Meals Delivery Driver (Contract)

City of Las Cruces; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Las Cruces is seeking a Meals Delivery Driver to deliver meals to homebound senior clients on a daily basis and provide support. The role requires a valid Class D license, a clean driving record, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds in a fast-paced kitchen and delivery environment.

Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with schedule variations by need; position may be part-time, contract, on-call, or full/part-time as vacancies arise. CPR/First Aid training is required upon employment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of customer service or related experience.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Delivers meals based on assigned route; reviews client roster and ensures all clients are supported daily.
• Assists with meal packaging; observes clients and reports relevant information.
• Follows health and safety standards for meal handling and delivery.
• Delivers donation envelopes weekly; collects donations and processes reports.
• Performs daily pre-run vehicle maintenance; maintains van in clean, safe condition.
• Assists program staff and may run errands as needed.

Skills

Customer service experience

Bilingual English/Spanish desirable

CPR/First Aid training desirable

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Under general supervision, the Meals Delivery Driver delivers meals to homebound senior citizens on a daily basis and provides assistance and support. Observes, evaluates, and reports any changes in the clients' condition or behavior, and maintains accurate reports of daily activity.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed in a commercial kitchen work environment, and outdoors when driving to delivery sites.

Physical Factors

Moderate physical requirements; frequent lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling fully‑loaded meal bags weighing up to 50 pounds.

Work Situation Factors

Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, occasional work beyond normal business hours, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.

Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

FIRST CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.

This initial posting will be used to fill a part‑time, contract, on‑call positions but may be used to fill multiple vacancies to include positions that are regular, or contract and may be full‑time, part‑time, or temporary. Hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. but schedule may vary depending on need.

This position is graded CN03.

• Delivers meals based on assigned route; ensures all clients are supported and reviews client roster; delivers meals to homebound senior clients on a daily basis, adhering to health code and nutrition policy standards; prepares special storage bags and trays for use in packing meals.
• Assists with meal packaging, observing clients in their surroundings, cleaning of vehicles, reporting relevant information regarding route, and recording/reporting daily route counts.
• Follows and adheres to all health and safety standards for meal handling and delivery.
• Delivers donation envelopes weekly and collects any donations received; completes financial reports required and sends locked bag to the Nutrition Office for deposit to be made; washes and cleans bags and other delivery equipment at the completion of the final delivery; ensures proper safety and sanitation rules are followed at all times.
• Performs daily required pre‑run maintenance check on vehicle; maintains assigned delivery mini van in clean and safe condition and reports vehicle maintenance problems immediately to Supervisor; performs temperature test on test meal after last meal is delivered to ensure conformance with safe temperature rules.
• Assists the Program staff in various tasks to ensure the program goals are met; assists kitchen/office staff as necessary and may run various errands as needed.

High School Diploma, GED AND one (1) year experience in customer service or related work. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy.

Some experience working with the elderly is desirable.

Licenses/Certification(s)

Valid Class D driver’s license is required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies. Must complete CPR and First Aid training upon employment. Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are desirable. Food Handler’s permit is desirable.

Knowledge of:

principles, practices, techniques, activities, rules, and regulations related to the operations and functions of the position and services provided; current principles of record keeping and records management; principles and practices of effective research methods and data analysis, customer service, and problem resolution techniques; occupational and environmental safety and health hazards, and safety practices; safe and effective use and maintenance of related tools, materials, and equipment; current methods and standards for preparing effective business correspondence; correct English usage, grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; business and personal computers and related software applications; City organization, operations, policies, and procedures to effectively perform the required functions and duties of the position.

Ability to:

perform a variety of duties and responsibilities and assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands to meet deadlines; ensure appropriate levels of customer service to achieve expectations and meet objectives; read, understand, and assure compliance with a variety of policies, procedures, rules, standards, and regulations governing related activities and functions; collect applicable information and maintain accurate and timely records; maintain confidentiality of information and data; communicate effectively orally and in writing and use interpersonal skills to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive work direction; prepare and present accurate and reliable information and reports; establish and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; safely and effectively operate relevant tools, equipment, and motorized vehicles; navigate across even and uneven surfaces; timely and accurately enter data and update records using various mediums and formats; take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines and carry out primary responsibilities in accordance with all governing regulations, statutes, and procedures to ensure achievement of goals and objectives.

Skills in:

reading, understanding, and applying relevant rules, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures; effectively managing assignments; responding to inquiries timely and within the scope of delegated authority; responding appropriately, maintaining objectivity and freedom from prejudice, and exercising sound judgment and understanding in all interactions; interacting with a diverse group of senior clients in a cooperative, compassionate, and caring manner; effectively working independently, or as a team member, in various environments with changing priorities; preparing and presenting various reports, documents, forms, and correspondence; researching information, analyzing data, maintaining accurate records, and updating information in various mediums and formats; operating a personal computer with installed generic and specialized software; preparing and presenting information in a clear and concise manner; demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills; performing highly effective support in assigned areas.