Meals Delivery Driver (Contract)

City of Las Cruces•Las Cruces, NM

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Meals Delivery Driver delivers meals daily to homebound senior citizens and provides assistance and support. The driver observes, evaluates, and reports changes in clients’ condition or behavior and maintains accurate daily activity records. The work is performed in a commercial kitchen and outdoors while driving to delivery sites. It involves moderate physical activity, including frequent lifting, carrying, and pushing or pulling fully loaded meal bags weighing up to 50 pounds. The position may require managing competing demands and multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, responding to customer issues, and occasionally working beyond normal business hours. Regular attendance is essential. The position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable regulations and City of Las Cruces policies. This initial posting is for part-time, contract, on-call positions, but may also be used to fill vacancies that are regular or contract and full-time, part-time, or temporary. Hours are generally 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., though the schedule may vary depending on need. The position is graded CN03.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and one year of experience in customer service or related work; a combination of education, experience, and training may be considered under City of Las Cruces policy.
Valid Class D driver’s license.
Acceptable driving record under City of Las Cruces policies.
Complete CPR and First Aid training upon employment.
Ability to safely and effectively operate relevant tools, equipment, and motor vehicles.
Ability to navigate across even and uneven surfaces.
Ability to lift, carry, and push or pull fully loaded meal bags weighing up to 50 pounds frequently.
Ability to maintain accurate records, communicate effectively, provide customer service, and work independently or as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Some experience working with elderly people.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
Food Handler’s permit.

Responsibilities

Deliver meals to homebound senior clients according to assigned routes, review client rosters, and ensure clients are supported.
Follow health code, nutrition policy, health, and safety standards for meal handling and delivery.
Prepare special storage bags and trays for packing meals and assist with meal packaging.
Observe clients in their surroundings and report relevant information about their condition, behavior, or route.
Record and report daily route counts and maintain required daily activity records.
Clean vehicles and wash and clean delivery bags and other equipment after the final delivery.
Deliver donation envelopes weekly, collect donations, complete required financial reports, and send the locked bag to the Nutrition Office for deposit.
Perform required daily pre-run vehicle maintenance checks, keep the assigned delivery minivan clean and safe, and promptly report maintenance problems to the Supervisor.
Test the temperature of a test meal after the last delivery to verify compliance with safe temperature rules.
Assist program staff, kitchen staff, and office staff with tasks and errands as needed to help meet program goals.