MOW Driver

400
200 Myrtle St
New Britain, CT 06053, USA

• On Call
  - Tuesday & Thursday

Are you someone who enjoys being out on the road, connecting with others, and making a meaningful impact in your community? Join our team as a Meals on Wheels Driver and help bring nourishment, safety checks, and a friendly smile to seniors who rely on us daily.

• Deliver meals safely and on schedule to elderly clients using a company vehicle.
• Load, organize, and transport up to 100 meals per day while maintaining food safety standards.
• Provide friendly, respectful customer service during each delivery.
• Follow assigned delivery routes and adjust as needed for weather, traffic, or client needs.
• Maintain accurate delivery logs and report any issues, concerns, or changes in client condition,
• Ensure the company vehicle remains clean, fueled, and in good working condition.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and temperature-control procedures when handling food.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, kitchen staff, and program coordinators.

What You'll Need to be Successful:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in delivery driving, food service, or community support roles.
• Familiarity with food safety and handling procedures.
• Basic understanding of safe driving practices and vehicle operation.
• Ability to follow routes, read maps, and use basic navigation tools.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Bonus if You Have These

Skills:

• Experience working with seniors or vulnerable populations.
• Ability to manage time efficiently.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time-management and route-planning abilities.
• Skill in maintaining accurate logs and documentation.
• Customer service skills with a focus on empathy and professionalism.

Why You'll Love This Job:

• Develop relationships with the seniors you serve and become a trusted, familiar face in their lives.
• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with free weekends.
• Work with a supportive, mission-driven group that values kindness, dependability, and community.
• Access to an Employee Wellness Coordinator and robust wellness program that support your health and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for advancement —grow your career with us!
• Life Insurance
  - Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Group Term Life
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Sick & Personal Time
• Voluntary Benefits Offered Includes:
  • Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness & Voluntary Life

Physical & Environmental Demands:

• Must be able to life and carry insulated meal bags, coolers, and supplies weighing up to 25 lbs., multiple times per shift.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, and climbing stairs while delivering meals to homes or apartments.
• Ability to safely operate a vehicle for extended periods (up to several hours per day), often getting in and out of the vehicle repeatedly during a shift.
• Use of hands and arms for loading meals, handling food containers, and operating vehicle controls.
• Must be comfortable driving and walking in a variety of weather conditions, including rain, snow, heat, and cold.
• Will enter a range of home settings that may include stairs or uneven walkways, pets, varying levels of cleanliness or clutter, and possible exposure to secondhand smoke, strong odors, or allergens.
• Occasionally exposed to traffic noise, GPS instructions, or other interruptions while on the road.
• May interact with clients who are lonely, ill, or in distress. Must be comfortable offering empathy while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Reasonable commendations can be provided.

CW's Core Values:
Mission Driven, Teamwork Makes Us Stronger, & Everyone Brings Value!

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