Driver & Transport | Hand-Delivered Meals

Adelante Development Center•Mesilla, NM

About The Position

Adelante is hiring a Driver for its Senior Meal Services team. The role involves transporting seniors to and from senior centers, appointments, shopping trips, and other destinations, as well as delivering nutritious meals to homebound seniors. Drivers assist seniors entering and exiting the vehicle when needed, conduct daily vehicle inspections, help maintain fleet safety, keep accurate mileage, meal-delivery, and inspection records, and ensure meals are transported safely at the proper temperature. The position also supports the team with light kitchen cleaning and other duties as needed. This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Starting pay is $14.75 per hour. A $1,250 hiring bonus is offered.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
At least 21 years old with two years of continuous driving experience.
Valid New Mexico or Texas driver's license with an insurable driving record.
One year of food preparation experience.
Pass a background/fingerprint investigation and pre-employment drug screening.
Possess a valid New Mexico driver's license and proof of auto liability insurance.
Have reliable personal transportation and an agency-insurable driving record.
Computer experience.
Ability to push, pull, and frequently lift 20–75 pounds.

Responsibilities

Safely transport seniors to and from senior centers, appointments, shopping trips, and other destinations.
Deliver nutritious meals to homebound seniors with care and kindness.
Assist seniors as they enter and exit the vehicle when needed.
Complete daily vehicle inspections and help keep the fleet safe and well maintained.
Maintain accurate records for mileage, meal deliveries, and vehicle inspections.
Ensure meals are transported safely and at the proper temperature.
Support the team with light kitchen cleaning and other duties as needed.