Per Diem Senior Center Driver
DEFINITION
Under the direct supervision of the Intake and Transportation Coordinator and in coordination with the Nutrition Program Coordinator perform routine work in the transport of meals to housebound elders; transport elders from home to the Senior Center and other local destinations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Deliver meals by town owned vehicles to housebound elders and transport elders from their homes to the senior center and other destinations using town vehicles, including a sedan or lift-equipped van; collect donations; report any special situations to supervisor;
Maintain safe food handling and passenger safety procedures; maintain logs and other records as needed; maintain vehicle through regular cleaning and maintenance schedule checks following prescribed routine; report needed repairs to supervisor.
Participate in staff meetings, supervisory meetings and regular training and in-service events as required.
Perform other pick-up and delivery services as required.
Perform related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
General knowledge of the Town street system.
Possession of a valid Massachusetts driver’s license required for operation of a municipal commercial vehicle; safe driving record; CORI check required; drug screening required.
Skill in the driving of a van.
Ability to interact with elders in a positive and sensitive manner.
Education and Experience
Duties require High School diploma; experience in passenger transport or light truck delivery service desirable; or any equivalent combination of education or experience. Must have a good driving record.
PHYSICAL ELEMENTS
Regularly operates a vehicle; requires safe driving skills and habits; drug-free.
Exposed to a variety of weather conditions, including rain, sleet, snow and ice conditions.
Moderate physical effort required in the periodic lifting of food coolers.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Grade: IE-6
Town of Andover Classification Review
Revised January 5, 1999
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