Relief Nutrition Services Satellite Driver

Nutrition Food Service Employee

Days and times vary, as needed Fair Labor Standard Act Status: Non-exempt

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six (6) months truck driving experience on a commercial delivery truck or a vehicle greater than twenty (20) feet; to include manual and standard transmissions, within the last ten (10) years.
• Possess a valid Washington State Driver's License. Ability to pass district administered truck driving course.
• Must have and maintain excellent driving record. Must supply the district a personal driving abstract prior to assignment and on an annual basis.
• Possess and maintain a valid Washington State Food Workers Card.

Requirements:

• Ability to work effectively as a team member and team leader as needed.
• Ability to meet tight time lines with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to sustain poise and confidence in managing emotional and difficult situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Self-motivated, with good organizational skills.
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy.
• Regular attendance to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position to achieve program requirements, goals, and outcomes.
• Ability to maneuver around district schools and buildings.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with district wide staff, students, colleagues, and parents using all communication modes; i.e. electronically, in person, in writing, and over the phone.
• Ability to maneuver in and out of trucks many times during the day.
• Ability to perform the physical aspects of the job.
• Ability to lift up to 1/3 of your body weight up to 50 pounds and move filled food carts weighing up to 300 pounds.
• Ability to drive safely to various district locations.
• Ability to learn new technology such as, (e.g., computers, fax, copier, Skyward, GroupWise, MS Word, Excel).
• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions.
• Must attend annual trainings as required.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Constantly (67-100%): sit, talk, hear, see, smell, operate controls, handle/grasp multiple vehicle items
• Occasionally (6-33%): stand, walk, crouch, twist, reach at waist, use fingers, operate controls, lift up to 10 pounds
• Rarely (1-5%): climb, bend, crouch, kneel, reach below waist or over shoulder, lift or carry 21 to 50 pounds, push or pull more than 20 pounds
• Maintain composure under stress in the presence of emotionally and physically challenging interactions
• May be exposed to weather, wetness and/or humidity, vibration, odors/fumes, dust

Essential Functions:

• Treat co-workers, supervisors, students, parents and others with dignity and respect at all times.
• Serve as a positive role model for students, and practices the behaviors that are expected of our students.
• Work in a flexible and cooperative manner.
• Drive a manual or standard transmission truck to deliver carts of food to various satellite kitchens, ensuring proper temperatures are maintained. Take corrective actions following established Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) standard operating procedures for the child nutrition services program. Deliveries are made on a time sensitive schedule to multiple kitchens located throughout the district. Includes loading and unloading of carts, moving carts to designated site staging areas, and complete proof of delivery.
• Pick up empty food carts at satellite schools and return to central kitchens.
• Make other deliveries to district locations as required.
• Perform daily maintenance on vehicle; notify transportation mechanics if more extensive maintenance is required.
• May assist in Warehouse as needed, including taking inventory.
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

It is understood that the district has the right to transfer and assign employees to best fit the needs of the district.

Benefits/Compensation:

Salary range: New employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the salary range. However, employees who have verified prior years of service in a similar occupational status from other Washington School Districts or Education School Districts, may receive experience credit towards salary placement. Salary schedules can be accessed here.

Benefits: Employees who are anticipated to work at least 630 hours may be eligible for health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life, and disability insurance benefits. Detailed information, including further eligibility criteria, can be found here.

Retirement: Employees may be eligible for retirement benefits through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Eligibility is based on FTE. Detailed information can be found here.

Time Off: Vancouver Public Schools offers paid holidays and paid time off, including but not limited to, sick, vacation, personal, and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave options can be found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for this position SEIU CBA.

Position Type: Day Shift Salary: $32.21 to $36.25 Hourly