duties as assigned by administrative or management staff.

Essential Qualifications

• Valid New Jersey driver’s license; (acceptable driving record as per County standards: no more than 6 current points; no DUI convictions within past 10 years; no reckless driving convictions within past 3 years; the county will investigate the circumstances of any fatal accident or revocation of driving privileges on record).
• Prior experience with senior citizens or persons with disabilities is desirable.
• Must be able to demonstrate an ability to read and follow a road map.
• Must have strong customer service skills and/or be able to establish and maintain an effective professional relationship with a diverse passenger base and enforce county policies regarding the safe and efficient delivery of food materials.
• Must be sufficiently proficient in written and spoken English so as to interact with recipients, read road signs, recognize addresses, read and understand Home Delivered Meal route sheets and be able to complete required reports.
• Physical Strength Rating Assessment as per DOT: Medium Work. Definition of Medium Work: (occasional lift up to 50 pounds and carry up to 37 pounds).
• In order for a Home Delivered Meals Driver to safely perform all required duties in an efficient manner, they must also be able to occasionally lift loads (maximum weight of 37 pounds) to 58 inches in height onto a shelving unit, lift bulk food storage bags (weighing up to 32 pounds) to 42 inches into a storage container, and carry bulk food storage bags community distances to deliver meals.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• No experience needed

Shift:

• Day shift

License/Certification:

• NJ Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person