Home Delivered Meal Driver (Van Matre Senior Center)

Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas; Mountain Home (AR); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Area Agency on Aging of Northwest Arkansas seeks a Home Delivered Meal Driver at Van Matre Senior Center in Mountain Home, AR. This on-site, part-time hourly role involves operating a vehicle, delivering meals, maintaining logs, and supporting center operations.

The position requires a clean driving record, English proficiency, and the ability to lift up to 25 pounds. Training and routine duties are part of the job, with potential for additional tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Formal education equivalent of Grammar school; able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be 25 years of age or older.
• Substitutions allowed with Board approval if compliant with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate vehicle in accordance with traffic laws and safety practices.
• Deliver meals in insulated containers and verify temperatures.
• Maintain accurate records and fuel/maintenance documentation.
• Attend training and perform duties as assigned.

Skills

Arkansas driving regulations

Know routes in service area

Heavy lifting capability

Vehicle maintenance awareness

Education

Grammar school equivalent

Job description

Home Delivered Meal Driver (Van Matre Senior Center)

Locations

Mountain Home, AR (United States)

Position Type

Part Time Hourly

Employee Type

Employee

Work Model

On Site

$11.00 per hour

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Home Delivered Meal Vehicle Driver is directly supervised by the CENTER DIRECTOR and generally supervised by the DIRECTOR OF SENIOR SERVICES. Operates vehicle in accordance with all traffic laws; adheres to preventive maintenance guidelines; keeps accurate records; assures security of vehicle; reports promptly any accidents involving vehicle; delivers meals; performs general maintenance at Senior Center; attends drivers' training when scheduled; performs other duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• OPERATES VEHICLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL TRAFFIC LAWS: drives vehicle in a safe and stable manner, following all traffic laws; prevents smoking, eating or drinking on vehicle; and assists in planning routes to offer maximum service at minimum mileage; notifies clients in advance of route changes or cancellations.
  
• FOLLOWS PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES: performs daily pre/post inspection of vehicle at beginning and end of route; monitors mechanical condition and safety of vehicle daily; reports needed repairs to Center Director immediately; reports maintenance needs based on Preventive Maintenance Program guidelines; keeps records of maintenance and repairs according to guidelines; cleans vehicle routinely (washes exterior weekly and sweeps or vacuums interior daily).
  
• KEEPS ACCURATE RECORDS: completes Daily Vehicle Log as required and submits to Center Director by end of each workday; completes Home-Delivered Meal Route Form (if applicable) and submits to Center Director at end of route; records maintenance/repair information to include odometer readings at time of each incident; ensures all fuel invoices contain vehicle number, license plate number, odometer reading and driver's signature.
  
• ASSURES SECURITY OF VEHICLE: parks vehicle in safe, approved location; locks all doors and windows when vehicle is unattended; maintains a locking gas cap to protect from vandalism; reports vandalism immediately.
  
• REPORTS PROMPTLY ANY ACCIDENT INVOLVING VEHICLE OR CLIENT: notifies Center Director (or Director of Senior Services in supervisor's absence) immediately of all accidents; reports vehicle accidents to local law enforcement agency; completes accident reports promptly and submits to Director of Senior Services.
  
• DELIVERS MEALS: packs meals in insulated containers to preserve temperatures; maintains proper temperature by keeping containers closed except when removing meals; conducts temperature checks of meals as required and records results; carry meals inside each house and assists clients in opening cartons; returns meals to the Center when clients are not home; reports any problems concerning clients' condition to Center Director.
  
• PERFORMS GENERAL MAINTENANCE AT SENIOR CENTER: returns to the center promptly at end of route and performs such janitorial duties as cleaning floors (sweeping and mopping), cleaning rest rooms (sweeping and mopping floors; refilling paper goods; cleaning sink and stool; emptying trash, etc.), and carrying out trash to outside receptacle.
  
• WILL ATTEND ALL JOB-RELATED TRAINING AS REQUIRED.
  
• PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, SKILLS:

Knowledge of Arkansas driving regulations
Knowledge of roads and area assigned in routes
Ability to perform minimal heavy lifting and carrying
Ability to determine vehicle maintenance needs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The formal education equivalent of Grammar school, i.e., must be able to read, write, speak and understand English. Must be 25 years of age or older. Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements upon approval of the Board of Directors' Personnel Committee if such substitution does not violate program regulations and requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

By the time employment begins, must have a current Arkansas Driver's License; have no citations listed on driving record. (Driving record which results in non-coverage by agency's insurance carrier will result in termination from job Will attend job-related training as required. Must maintain clear driving record and Criminal Record status. Will attend job related training as required.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to communicate with employees, supervisors and other contacts verbally and/or in writing
Ability to understand and follow complicated verbal and written instructions, guidelines, policies and procedures
Ability to handle stressful situations
Ability to complete complex paperwork/forms required to document time and work completed
Ability to make decisions and do problem solving
Ability to maintain an acceptable attendance pattern
Ability to do multi-tasking with minimal errors
Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time
Ability to grasp, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, climb and move about freely
Ability to travel both short and long distances
Ability to lift objects up to 25 pounds
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to work as a team member
Ability to perform duties in accordance with safety guidelines

Basic Qualifications

• Must have formal education equivalent of Grammar school.
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Must be 25 years of age or older.
• Must have a current Arkansas Driver's License by the time employment begins with no citations listed on your driving record.
• Must have a clear criminal record.
• Ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to grasp, reach, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, climb, and move about freely.
• Ability to travel both short and long distances.
• Ability to lift objects up to 25 pounds.