MOW Driver

CW RESOURCES, INC.•New Britain, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The MOW Driver delivers meals to elderly clients in New Britain, Connecticut, helping provide nourishment, safety checks, and friendly interaction. The role uses a company vehicle to transport and deliver as many as 100 meals per day, following assigned routes and maintaining food-safety practices. Drivers record deliveries, communicate client concerns or changes in condition, and coordinate with supervisors, kitchen staff, and program coordinators. The position is part-time, scheduled Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with on-call availability Tuesday and Thursday. The work involves repeated loading and carrying of meal bags and supplies, driving and getting in and out of a vehicle, and walking through varied home environments and weather conditions. Drivers may encounter stairs, uneven walkways, pets, clutter, secondhand smoke, strong odors, allergens, and clients who are lonely, ill, or distressed. Reasonable accommodations can be provided. The employer describes itself as a mission-driven nonprofit organization providing services including vocational rehabilitation and Meals on Wheels. It highlights a supportive workplace, community-focused work, advancement opportunities, and an employee wellness program.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in delivery driving, food service, or community support roles.
Familiarity with food-safety and food-handling procedures.
Basic understanding of safe driving practices and vehicle operation.
Ability to follow routes, read maps, and use basic navigation tools.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Ability to lift and carry meal bags, coolers, and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds multiple times per shift.
Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, and stair climbing.
Ability to safely operate a vehicle for extended periods and repeatedly enter and exit it during a shift.
Comfort driving and walking in varied weather conditions.
Comfort entering varied home settings and interacting empathetically with clients while maintaining appropriate boundaries.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with seniors or vulnerable populations.
Ability to manage time efficiently and work independently with minimal supervision.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent time-management and route-planning abilities.
Skill in maintaining accurate logs and documentation.
Customer-service skills focused on empathy and professionalism.

Responsibilities

Deliver meals safely and on schedule to elderly clients using a company vehicle.
Load, organize, and transport up to 100 meals per day while maintaining food-safety standards.
Provide friendly and respectful customer service during each delivery.
Follow assigned delivery routes and adjust as needed for weather, traffic, or client needs.
Maintain accurate delivery logs and report issues, concerns, or changes in client condition.
Keep the company vehicle clean, fueled, and in good working condition.
Follow safety, sanitation, and temperature-control procedures when handling food.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, kitchen staff, and program coordinators.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Telemedicine.
Retirement plan and match options.
Disability plans.
Accidental death and dismemberment and group term life insurance.
Paid holidays and vacation.
Sick and personal time.
Voluntary hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness, and life insurance benefits.
Employee wellness coordinator and wellness program.
Opportunities for advancement.