Substitute Food Service Driver - On Call Only

Des Moines Public School District•Des Moines, IA

7d•$23

About The Position

This is an on-call substitute-only position. This is not a full-time position. TITLE: Substitute Food Service Driver LOCATION: Central Nutrition Center HOURS: Hours vary based on need, between 6:00am-3:30pm. PAY: $23.10/ hour HIRING SPECIFICATIONS: Required Education and Experience: 1.High School Diploma, HiSET or GED 2.CDL with clean driving record for a three year period 3.Thorough knowledge of city and location of schools 4.Ability to operate district vehicles in a safe manner and obeys traffic laws 5.History of good attendance Desired Education and Experience: Effective oral and written communications skills 2. Ability to organize and maintain route schedule 3. Two years Food Service Driver or related 4. Sound knowledge of service, sanitation and safety standards 5. Ability to organize work under general direction of supervisor 6. Flexibility to meet daily changes 7. Physically able to meet the demands of the position Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to effectively use computer-based systems. Decision making skills in planning amounts of food items to be prepared, anticipating shortages. Effective oral and written communication skills Ability to cope with time pressure. Ability to organize time and tasks. Computational skills BASIC FUNCTION: Transport, deliver and return equipment, food and supplies from school kitchens to satellites and provide special deliveries and pickups as needed to and from warehouse to and from school kitchens under the general direction of Director of Food and Nutrition or Warehouse III staff in accordance with district food service policies, procedures and objectives. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the food and nutrition services department. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1.Provide direction to substitute driver or trainees. 2.Operate truck on scheduled route on time and keep posted route current. 3.Load and unload Food Service supplies and equipment efficiently and safely. 4.Deliver, place in position, pick up, return food, and equipment as assigned. 5.Service and maintain truck on a routine basis. 6.Take necessary safeguards to prevent loss of property. 7.Carry out policies and procedures as set forth for school district and Food Service operations. 8.Report any vehicle accident by phone to supervisor or the Food Service office from the scene immediately. 9.Attend job related meetings as assigned. 10.Report other incidents (i.e... cart off truck) in writing promptly to supervisor. 11.Wash, clean and fuel vehicles as assigned. 12.Notify supervisor of any work schedule changes, and complete appropriate forms. 13.Use Lockout/Tagout procedures. 14.Attend work on a prompt and regular basis. 15.Maintain confidentiality. 16.Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and otheremployees. 17.Assist with other duties as assigned. Assist with other duties as assigned. ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position): Attend work on a prompt and regular basis. Maintain confidentiality. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees. Assist with other duties as may be assigned EVALUATES: N/A POSITION INVENTORY: B21 FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt POSITION TYPE: FSRV FT/PT: Part Time or Full Time DAYS: 178 HOURS: Varies – Hour Day PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Standing, walking, sitting, bending/stooping, reaching/pushing/pulling, climbing/stairs, driving, lifting (35 lbs), Carrying (20 feet), manual dexterity skills (telephone, computer, other) WORKING CONDITIONS: Outside - Both B. Climatic Environment: Temperature extremes, humidity—especially in non air-conditioned buildings, close quarters in trucks and store rooms, walk-in coolers and freezers, and changing weather conditions influencing work on loading docks and when driving. C. Hazards: Traffic, moving equipment, hot cooking surfaces and equipment, carts falling off tailgates or dock area, drafts, dust, fumes, wind, gasoline, slippery and or uneven footing. All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Approved By: Jenna Crinzi Date: 02/28/2025 Employee Benefits Information All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check. FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY Bid Criteria – Lateral/Promotion for Non-Interview Positions: Lateral transfers within the same job classification or a promotion will be awarded upon consideration of the following criteria: 12-month Calendar: Current full-time employee has been working for 12 months prior to the job posting date. 210-day and 230-day Calendar: Current full-time and Part-time Employee has 12 previous months of actual workdays prior to the job posting date. Academic Calendar – Current full-time and Part-time Employee has 12 previous months of actual workdays prior to the job posting date. Exception I: Newly hired employees must be through the probationary period AND meet the Bid Criteria- Lateral/Promotion for Non-Interview Positions prior to the job Exception II: Employees in the food service department may transfer at any time without an adjusted probationary period. Exception III: PT bus associates may transfer to a PT bus driver position at any time without an adjusted probationary period. Exception IV: PT bus drivers hired prior to September 30 are eligible for a FT driver position the following school year. Meet all posted qualifications of the position. Attendance - sick leave standard is as follows: Employees must have ten (10) days or less of family/personal sick leave or “no leave hourly” time used. Scheduled hours in the timekeeping system will be utilized. Sick leave will be calculated based on the 12 previous months of actual workdays from the posting date for all employees. All authorized Unpaid Leave of Absences (not FMLA approved) will not be taken off the record for this purpose of the bid process. All authorized FMLA leave (paid or unpaid) will be taken off the record for this purpose of the bid process. All authorized Worker’s Comp (paid or unpaid) will be taken off the record for this purpose of the bid process. All authorized Medical Leaves of Absences (paid or unpaid) will not be taken off the record for this purpose of the bid process. All authorized Leaves of Absences for “Other Reasonable Purposes” according to the Comprehensive Agreement will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the director of personnel before determining if it will be taken off the record for this purpose of the bid process. All employees must not have any “no call/no show” incidents the 12 previous months of actual workdays from the posting All employees must not have any unauthorized time off during the 12 previous months of actual workdays from the posting date. All employees must be in an active paid status at the beginning of the posting. Exceptions will be considered by the director of personnel. Evaluation: composite score of “meets” or better on the most recent evaluation All staff must have one evaluation on file. If no evaluation is on file by the end of the respective work calendars for the year, it will be considered a meets evaluation. Exceptions will be considered by the director of personnel. Discipline: no formal discipline during the 12 previous months of actual workdays from the posting date for all Seniority: if two or more employees have relatively equal qualifications, the employee with the greater seniority within the department or classification (depending on the position) will be given first consideration. Exceptions regarding department or classification seniority will be considered by the director of personnel.

Requirements

High School Diploma, HiSET or GED
CDL with clean driving record for a three year period
Thorough knowledge of city and location of schools
Ability to operate district vehicles in a safe manner and obeys traffic laws
History of good attendance
Ability to effectively use computer-based systems.
Decision making skills in planning amounts of food items to be prepared, anticipating shortages.
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to cope with time pressure.
Ability to organize time and tasks.
Computational skills

Nice To Haves

Effective oral and written communications skills
Ability to organize and maintain route schedule
Two years Food Service Driver or related
Sound knowledge of service, sanitation and safety standards
Ability to organize work under general direction of supervisor
Flexibility to meet daily changes
Physically able to meet the demands of the position

Responsibilities

Provide direction to substitute driver or trainees.
Operate truck on scheduled route on time and keep posted route current.
Load and unload Food Service supplies and equipment efficiently and safely.
Deliver, place in position, pick up, return food, and equipment as assigned.
Service and maintain truck on a routine basis.
Take necessary safeguards to prevent loss of property.
Carry out policies and procedures as set forth for school district and Food Service operations.
Report any vehicle accident by phone to supervisor or the Food Service office from the scene immediately.
Attend job related meetings as assigned.
Report other incidents (i.e... cart off truck) in writing promptly to supervisor.
Wash, clean and fuel vehicles as assigned.
Notify supervisor of any work schedule changes, and complete appropriate forms.
Use Lockout/Tagout procedures.
Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
Maintain confidentiality.
Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and otheremployees.
Assist with other duties as assigned.