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SalaryCLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Meals on Wheels Driver, Substitute (Part-time) SALARY:
$17.19 - $17.19 DEPARTMENT:
Opening Date:
03/19/2024 Closing Date:
04/02/2024 12:00 a.m. FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under direction, delivery of meals to seniors in a safe manner to and from designated sites as assigned; documentation of all aspects related to delivery; follow protocols, policies and procedures; participates in ongoing training requirements; performs pre-inspections and completes necessary paperwork; performs related duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Operates a vehicle in a safe and lawful manner at all times while performing assigned duties.
Picks up and delivers food and other items as required.
Maintains accurate daily data entry of meal deliveries, concerns, changes in participant status etc.
Immediately report problems with delivery or change in client status (no answer, hospitalization, etc.)
Completes vehicle pre-inspection daily and/or weekly following established guidelines.
Ensures assigned vehicle is clean and in proper operating condition following established guidelines.
Maintains accurate transport records, inspection forms and other paperwork as required.
Checks truck on a daily basis for needed repairs.
Makes requests for vehicle repair as needed.
Participates in safety training sessions as assigned.
Operates a motor vehicle when performing duties.
Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test
Preferred Education and Experience
- Experience transporting goods
- Experience working with senior citizens or mentally/physically challenged individuals
Required Licenses or Certifications
- Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Ability to:
- Operate a motor vehicle in a safe and lawful manner
- Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
- Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
- Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred
- Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
- Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
- Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
- Work independently
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:
The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Work Environment
Office or similar indoor environment: O
Outdoor environment: F/C
Street environment (near moving traffic): F/C
Construction site: O
Confined space: N/S
Exposures
Individuals who are hostile or irate: O
Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): O
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): O
Communicable diseases: N/S
Moving mechanical parts: N/S
Fumes or airborne particles: N/S
Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S
Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S
Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S
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.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Demand:
Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: N/S
Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): O
Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: O
Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S
Digging: N/S
Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: F/C
Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: O
Kneeling to work at low levels: N/S
Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C
Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another (covered by the items below):
Up to 50 pounds: O
Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: O
Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O
Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C
Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C
Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: O
Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS
Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.
GRANT OR EXTERNALLY FUNDED POSITION –This position will continue only if sufficient grant or external funds are provided.
About Us
Macomb County is Michigan’s third most populated county, boasting a population of more than 865,000 residents and growing. From the densely-populated southern cities to the rural northern villages, Macomb County possesses a wealth of assets that make it a desirable place to live, work and play! As the county gains in population and cultural diversity increases, initiatives such as the dignity campaign enables us to cultivate a community that embraces all people and celebrates their unique contributions. Through collaborative community-based activities, Macomb County is promoting multiculturalism and inclusiveness.
