Description
We are seeking an On-Call Meals on Wheels Driver to deliver hot, ready-to-eat meals to homebound seniors and local senior centers in the MAG service area.
The hourly wage for this position is $17.51. Work hours are generally 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, but flexibility is needed as this position is for back-up coverage. Weekly hours can vary between 0 and 25.
Responsibilities:
- Drive the Meals on Wheels truck to deliver hot meals to senior centers, volunteer drop sites, and individual residences on a predetermined route.
- Load the delivery vehicle with hot meals and other items for delivery.
- Maintain records and make reports related to job responsibilities.
- Work cooperatively with the meal delivery team and Meals on Wheels office staff.
- Keep assigned vehicles clean and orderly, and report required preventative maintenance needs.
- Operate vehicles in a defensive and safe manner, abiding by all state, county, and local traffic laws.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Ability to work both independently and cooperatively as part of a team.
- Experience driving a Ford F150 truck with limited visibility.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience working with senior clientele.
- Knowledge of locating residential and commercial addresses.
- Ability to walk distances between delivery vehicle and drop-off locations.
- Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
- High school graduation or equivalent.
- One year of work experience demonstrating job-related skills.
- Must have or be able to obtain a Utah County Food Handlers Permit.