Job Description

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community while working on a casual (as-needed) basis, and earn a little extra money? Join our team at the Marion County Senior Citizens Center as a Hot-Cold Truck Driver and help deliver nutritious meals to seniors who depend on them!

Position Type

• Part-Time / Casual (as needed)
• Generally works Wednesdays, and may also work Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• Great for retirees, caregivers, or anyone seeking supplemental income
• Non-exempt Hourly
• Wage Range $11 - $15 /hour
• Reports to the Nutrition Coordinator

Purpose

Under general guidance, drives a company hot/cold-truck over established routes or within an established territory to deliver meals and/or supplies to MCSC, Inc. clients or other senior centers. May collect donations from clients. May assist in packaging meals for delivery.

Essential Job Duties

• Load and unload insulated containers with hot and cold meals.
• Deliver meals to scheduled locations and clients according to route.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of delivery vehicle and equipment.
• Complete delivery logs and report any issues or delays.
• Communicate respectfully with clients, staff, and the public.
• Follow all traffic laws and safety procedures.
• Collect donations from clients and/or other senior centers when applicable.
• Observe and report client welfare following established protocol.
• Record details of deliveries.
• Report issues affecting transportation operations.
• Review client information.
• Inform regular customers of schedule changes.

Additional Duties

• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Executive Director.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or above.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to enter and exit vehicle multiple times per shift.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

Work Environment

• Vehicle-Based Work : Majority of work is performed in and around a vehicle, with frequent stops at client residences.
• Indoor/Outdoor Conditions : Exposed to varying weather conditions including heat, cold, rain, and snow while loading/unloading and delivering meals.
• Client Homes : May encounter a variety of home environments, including pets, smoke, or uneven walking surfaces.
• Noise Level : Moderate noise level from vehicle operation and occasional client interaction.
• Pace : The role may involve a fast-paced schedule to ensure timely delivery of meals to multiple clients.
• Safety : Must follow all traffic laws, safety protocols, and infection control procedures, and be prepared to respond to emergencies.

 This job description is intended to be ADA-compliant. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The employer complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate on the basis of disability in hiring or employment practices.

 Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.

Experience in food delivery or transportation preferred.

Valid West Virginia driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Ability to pass a background check and drug screening.

Provide in‑home services that require frequent travel between client residences; some locations may be rural or outside public transit routes. Reliable transportation is required to meet scheduling needs.

Work Styles

Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.

Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Concern for Others - Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.

Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Independence - Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.

Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.

Self-Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

Social Orientation - Job requires preferring to work with others and alone and being personally connected with others on the job. Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Competencies

Ability to perform all essential job duties and operate associated tools and equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.

  Marion County Senior Citizens is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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