Driver (Meals on Wheels)

GODDARD RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER•New York, NY

5d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Drives and maintains a vehicle used to deliver meals to homebound elders. Transports a team of delivers to complete all meal deliveries for their assigned routes within an established time frame. The Meals on Wheels driver is also responsible for an individual meal delivery route.

Requirements

High School Diploma is preferred
A valid NYS Driver’s License.
2 or more years of driving experience in NYC or high traffic areas.
No more than 1 moving violation in 24 months.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Able to work either Thanksgiving of Christmas Day.

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory experience is a plus.
Demonstrated sensitivity to an aging population.
Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Picks-up and delivers meals to homebound seniors.
Picks-up and drops-off Delivery staff on the designated route.
Observe client and their surrounding area; report concerns as needed.
Keeps vehicles clean and in good operating condition, assist with the oversight of maintenance of vehicle.
Inspects vehicles daily and reports any operational or structural defects immediately.
Reviews vehicle documentation to ensure inspections, registration and insurance information is up-to-date.
Maintains accurate daily log of meal deliveries and contributions collected.
Assists in scheduling meal deliveries to minimize time and distance between delivery.
Keeps daily gasoline and mileage records.
Picks-up and returns vehicles to garage or parking place daily.