Driver Centralized Kitchen

The Centers; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plans

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Mental Health Support

401k Retirement Savings

Job summary

The Centers in Cleveland is seeking a Transport Staff member to deliver food, run errands, and maintain vehicle safety. Applicants must have a high school diploma and a valid Ohio driver’s license, along with awareness of cultural diversity.

Responsibilities include transporting clients and performing light maintenance duties. The Centers offers a supportive workplace with various benefits, emphasizing community and well-being for staff and those served.

Qualifications

• Must have high school degree or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for the State of Ohio.
• Must be able to safely operate a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Transport individuals/groups safely to needed programs/services.
• Maintain order and safety procedures for passengers.
• Deliver food and comply with food handling requirements.

Skills

Safe vehicle operation

Supervising passenger conduct

Verbal and written instruction following

Cultural diversity awareness

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

At The Centers, meaningful work is grounded in a culture where people feel valued. As a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces winner, the organization is nationally recognized, based entirely on employee feedback, for trust, purpose, and care. This position plays an important role in advancing our mission and supporting the communities we serve.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the supervisor, delivers food, runs errands, delivers inter‑office mail, and picks up and delivers supplies and/or equipment. Performs light maintenance and repair and cleaning duties at designated sites. May transport clients and staff as required and, if so, maintains order during the trip. Adheres to organization policies, safety rules and local traffic regulations in the operation of the organization vehicle. Uses safe procedures in loading and unloading passengers.

Job Qualifications

• Must have high school degree or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license for the State of Ohio with less than two points on his/her driving record; a CDL license is a plus.
• Must be able to safely and competently operate vehicle.
• Must be able to supervise passenger conduct according to recommended procedures.
• Must be able to give and to follow good verbal and written instructions.
• Must conduct self in appropriate and safe manner.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Must have an awareness of and sensitivity to the cultural diversity of the population served.
• Will be able to pass an FBI/BCI background check.
• Physical requirements include ability to lift up to 75 pounds safely and ability to climb and descend stairs independently while transporting supplies, equipment, and/or food.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Using recommended safety procedures, transports designated individuals/groups to needed programs/services.
• Responsible for maintaining order and safety procedures by passengers.
• Follows local traffic laws and procedures in the safe operation of the vehicle.
• Inspects tires, gas, oil, and water to assure that vehicle is kept in safe operating order.
• Responsible for requesting proper maintenance and repair of vehicle.
• Delivers food, responsible for compliance with Early Learning food handling requirements (such as temperature logs).
• Runs errands, delivers inter‑office mail and picks up and delivers supplies as required.
• Performs light maintenance, repair, and cleaning duties at designated sites as required.
• May use dollies and other moving equipment/tools to perform duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

About The Centers

The Centers provide health, family, and workforce services at 11 locations throughout Greater Cleveland, creating life‑changing solutions for people to lead healthier and more successful lives. We strive to be a service‑oriented workplace that pioneers and co‑creates solutions while fostering belonging in a community where our team members thrive.

Wellbeing and Benefits

• Choice of medical and dental plans
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care
• Vision
• Support for continuing education and credential renewal
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings (401k) with a company contribution
• Mental Health Support
• Employee Assistance Program
• Calm Subscription
• Short and Longterm Disability

The Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.