Food and Nutrition Services Van Driver

Food and Nutrition Services 7.5 hr Van Driver

Davenport Community Schools District Wide
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Job : 4611190

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 13, 2025 2:03 AM (UTC)

7:00 am

2:30 pm

7.5 hrs/5 days

8/16/2024

INTERNAL BIDDERS: OPEN THRU 5/1/24 @ 4 P.M. INTERNAL BIDDERS MUST APPLY BY COMPLETING AN INTERNAL APPLICATION VIA THE DISTRICT WEBSITE.

All other current district employees (not FNS), or external applicants apply online by completing the external application.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS (will hire externally if no internal bidders): OPEN 4/24/24 UNTIL FILLED

Rate of pay: $16.20 (2023-24 rate, 2024-25 TBD)

Duties & Responsibilities:

(Primary Function, Major Responsibilities, Summary of key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

• 1. Drives food service cargo truck to and from delivery destinations. May set up catering functions upon delivery.
• 2. Loading and unloading delivery goods-food, supplies, laundry and mail.
• 3. Maintains standards of sanitation and safety.
• 4. Practice good driving habits and exercise extra caution on school property where children are present.
• 5. Perform simple vehicle maintenance (fueling, oil check).
• 6. Inform supervisor of vehicle problems and complete work orders for repair work.
• 7. Maintain vehicle cleanliness (inside and outside).
• 8. Ability to communicate effectively with fellow employees and supervisors. Maintain good public relations with students, parents, faculty and the community.
• 9. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• 10. Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• 11. May assist with kitchen/food service/catering tasks when not scheduled for deliveries.
• 12. Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Physical Requirements of Position:

PHYSICAL
- The van driver is physically able to operate a food service cargo truck and carry heavy, bulky equipment up and down stairs and is able to jointly carry material weighing at least 80 pounds. Able to work in standing position for prolonged periods and walk much of the time during the day;is able to work in very warm surroundings.

Special Qualification Desired:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- The School Food Service Van Driver shall possess competence in the above stated areas of responsibility. The van driver must be at least 21 years old, and shall maintain a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record as defined by the Board Policy. It is required that the van driver have a high school diploma or GED. If working 6 hours or more Food Service Sanitation Class is required.

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories:

• Support Staff >
  Food Service
• Support Staff >
  Transportation

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• Nicole Stroupe
• 1702 N. Main St
• Davenport, Iowa 52803
• Phone:
• Email: stroupen@davenport schools.org