Driver-Meal Distribution Center

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging • Philadelphia, PA

3d • $18

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Transportation Supervisor, the Driver is responsible for safe and efficient operation of MDC vehicles, loading meals and complements for delivery, and delivering meals and complements to home-delivered meal consumers on daily assigned route.

A private nonprofit organization founded in 1973, Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) is a large agency that is part of the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) nationwide network. Founded as a result of the federal Older Americans Act, the AAAs are mandated to “facilitate the area-wide development and implementation of a comprehensive, coordinated system for providing long-term care in home and community-based settings, in a manner responsive to the needs and preferences of older individuals and their family caregivers.” PCA carries out this mission through advocacy, stewardship of public funding, planning, development and administration of programs, and service coordination.

The mission of PCA is to improve the quality of life for older Philadelphians and those with disabilities and assist them in achieving the greatest possible levels of health, independence, and productivity.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years’ work experience including demonstrated ability to safely drive a ¾-ton pickup truck with body attachment making frequent delivery stops climbing in and out of trucks. and up and down steps
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record defined as 12 months without an at fault accident and zero DUI violations.
• Working knowledge of driving through City of Philadelphia streets throughout all sections of the city.
• Ability to lift at least 30 pounds and to walk or stand for extended periods of time.
• Pass driving test in MDC vehicle.
• Perform consistently in all aspects of work assignments.
• Maintain safe driving record.
• Maintain good attendance record.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of safe food handling, sanitation and safety practices a plus.
• Well organized and detailed oriented with the ability to multi-task.
• Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills including interacting appropriately with older adults, vulnerable populations, homebound consumers, their family members, and the public.
• Good written communication skills including ability to complete required paperwork accurately.
• Good decision-making skills and exercises good judgement.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily Pre-trip Inspection form on assigned vehicle.
• Maintain a clean and orderly vehicle.
• Load vehicle with meals, complements and meal supplements according to Daily Loading Report for assigned route.
• Review assigned route book and manifest daily to ensure accuracy.
• Operate vehicle safely; drives courteously and follows all traffic laws.
• Report any incidents/accidents to supervisor immediately, following appropriate protocol.
• Complete deliveries to all consumers on assigned route.
• Record deliveries in assigned device and obtain consumer signatures as necessary and/or required.
• Communicate appropriately using two-way radio. Report meal numbers as required at designated times.
• Report any problems encountered during course of delivering meals to MDC immediately, according to established procedures.
• Complete all paperwork as assigned, including, but not limited to: Pre-trip Inspection Form, Incident/accident Reports, Returned Meal Log, recording undelivered meals on Daily Driver Manifest as well as I-Pad/I-Phone.
• Assist with transporting meals to and from storage areas and assembling and packaging meals and complements for delivery to home-delivered meal consumers as necessary.
• Attend monthly training sessions. Completes yearly defensive driving training with on-the-road test.
• Comply with SoloProtect Badge policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental coverage
• Flexible spending plan (health and dependent care)
• EAP, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax commuting, and parking benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions and optional employee pre-tax contributions.
• Annual paid time off includes holidays, sick days, personal days, and vacation depending on tenure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees