Truck Driver

Richland County School District One; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 21,986 - 32,449; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job stability in a school district

Paid training opportunities

Job summary

A school district in California is seeking a Nutrition Truck Driver responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of student meals to various locations. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, experience as a truck operator, and a valid driver's license (CDL preferred). Responsibilities include loading food, driving, assisting with food services, and maintaining vehicle safety. This position requires physical ability to lift and transport food supplies. Competitive salary and a chance to contribute to student health and wellbeing are included.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid state driver's license; CDL license with appropriate endorsements desired.
• Experience as a truck operator for 5-11 months is required.
• Must be physically able to operate various machines and carry weights up to fifty pounds.

Responsibilities

• Drives food service truck ensuring delivery of meals to schools.
• Conducts safety inspections of the vehicle and maintains cleanliness.
• Assists with kitchen tasks and follows safety guidelines.

Skills

Ability to operate multi-vehicles

Excellent communication

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Food service truck

Hydraulic lift

Dishwasher

Job description

Position Information

Position Type: CLASSIFIED/ NUTRITION SERVICES
Date Posted: 2/4/2026
Location: NUTRITION SERVICES

Classification Description

Nutrition Truck Driver – FLSA – 186 days

Salary

Salary Range: $21,986.61 - $32,449.49

General Statement of Job

Under regular supervision, drives a food service truck, ensuring the prompt and proper delivery of student meals to schools. Assists with cleaning and sanitizing kitchen ware and other food service activities as requested. Reports to the Food Service Manager and/or Central Kitchen Supervisor.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Loads food and supplies onto food service truck; drives truck to deliver meals and catered foods to and from schools and other sites on schedule. Follows established guidelines regarding safe handling of food products; operates truck according to specific directions, routes and schedules provided by Manager.
• Conducts routine safety inspections of vehicle; sanitizes transporting compartment of truck daily; fuels truck as needed.
• Assists with special waste disposal, stocking produce and supplies, cleaning kitchen ware, and preparing food as directed.
• Maintains and submits accurate logs, inspection sheets and reports as required.
• Operates a vehicle, hydraulic lift, trash compactor, dishwasher and small hand tools.
• Interacts and communicates with various individuals such as immediate supervisor, co-workers, and school personnel.
• Complies with all federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, administrative rules, and directives.

• Picks up and delivers items from the District warehouse as needed.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Education and Training

Requires a high school diploma supplemented by five to eleven months of experience as a truck operator, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess a valid state driver's license; CDL license with appropriate endorsements desired.

Minimum Qualifications and Standards Required

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including a computer, adding machine, kitchen appliances and utensils, etc. Must be able to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally and lift and carry weights up to fifty pounds. Must be able to drive and/or remain on feet for extended periods of time, stoop, kneel, push, pull, etc.

• Data Conception – ability to compare and/or judge characteristics of data, people or things.
• Interpersonal Communications – ability of speaking/signaling people to convey or exchange information; receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisor.
• Language Ability – read policy manuals, prepare records, logs, reports; speak with clarity.
• Intelligence – apply common sense; deal with problems; make routine independent judgments.
• Verbal Aptitude – record and deliver information; follow verbal and written instructions.
• Numerical Aptitude – add, subtract, multiply, divide, determine time.
• Form/Spatial Aptitude – inspect items for proper length, width, shape; visually read information.
• Motor Coordination – coordinate hands and eyes using kitchen machinery; operate motor vehicles.
• Manual Dexterity – handle variety of items, control knobs, buttons, switches; moderate eye/hand/foot coordination.
• Color Discrimination – differentiate colors and shades.
• Interpersonal Temperament – deal with people beyond giving/receiving instructions; adapt to uncomfortable conditions, stress.
• Physical Communications – talk and/or hear.

Performance Evaluation Criteria

Job Knowledge – thorough knowledge of Department methods, procedures and policies.

Quality of Work – high accuracy, immediate remedial action.

Quantity of Work – efficient performance of duties and related assignments.

Dependability – completes assigned work within deadlines.

Attendance – adheres to absences and tardiness policies.

Initiative and Enthusiasm – self‑starting approach, anticipates work.

Judgment – analytical judgment, identifies problems, implements decisions.

Cooperation – accepts instruction, seeks advice, offers suggestions.

Relationships – shares knowledge, maintains morale, courteous relationships.

Coordination of Work – plans, organizes, establishes priorities, estimates time.

Safety – adheres to safety and housekeeping standards.

Posting Information

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