Muscatine Schools is hiring a Head Delivery Driver for the District's Food Service Department. Delivery Drivers are assigned to work 9-months/year while school is in session. This position is scheduled for 7.5 hrs/day, Monday through Friday, with an approximate schedule of 6:00am - 1:30pm. Starting pay for this position is $16.76/hour.

Please see below job description for a list of the duties and responsibilities of a Head Delivery Driver.

An interview, pre-employment background check, and onboarding/training session will be required prior to a candidate beginning as a Delivery Driver with Muscatine Schools.

For assistance with the online application, please contact the Muscatine School District Human Resources Department at 563-263-7223.

MUSCATINE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

                                         JOB REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS

POSITION TITLE:              Head Delivery

EMPLOYEE UNIT:             Food Service              

REPORTS TO:                     Food Service Supervisor

STATUS:                               9-month position

Normal Work Day Begins:   Varies by position

OBJECTIVE: Deliver food from freezer and storage areas to production centers. Deliver all hot and cold foods from production centers to satellite centers. This position may include collecting soiled trays/dishes and returning them to production centers as well as collecting monies and making deposits every school day.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Drives food service van to 11 sites on the route, picking up and delivering food items and supplies; 10 public schools, warehouse/operation freezer, technology/transportation center and Saints Mary and Mathias.
• Maintains standards of sanitation and safety in the pickup and delivery of food, including wearing clean clothes, hairnet or hat on head and form of hairnet over facial hair (if applicable).
• Maintains good driving habits and exercises extra caution when driving around school buildings where children are present.
• Fills the van with gas as needed and checks the oil as required by the supervisor of Transportation.
• Keeps the van clean, both inside and out.
• Inspects equipment periodically, recommending needed repairs.
• Must communicate effectively and coordinate deliveries with all managers and the food and nutrition supervisor.
• Maintains good public relations with students, parents, faculty and the community.
• Other duties of a similar nature to be assigned as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The individual in this position shall possess competence in the above stated areas of responsibility. Must hold valid driver’s license. The van driver shall maintain a satisfactory driving record. 

Knowledge, skills and abilities required to carry out the job satisfactorily.

• Excellent communication skills both written and oral
• This position requires that the employee be extremely customer service oriented and organized
• Must genuinely like working with and around children, grades PreK-12
• Proper handling techniques of food being transported and stored
• Ability to organize daily loads on truck
• Must be able to work with a wide variety of people
• Must be able to remain flexible to changing needs
• Safe handling of Food Service/District vehicles and other equipment
• Dependability and reliability are essential

LOCATION: All locations

American Disabilities Act Statement:

Employee must be very mobile and able to make multiple trips in and out of buildings throughout the district on an ongoing basis.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear.  The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 to 24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches.  The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items.  The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 to 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as furniture, cases of food and paper, and boxes.  The employee will also carry heavy, bulky equipment up and down stairs.  The employee will

push/pull items such as tables and carts.  Specific vision to operate a food service van or delivery truck.   

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.  The employee will work in indoor and outdoor temperatures. 

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
 
The Muscatine Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. 

EVALUATION:  Food and Nutrition Supervisor shall evaluate annually.