Driver, Transportation & Logistics, Transportation

Job Details Level: Entry

Job Location:

MOW Sac - Sacramento, CA 95831

Salary Range: $21.00 - $24.00 Hourly Job Shift: Day

Under the supervision of the Home-Delivered Meals Program Specialist, the position is responsible for delivering meals, program related materials and information to senior participants in the Home-Delivered Meal program. Assigned delivery routes enable driver to become familiar with client circumstances so that s/he is able to conduct safety status checks on clients to assure clients’ safety and well-being. This is an hourly position.

• Provide appropriate customer service and communication skills to participants and other internal/external customers. Represent agency in a positive manner during all interactions with participants, participants’ family, and other members of the public.
• Maintain required confidential participant records pursuant to HIPPA Compliance regulations for department, agency, Local, State and Federal requirements.
• Assemble and load meals for assigned routes.
• Ensure and verify accurate meal count and other program related supplies prior to, during, and at the end of each route.
• Assemble, load, and verify program related supplies for participants (i.e. Foodlink, pet food, holiday and special occasion items) and obtain signature to document participants’ receipt as necessary.
• Deliver all meals and program related supplies to participants in a timely, courteous and friendly manner to develop rapport, trust and facilitate interactions.
• Report any concern or unusual observations related to delivery logistics to the Home-Delivered Meals Program Specialist.
• Ensure proper food safety procedures are maintained at all time.
• Collect and return all materials received from participants within the assigned parameters.
• Conduct safety checks during each meal delivery by socializing/monitoring participants’ safety, risk and well-being.
• Maintain assigned vehicle(s) according to vehicle fleet procedures.
• Participate in scheduled in-services, monthly team meetings and other meetings as requested.
• Demonstrate compliance with MoW policies, procedures and standards.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Two years’ experience in a public or private agency as a delivery driver.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation preferred.
• Prior experience working with older adults preferred.
• Ability to read and understand street maps and use electronic navigation systems.
• Must have a valid “class C” California Driver’s License. Must maintain driving record in good standing.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks such as bend, twist, and lift objects up to 50 pounds.