Meals on Wheels Driver Job at New Opportunities, Inc., Waterbury, CT

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  • New Opportunities, Inc.
  • Waterbury, CT

Job Description

Description

Per-Diem, Non-Union, Non-Exempt Position

$16.35 per hour, hours will vary weekly on an as-needed basis

Basic Function Of Mow Driver

Operate Meals on Wheels vehicle in a safe, efficient manner to deliver meals to program clients.

Responsibilities Of Mow Driver

  • Safe, responsible and careful operation of program vehicle.
  • Deliver meals to homebound clients and congregate meal sites as directed.
  • Follow safe food handling procedures including maintenance of vehicle interior and exterior sanitation.
  • Monitor client well-being by making contact at time of delivery and notifying supervisor of any change in client condition; institute emergency procedure as necessary.
  • Maintain contact with central office to facilitate communication.
  • Communicate with Meals on Wheels Coordinator to develop efficient route plan; follow daily delivery schedule.
  • Ensure assigned vehicle is in good operating condition prior to loading meals; maintain daily vehicle operating checklist, mileage and maintenance logs, daily route records and other documentation as required; fill fuel tank at end of daily route.
  • Check accuracy of meal count prior to loading each morning.
  • Safeguard any donations received from clients.
  • Timely notification of vehicle problems and delivery of vehicle to authorized vendors for service.
  • Participate in training as directed by supervisor.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS OF MOW DRIVER:

Education

HS or GED

Experience

Minimum 2 years driving experience.

Job Skills

  • Excellent driving record, with no moving violations.
  • Flexibility.
  • Positive attitude.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to read and understand maps, street signs and delivery route sheets.
  • Able to drive mid-size truck and back up using only side view mirrors; highway driving.

Licenses /certifications

Valid CT driver’s license.

EOE AA M/F/Vets/Disability

New Opportunities' mission is to improve the quality of life for economically disadvantaged individuals by providing the necessary resources to increase their standard of living, foster self-improvement, and maximize self-empowerment.

New Opportunities Inc. is the community action agency that serves Waterbury, Meriden, Torrington and 27 surrounding Connecticut towns . We offer a variety of social service programs designed to eliminate poverty and assist people in need.

Headquartered in Waterbury and the cities fourth largest employer, New Opportunities has additional offices in Meriden, Torrington, Danbury and Thomaston for the convenience of those they serve. Annually, more than 61,000 individuals benefit from programs offered at this agency, guided by the New Opportunities staff who helped them find the way to meet their needs.

In accordance with the mission of New Opportunities, the Agency aims to increase the self-sufficiency of its customers and support their move out of poverty toward a more middle-class lifestyle.

In 1964, the Agency incorporated as a private non-profit corporation in the State of Connecticut and is a tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) organization. With an annual budget for 2014 in excess of $41 million dollars, New Opportunities administers more than 50 social service programs targeted to the low-income, elderly and disabled communities.

While the range of programs is broad, they fall into one or more of the following categories:

  • Energy Assistance and Weatherization
  • AIDS / HIV Prevention
  • Fatherhood Initiative
  • Employment Education and Training
  • Child Welfare and Family Development Services
  • Early Childhood Education Programs
  • Elderly Services
  • Homeless Shelter and Transitional Housing
  • Ex-Offender Programs and Re-entry Services

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Day shift,

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