CAC MOBILE MEALS KITCHEN

VEHICLE OPERATOR NEEDED

Reliable, caring person needed to work part-time (30 hours per week) for the Mobile Meals Kitchen as a Mobile Meals Vehicle Operator. Must be able to transport meals to homebound seniors, people with disabilities, and children. Must be able to transport coolers and other items to and from congregate meal sites throughout the region. Qualifications: A valid Tennessee Driver's License with F endorsement and an excellent driving record required. Must be able to lift up to fifty pounds, read, write, compute, and have good communications skills. If hired, DOT physical exam, national criminal background screening required, and a post offer drug screen. Salary $16.21 per hour depending on experience and qualifications with excellent benefits including employer paid health insurance, life insurance, contributions to pension plan, co-pay dental insurance, vacation days, sick leave and generous holidays. Online job application form available at www.knoxcac.org. Resumes and applications may be sent by mail to CAC/ P.O. Box 51650 / Knoxville, TN 37950-1650, Attn: Human Resources; by email to CACHR@knoxcac.org; or by fax to 865-546-0832. See complete job description below. You may also visit the CAC Central Office reception area of the Ross Building at 2247 Western Avenue to review our job book, complete an application, and/or submit your resume.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee

Mobile Meals Kitchen Programs

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Mobile Meals Kitchen Vehicle Operator (Part-time 30 hours per week)

Summary:

An employee in this classification receives general supervision from the Mobile Meals Managing Driver Coordinator and receives daily oversight from the Mobile Meals Kitchen Managing Chef. This position requires the operation of agency vehicles to transport meals and other items to homebound seniors, people with disabilities, and children. This position requires the operation of agency vehicles to transport coolers and other items to and from congregate meal sites throughout the region.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Drive vehicles on official business only and over designated routes to deliver meals, coolers, and other items for the Mobile Meals Kitchen.

Keep accurate, detailed log of miles driven and other activities as instructed.

Collect contributions and turn in daily as instructed.

Responsible for turning in promptly the mileage logs, dispatch records, and other forms

as instructed in order to facilitate invoicing.

Responsible for performing daily safety and maintenance checks of assigned vehicle.

Assume personal and full responsibility for interior cleanliness of assigned vehicle, plus

the outside of all windows.

Report vehicle defects or maintenance problems to the Transportation Fleet Safety

Manager.

Keep accurate records, report route sheet changes, and report any changes in client

condition on assigned meal delivery routes.

Report any accident or incident involving clients or other employees to the supervisor.

Perform other duties as directed.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Excellent driving record required.

Ability to read, understand, and follow written, oral and computer-generated instructions, including the ability to read a map and correctly operate on-board mobile data terminals and tablets.

Ability to make accurate calculations.

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and in written form.

Must be able to complete forms, records, and route descriptions legibly, neatly, and

accurately.

Good physical condition and the ability to push, pull, and lift coolers and cargo weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.

Must be willing and able to report to work during inclement weather.

Dependability and an excellent time and attendance record are essential.

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