Driver

Aging Best; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aging Best Driver position involves split duties between meal delivery and transporting clients to appointments, serving a homebound aging population per established routes. You will report observations to a supervisor and help ensure timely, safe service.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, a Missouri Chauffeur’s Driver License with proof of insurance, and at least one year of delivery experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Missouri Chauffeur’s Driver License with proof of automobile insurance.
• Minimum 1 year hands-on delivery experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Reliable and predictable attendance required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals to homebound seniors per routes and guidelines.
• Assist in loading meals and preparing for delivery.
• Transport clients to and from appointments as needed.
• Maintain an accurate daily log of meal deliveries and collections.
• Inspect vehicles daily and report any issues; keep logs up to date.

Skills

Delivery experience

Communication skills

Reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Missouri Chauffeur’s Driver License

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: The Driver will split time between meal delivery and client transportation. The Driver will ensure the delivery of meals to a homebound aging population in accordance with established routes and guidelines and to be completed within an established period. The Driver will transport clients to and from appointments and at times provide additional support as approved by management. In addition, the driver will perform a basic observation of the client upon meal delivery or transport and report any noticeable concerns to the supervisor.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to print daily route sheets and input meal counts into Aging IS daily.
• Assist in pulling and loading meals for delivery
• Transport meals to homebound seniors
• Transporting clients as needed to and from appointments
• Report problems with meal delivery or change in client status, (i.e., no answer, hospitalization, etc.)
• Maintains accurate daily log of meal deliveries and contributions collected
• Assists in scheduling meal deliveries to minimize time and distance between deliveries
• Keeps vehicles clean and in good operating condition
• Assist with the general oversight of the vehicle
• Inspects vehicles daily and reports any operational or structural defects
• Ensure vehicle inspections, registration and insurance information is up-to date
• Update and provide daily gasoline and mileage records as needed
• Pick-up and return vehicles to the designated parking area daily

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform other duties as required

PRE-REQUISITES:

Education: A high school diploma or GED

License: Must possess at minimum a valid Missouri Chauffer’s Driver License. Must be able to present current proof of automobile insurance.

Experience: A minimum of one year’s hands‑on delivery experience. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Physical: Reliable and predictable attendance is expected and needed for this job. Moderate to Heavy physical activity is required daily. Ability to lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. without assistance. Requires ability to be mobile and operate a motor vehicle. Requires extensive communication skills and the ability to be understood by others.

Travel: Requires daily travel within a designated area.

Legal: Aging Best conducts criminal background records check, motor vehicle driving record check, sexual predator’s list check, and Missouri Employee Disqualification List check as a condition of employment.

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. An all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Nor shall it be construed as a long-term or contractual commitment and is subject to change at any time. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.

Aging Best fully adopts, by policy, fair employment practices (EEOC) and avoids any unfair treatment or discrimination in employment-based policies or practices related to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, gender, age, or genetic information. Aging Best fully subscribes to the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) effective January 26, 1992 and will comply with its provisions. Aging Best

Legal: Aging Best conducts criminal background records check, a motor vehicle driving record check, sexual predator’s list check, and Missouri Employee Disqualification List check as a condition of employment.