Nutrition Driver IOC

Position

Nutrition Driver I/OC

Council on Aging

$20.49 per hour

Nutrition Coordinator

• 90% Delivers Meals on Wheels
• 5% Maintains the cleanliness of the vehicles
• 5% All other duties as assigned

This is an intermittent on‑call position (not to exceed 1,000 hours per year). Under the general supervision of the Nutrition Coordinator, delivers meals to the home‑bound seniors in Leavenworth County.

• Understands and follows oral and written instructions.
• Establishes and maintains effective collaborative working relationships with co‑workers.
• Possesses a valid Kansas Driver's License with an excellent driving record.
• Possesses working knowledge of city and county roads.
• Possesses knowledge of traffic and safety rules.
• Writes legibly and communicates clearly.
• Uses a two‑way radio.
• Remains calm and properly operates the vehicle under a variety of road and weather conditions.
• Accurately completes a maintenance log.

• Serves as the face of the department, offering friendly service and conversation to participants receiving Meals on Wheels.
• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing with clients and co‑workers.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients, other agencies and/or departments, supervisors, and co‑workers.
• Maintains a friendly, professional working attitude while representing the agency.

• Delivers Meals on Wheels to homes in Leavenworth County.
• Notifies the Nutrition department by phone or radio if a homebound client is not home for their meal delivery, so the established procedure can be enacted.
• Serves as a mandatory reporter for MOW clients and relays any suspected abuse/neglect to Supervisor.
• Maintains the assigned vehicle daily in accordance with the Council on Aging procedures (cleaning vehicle, filling gas tank, checking oil, etc.).
• Records mileage and gas consumption.
• Uses appropriate radio procedures.

Work is performed primarily outdoors, transporting meals with exposure to all weather conditions.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Have the ability to obtain certification in AED and CPR.
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment KBI background check.

• Vision: adequate to drive and read nutrition route sheets and transportation schedules.
• Hearing: adequate for normal conversation with co‑workers, supervisor, and the general public.
• Speech: must be able to speak and understand English clearly to provide detailed information by telephone and in person.
• Standing: 10% of the time.
• Walking: 40% of the time when delivering meals from vehicle to door.
• Sitting: 50% of the time when driving vehicle.
• Lifting/Carrying: 25 pounds.
• Pushing/Pulling: adequate for normal day‑to‑day job tasks.
• Climbing/Balancing: required when negotiating stairs, retrieving supplies, walking.
• Stooping/Kneeling: required on most tasks.
• Reaching/Handling: required on most tasks.

Leavenworth County is an equal opportunity employer.