Temporary Nutrition Van Driver

Calvert County Government; United States; On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Calvert County Government is seeking a temporary delivery driver to support the county's food service program for older citizens. You will drive a county vehicle, pick up items from a contracted caterer, verify meal counts, and deliver meals to senior centers and Meals on Wheels sites.

Requirements include a valid driver’s license, being at least 18 years old, and completing the tenth grade. You may be asked to work on short notice; the position involves up to 10 hours per week and pays $15.69

Qualifications

• Completion of the tenth grade.
• No experience needed.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Drives a county vehicle to pick up items from a contracted food caterer, such as bulk food coolers, Meals on Wheels coolers, and bulk food containers for senior centers and Meals on Wheels delivery sites.
• Verifies meal counts and delivers food, mail, and supplies to senior centers and drop-off points.
• Picks up empty coolers and insulated containers and signs for donation receipts.
• Returns to Calvert Pines Senior Center and signs over donation receipts to supervisor.
• Maintains the exterior and interior of the county vehicle.

Skills

Safe operation of a vehicle

Operate vehicle safely

Deal effectively with the public

Keep simple records

Education

Completion of the tenth grade

Job description

Job Description

Performs support work in the County's food service program for older citizens. The work involves delivering meals to the county's senior centers when staff is absent. The work requires the ability to operate vehicles and to follow instructions. Work is reviewed by a supervisor.

Essential Job Functions

• Drives a county vehicle to pick up items from a contracted food caterer, such as bulk food coolers, Meals on Wheels coolers, and bulk food containers for senior centers and Meals on Wheels delivery sites.
• Verifies meal counts.
• Delivers food, mail, and supplies to senior centers and Meals on Wheels drop-off points.
• Picks up empty coolers and insulated containers and signs for donation receipts.
• Returns to Calvert Pines Senior Center; delivers mail to secretary; signs over donation receipts to supervisor.
• Maintains the exterior and interior of the county vehicle.

Other Duties

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Safe operation of a vehicle.
• Operate vehicle safely.
• Perform food delivery, serving and clean up tasks.
• Keep simple records.
• Deal effectively with the public.

Required Qualifications

• Completion of the tenth grade.
• No experience needed.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be 18 years of age.

Special Requirements

Operation of County owned vehicle.

Physical Demands

Requires strenuous physical effort to perform manual work involving repeated bending, climbing, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or lifting objects up to 50 pounds.

Unusual Demands

May be asked to work on short notice.

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Compensation

• Pay rate: $15.69 per hour
• Temporary position, 10 hours per week

Location

• Office on Aging, Calvert Pines Senior Center

Benefits

Calvert County Government offers a wide range of benefits to enhance the lifestyle of our employees and the lifestyle of their families and dependents.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodation

Calvert County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] with as much notice as possible.

Closing Date

Position closing date: October 12, 2026. Please Note: This position will close at 11:59 p.m. on October 12, 2026.

The position will be removed from the website as of 12:00 a.m. on October 13th.