Transportation Specialist

Churchill County is hiring for a new full‑time combined position: CART and Meals on Wheels Driver (Transportation Specialist).

This position typically works Monday through Friday and plays a vital role in supporting senior citizens in our community. The Transportation Specialist delivers nutritious meals to homebound seniors through the Meals on Wheels program and provides safe, reliable transportation to medical and other essential appointments. In addition, this role is responsible for completing routine bus inspections and assisting seniors and individuals with disabilities in accessing vital services throughout the community and surrounding areas.

Individuals in this role must be skilled at interacting with senior citizens, observing and monitoring their well‑being, and reporting any concerns to supervisory staff at the William N. Pennington Life Center.

Please refer to the full job description below for additional details regarding duties, qualifications, and requirements.

As a full‑time, regular position, the person hired would be enrolled in the Nevada PERS retirement system. In addition to the salary paid, the county contributes an additional 36.75% into PERS on the employee’s behalf (value of $5.77 per hour or approximately $12,000 annually). The county also pays 100% for employee‑only health insurance premiums (equivalent to $6.15 per hour or $12,800 annually).

An employee in this position will also receive full accruals of vacation leave (8 hours per month) and sick leave (10 hours per month), in addition to 8 hours for pay for 11 paid holidays.

Application Instructions
Applications must be submitted by 12:00 AM on January 11, 2026. Applications can be submitted online rchillcounty.org/careers. Paper applications are also available at the Churchill County Human Resources Office, located at 155 N. Taylor Street, Suite 177.

Position Summary
Responsible for preparing, loading, and delivering meals to seniors in the Meals on Wheels program. Completes wellness check on seniors at the time of food delivery and provides referrals for additional services as deemed necessary for seniors to maintain safe and healthy independent living.

Core Responsibilities

• Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• Inspects vehicle to ensure it is clean and in operable condition; completes inspection paperwork and reports the need for service or repair; ensures vehicles are scheduled for routine maintenance as required.
• Assists with packing and transporting meals to isolated or homebound senior citizens and residents with disabilities.
• Drives vehicle to and from various locations, following a pre‑established schedule or on an on‑call basis; adjusts schedules as required.
• Maintains driver log; for each trip lists client name, address, and other information.
• Transports meals and beverages to the homebound, ensuring the meal is safely delivered; assists with packing of meals; reports unusual circumstances to Senior Center Manager.
• Ensures temperatures of meals are compliant with regulations and procedures.
• Communicates any client welfare concern to Senior Center Manager.
• Washes and cleans the interior of the vehicle; fuels the vehicle.
• Participates in in‑service training to update skills and learn techniques for dealing with various clients.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the division’s service to customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

Education and Experience
High School diploma/GED; AND one (1) year of customer service experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

Knowledge of:

• Laws, rules and regulations for operating a motor vehicle in the state of Nevada.
• Food safety and handling principles, practices and equipment related to the work.
• County geography.
• Standard office practices and procedures, including records management.
• Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various…