Nutrition Driver IOC #26-10-1

Leavenworth USD453; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Leavenworth USD453 is seeking a Nutrition Driver I/OC for Leavenworth County. This on-call, intermittent position delivers Meals on Wheels to homebound seniors, adheres to safety and vehicle maintenance procedures, and communicates with the Nutrition Coordinator as needed.

Responsibilities include documenting mileage, reporting non-deliveries, and maintaining a clean, well-run vehicle while following all city/county road rules and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Possess and maintain a valid Kansas Driver's License with an excellent driving record.
• Ability to obtain AED and CPR certification.
• Must pass pre-employment background check.

Responsibilities

• Delivers Meals on Wheels to homes in Leavenworth County.
• Notifies Nutrition department by phone or radio if a homebound client is not home.
• Serves as a mandatory reporter for Meals on Wheels clients.
• Maintains the assigned vehicle daily per procedures (cleaning, fueling, oil check).
• Records mileage and gas consumption.
• Uses appropriate radio procedures.

Skills

Valid driver's license

AED/CPR certification

Excellent driving record

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13692767 LEAVENWORTH COUNTY JOB OPENING VACANCY #26-10-1 Posted 10-9-26 POSITION: Nutrition Driver I/OC SALARY: $20.49/hour. This position closes when filled.

Job Details

• DEPARTMENT: Council on Aging
• PAY LEVEL: Level A Step 8
• SALARY: $20.49 per hour
• EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: Non-Exempt
• SUPERVISOR: Nutrition Coordinator
• SUPERVISES: No

Accountabilities (percentage of time)

• 90% Delivers Meals on Wheels
• 5% Maintains the cleanliness of the vehicles
• 5% All other duties as assigned

Scope of Work

This is an intermittent on-call position (not to exceed 1,000 hours per year). Under the general supervision of the Nutrition Coordinator, delivers meals to the homebound seniors in Leavenworth County.

Knowledge and Skills

• 1. Understands and follows oral and written instructions.
• 2. Establishes and maintains effective collaborative working relationships with co-workers.
• 3. Possesses a valid Kansas Drivers License with an excellent driving record.
• 4. Possesses working knowledge of city and county roads.
• 5. Possesses knowledge of traffic and safety rules.
• 6. Writes legibly and communicates clearly.
• 7. Uses a two-way radio.
• 8. Remains calm and properly operates the vehicle under a variety of road and weather conditions.
• 9. Accurately completes a maintenance log.

Human Relations

• 1. Serves as the face of the department, offering friendly service and conversation to participants receiving Meals on Wheels.
• 2. Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing with clients and co-workers.
• 3. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients, other agencies and or departments, supervisors, and co-workers.
• 4. Maintains a friendly, professional working attitude while representing the agency.

Illustrative Tasks

• 1. Delivers Meals on Wheels to homes in Leavenworth County.
• 2. Notifies the Nutrition department by phone or radio in the event a homebound client is not home for their meal delivery so the established procedure can be enacted.
• 3. Serves as a mandatory reporter for MOW clients and relays any suspected abuse/neglect to Supervisor.
• 4. Maintains the assigned vehicle daily in accordance with the Council on Agings procedures, i.e. cleaning vehicle, filling gas tank, check oil, etc.
• 5. Records mileage and gas consumption.
• 6. Uses appropriate radio procedures.

Environmental Demands

Work is performed primarily outdoors transporting meals with exposure to all weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Possess and maintain a valid drivers license.
• Have the ability to obtain certification in AED and CPR.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment KBI background check.

ADA / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Vision Adequate vision to be able to drive and read nutrition route sheets and transportation schedule.
• Hearing Adequate for normal conversation with co-workers, supervisor and the general public.
• Speech Must be able to speak an d understand English language clearly to provide detailed information by telephone and in person.
• Standing 10% of the time.
• Walking 40% of the time when delivering meals from vehicle to door.
• Sitting 50% of the time when driving vehicle.
• Lifting/Carrying 25 pounds
• Pushing/Pulling Adequate for normal day to day job tasks.
• Climbing/Balancing Required when negotiating stairs, retrieving supplies, walking.
• Pushing/Pulling Adequate for normal day to day job tasks.
• Stooping/Kneeling Required on most tasks.
• Reaching/Handling Required on most tasks.

LEAVENWORTH COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER