Food Transporter - Hourly (Sub)

ST MARYS COUNTY GOVERNMENT; Leonardtown (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

ST MARYS COUNTY GOVERNMENT is seeking part-time meal delivery staff to transport meals from the senior activity center kitchen to congregate sites and identified homes in St. Mary’s County. The position is up to 10 hours per week, with typical shifts 9 a.m.

to 1 p.m., 2–3 hours daily. Responsibilities include delivering meals, checking on seniors, maintaining delivery records, vehicle upkeep, interoffice mail and supplies, and performing other duties as assigned; candidates must pass background

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 6 months to 1 year of related experience.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver meals to senior centers and congregate housing sites.
• Deliver meals to homes in St. Mary’s County.
• Check current status of consumers in their homes.
• Maintain records of meals delivered.
• Maintain County vehicles.
• Deliver interoffice mail and program supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

6 months to 1 year related experience

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Delivers meals in bulk from senior activity center kitchen to congregate meal sites. May also deliver meals to identified homes in St. Mary’s County and other sites as directed; checks the status of the seniors at their homes. MAXIMUM 10 HOURS PER WEEK.

Scheduled times vary based on delivery schedule needs. Potential times worked are between 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. for 2-3 hours/day

1. Delivers meals in bulk to the senior activity centers and congregate housing sites;
2. Delivers meals to homes in St. Mary’s County;
3. Checks current status of the consumers in their homes;
4. Maintains records of meals delivered;
5. Maintains County vehicles;
6. Delivers interoffice mail and program supplies;
7. Performs other duties as assigned.

1. Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary’s County Government policies and procedures;
2. Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle;
3. Knowledge of County roads;
4. Ability to effectively assess and evaluate the consumers’ needs;
5. Ability to communicate effectively with consumers and staff;
6. Knowledge of basic medical principles and concepts.

1. High school diploma or G.E.D. required; and
2. Six months to one year of related experience; or
3. Or equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

Work requires moderate physical effort in the handling of materials or boxes 50+pounds and/or continual standing or walking of 80%+ of the time.

Work environment involves everyday moderate risks or discomforts including extensive driving and lifting.

Additional Requirements:

1. Must successfully pass background investigation with favorable results;
2. Must pass a pre-employment drug test.