Meals on Wheels On-Call Driver - Summit County

Mountainland Association of Governments; Coalville (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Mountainland Association of Governments is seeking an On-Call Meals on Wheels Driver to deliver hot meals to homebound seniors and to operate in the MAG service area, covering Utah and Summit counties. The role is a back-up position with an 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

schedule, Monday through Friday, with variable weekly hours. The position requires a valid driver’s license, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and strong communication skills to coordinate with centers and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Graduation or equivalent required.
• 1 year of work experience demonstrating job-related skills.
• Must have, or be able to obtain, Utah County Food Handlers Permit.

Responsibilities

• Drive MAG’s Meals on Wheels truck to deliver hot meals on a predetermined route in the MAG service area.
• Load delivery vehicle with hot meals and other items for delivery.
• Maintain records and reports related to job responsibilities.
• Work cooperatively with the meal delivery team and Meals on Wheels office staff.
• Keep assigned vehicles clean and orderly, and report required maintenance needs.
• Must abide by all laws pertaining to the operation of delivery vehicles.
• Operate vehicles safely, abiding by traffic laws.
• Maintains valid driver’s license and clean driving record; consent to DMV checks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Elder care experience

Address lookup

Walking capability

Lifting 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

1 year related work experience

Utah County Food Handlers Permit (or ability to obtain)

Job description

Job Summary

The On-Call Meals on Wheels Driver is responsible for delivering hot ready-to-eat meals to homebound seniors and local senior centers in the MAG service area. We are looking for people to cover both Utah County and Summit County delivery areas.

Compensation

The hourly wage for this position in Summit County is $23.72/hour.

Work Schedule

The work hours for this position are generally 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, depending on the delivery route assigned and business needs. Flexibility is needed as this position is specifically for back-up, not regular coverage. Shifts may need to be assigned as late as the morning of the shift, depending on delivery route coverage needs. Weekly hours can vary between 0 and 25.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Drive MAG’s Meals on Wheels truck to deliver hot meals to senior centers, volunteer drop sites and individual residences on a predetermined route in the MAG service area.
• Load delivery vehicle with hot meals and other items for delivery
• Maintain records and make reports related to job responsibilities
• Work cooperatively with the meal delivery team and Meals on Wheels office staff
• Keep assigned vehicles clean and orderly, and report required preventative maintenance needs
• Must abide by all laws pertaining to the operation of delivery vehicles
• Operate vehicles in a defensive and safe manner at all times, abiding by all state, county and local traffic laws
• Maintains valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Must consent to monthly reviewing of Utah Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Work both independently and cooperatively as part of a team
• Drive a Ford F150 truck with a box unit on the back with limited visibility
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience working with senior clientele
• Possess knowledge and ability in locating residential & commercial addresses
• Ability to walk distances between delivery vehicle and drop off locations
• Able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs

Education and Experience

• High School Graduation, or equivalent
• One year of work experience demonstrating job-related skills
• Must have, or be able to obtain, Utah County Food Handlers Permit

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Must be able to regularly walk, stand or stoop, occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull or otherwise move objects weighing up to 50 lbs, and regularly drive a motor vehicle. Regular stops and deliveries necessitate entering and exiting the vehicle repeatedly throughout a shift. Reasonable accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation when such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship to MAG.

MOUNTAINLAND ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.