Driver (Soup's Up)

GODDARD RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER•New York, NY

22h•$22 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Driver will drive and maintain a vehicle used to deliver meals for community members who are in need of food assistance. The Isaacs Center has partnered with Dandelion Food Shed to receive 1000 pounds of fresh produce each week from Hepworth Farm, located in Milton, NY, to the Isaacs Center. The driver will be responsible for picking up the produce order and delivering it to the center at the beginning of each shift. Schedule: Part-time (8-12 hours per week) Hourly Rate: $22.00

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
Ability to stoop, bend, lift and carry up to 50 + lbs
Demonstrated sensitivity to an aging population
Ability to work holidays at times, with advance notice, based on distribution needs
Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, if needed

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

Picks-up and delivers meals to community members
Picks-up and drops-off weekly wholesale produce order from Hepworth Farm to the Isaacs Center, approximately 155 miles round-trip
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 deliveries
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.