Overview:
Overview:
Civil Service Title: Motor Vehicle Operator, Elderly & Handicapped Persons
Reports To : Site Manager and/or Division Manager, Nutrition Services
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am-2:30pm (30 hours per week)
Function: Works within the Nutrition Services Division and under direction, drives, cleans, services motor vehicles used to transport primarily home delivered meals and/or passengers on assigned established routes; does related work as required. Additionally, responsible for support as it relates to home bound meal participants and sites.
Responsibilities:Examples of Work:
Drives vehicle on an established route. Flexible in modifying, adding or stopping, route destinations.
Maybe assigned to sites/routes based on the needs of the program and can be relocated when the needs of the program dictate a change.
Able to efficiently operate motor vehicles in a skilled competent and safe manner.
Knowledge of safety precautions and able to understand the needs and special requirements of the elderly and persons with disabilities in a compassionate, sympathetic and calm manner.
Inspects vehicle at the start and end of each trip for cleanliness and general condition for operating safety. Checks, cleans and performs minor servicing of vehicles.
Reports any unusual circumstances immediately.
Maintains records of all trips and documentation required by management.
Prepare reports as required.
Ability to learn the geography of Middlesex County and surrounding areas.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:Qualifications:
Experience: Prior experience driving a company vehicle
License: Appointee must possess a valid NJ Drivers License and clean driving record.
Physical: Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.