Driver

Aging Best; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Aging Best is seeking a Driver to split time between meal delivery and client transportation for homebound seniors in Missouri. You will follow established routes, ensure timely delivery, and support clients as approved by management.

You will also log meal counts, maintain accurate records, and report any concerns to the supervisor. The role requires a valid Missouri Chauffeur’s license, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year delivery experience.
• Missouri Chauffeur's Driver License required; proof of insurance.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Print and input daily route sheets; update meal counts.
• Assist in loading meals for delivery.
• Transport meals to homebound seniors.
• Transport clients to appointments.
• Report issues with delivery or client status to supervisor.
• Maintain daily meal delivery log.
• Schedule deliveries to minimize travel time.
• Keep vehicles clean and in good condition.
• Inspect vehicles daily and report defects.
• Ensure vehicle registration and insurance up to date.
• Update daily gasoline and mileage records.
• Return vehicles to designated parking area.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Delivery experience

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Mobility/Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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
• 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