Part Time Meals on Wheels Driver

Overview:

Community First Solutions, Fleet is looking for a full-time Passenger Driver to join their team!

This Driver works under the direction of the Transportation Director and is expected to work as part of the team of drivers to ensure appropriate coverage.

Salary $12 per hour.

**NO Weekends or Holidays**

• Paid Time Off that can be taken once accrued with no waiting period
• Employee education funds that advance career development
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Holiday pay & Paid Holidays

Responsibilities:

• - Deliver choice meals (frozen, chilled, hot, and/or therapeutic) to clients in a safe, friendly, responsible, and timely manner.
• Deliver shelf stable meals to clients 3 to 4 delivery weeks per year.
• Document the time of each delivery; report to meals on wheels coordinator, supervisor, or designee any unusual circumstances or inability to deliver the specified meals.
• Deliver donated gifts to clients during the Christmas Holiday season as part of the Giving Tree program.
• Distribute communication items to client’s residence during meal deliveries (i.e. menus, holiday letters, satisfaction surveys, other reminders, etc.)
• Must understand and be able to access email, use a GPS device, electronic tablets and learn new technology as it relates to the job.
• Maintain communication contact with meals on wheels coordinator and other office staff as needed via tablet and/or cell phone.
• Responsible for accepting client donations. Verify amounts and forward to appropriate personnel on a daily basis.
• Ability to understand written or oral instructions and document services delivered.
• Must ensure meal delivery meets all Council on Aging (COA) service specifications.
• Provide timely feedback to meals on wheels coordinator and/or other office staff regarding service failures and customer concerns.
• Ensure electronic tablets and other equipment (such as coolers) are in good working condition.
• Maintain and ensure daily vehicle log records are accurate and up to date.
• Check vehicle daily for maintenance requirements/needs and provide documentation and feedback when needed to departmental staff or designee.
• Attend and successfully pass all driver education classes as required by the department, COA, and Community First Solutions specifications.
• Attend company and other meetings, seminars and training classes as directed by your supervisor or designee.
• Abides by the company Always Behaviors each and every day as we serve our clients, colleagues, and community.

All other duties as assigned and/or appropriate to the position.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

Licenses or other required certifications: Must maintain a valid driver’s license, proof of active automobile insurance, and a good driving record to meet standards of our agency’s insurance provider.

Experience: Minimum of two years of licensed driving experience.

Specialized knowledge, skills, or abilities:

• Must be 21 years of age and have reliable transportation.
• Ability to understand the physical limitations of the older adult population and handicap person and capable of serving their needs.
• Ability to communicate with emergency service systems.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong Team Player.
• Must be physically and independently capable of maneuvering in and out of vehicles, carry a meal delivery apparatus and maneuver in and out of all types of homes, apartments, etc.
• Must have the ability to work in all types of weather conditions including hot, snowy and stormy weather.
• Must be able to effectively operate all equipment within the department.