Nutrition Services Delivery Driver

Ankeny-Community-School-District; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ankeny Community School District is seeking a Nutrition Services Delivery Driver for a 9-month term in Ankeny, IA. The role involves safe, timely delivery and pickup of nutrition services to district sites, with an hourly wage of $20. Working hours are 6:15 AM to 2:45 PM, and a driving background check is required.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. Prior delivery experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Previous experience as a delivery driver or in a similar role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and pick up meals to district sites according to schedule.
• Operate transport vehicle safely and perform daily safety checks.
• Follow routes and maintain accurate delivery records and inventories.

Skills

Delivery driver experience

Clean driving record

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school graduate or GED

Job description

Nutrition Services Delivery Driver

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Job Details

Job ID: 5908416
Application Deadline: Sep 06, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 31, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Ankeny Community School District (CSD) is renowned for its excellence across academics, athletics, the arts, and various activities. Situated in central Iowa, just 6 miles from Des Moines, Ankeny CSD caters to over 12,800 students from preschool through 12th grade, making it the 7th largest district in the state. With a strong reputation for its commitment to student success and a competitive salary and benefits package, Ankeny CSD is a standout choice for both educators and families seeking a high-quality educational environment.

JDE: 5.02

Nutrition Services Delivery Driver

Purpose Statement

The role of a Nutrition Services Delivery Driver is to provide, in a safe manner, timely delivery and pick up services to the District.

Job Title: Nutrition Services Delivery Driver- 9-month

Hourly Wage: $20.00/hour

Hours: 6:15 AM - 2:45 PM

Reports To : Assigned Nutrition Services Management Team

Wage/Hour Status : Non-Exempt

Benefit Summary: D

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Previous experience as a delivery driver or in a similar role is preferred.

Driving Background Check

• Candidates must undergo a driving background check to ensure compliance with company safety standards.
• Requirements for passing the background check include:
• A valid, unexpired driver’s license.
• A clean driving record with no major violations.

Preferred Qualifications

• School food service experience of at least three-years
• Experience in with maintaining records including, but not limited to: production, invoices, and inventory

Essential Functions

• Proper operation of transport truck to ensure safety of food, equipment, personnel, and students.
• Loads and unloads all items being sent to transport schools quickly and in a sanitary manner.
• Correctly stores food items in storerooms, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Brings grocery orders from storage, being sure to rotate food on “first in, first out” basis.
• Performs the major cleaning of all food service floors
• Receives shipments when the food service manager is gone and checks for accuracy of orders.
• Knowledge of proper methods for lifting and doing moderately heavy manual work.
• Ability to exert 75 to 100 pounds of force frequently, to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively work under a structured schedule without close supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others.
• Knowledge of routine delivery practices.
• Basic math and English usage and literacy.
• Learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards.
• Maintain regular and prompt attendance in the workplace.
• Basic computer skills required for maintaining appropriate records, reading Email, using MS Office programs.
• Load, secure, unload and deliver finished work, equipment, maintenance and nutrition supplies.
• Perform daily safety inspection of vehicle and operate vehicle to and from school sites, public offices and vendor locations, obeying traffic laws and observing defensive driving practices; wash and fuel vehicles.
• Establish and follow routes and maps to various locations.
• Fill warehouse stock requisitions and complete related forms.
• Assists in physical inventories for the purpose of verifying stock and identifying losses.
• Utilize proper methods for security of district property, including vehicles and contents.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Maintains and updates maintenance log for delivery vehicle (e.g. checking fluid levels, fueling, cleaning, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safe operation of vehicle.
• Reports all non-working equipment to maintenance for repair or replacement.
• Performs such other duties as may from time-to-time be assigned by the Supervisor or designee.

Working Environment

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

The usual and customary methods of performing the position functions require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, reaching, driving, standing and walking. This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment. This position requires that the individual is able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Working conditions may include extreme temperatures and humidity. Hazards may include exposure to communicable diseases. This position requires one to maintain emotional control under stress.

Terms of Employment

Work year established by the District; Salary according to schedule adopted annually.

Clearances

Background Clearance

Evaluation

Job performance will be evaluated annually, as per district policies and procedures

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

The Ankeny Community School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Support Staff > Transportation

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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