Home Delivered Meals Driver - Commission on Aging (COA)

Home Delivered Meals Driver - Commission on Aging (COA)

Union - Non-Union

Pay Grade - Grade A

Wage Scale - $14.17-$18.42 (2026 Wage Scale)

Under the supervision of the Nutrition Director, operates personal or company vehicle to deliver meals to client homes. Assists in packing and loading meals for delivery. Observes seniors at time of delivery of meals noting any problems they may be experiencing. Keeps log of activities.

Essential Functions

• Assists in the packing and loading of foodstuff including placing items in hot boxes and coolers.
• Load other supplies for delivery including paper products, eating utensils, plates, and other materials to be delivered, such as special program materials and supplies.
• Operates personal or company vehicle to deliver meals to client homes. Logs odometer or mileage readings, daily.
• Follows scheduled daily route to make deliveries.
• Observes clients receiving home delivered meals, noting any unusual behavior, incoherent speech, complexion changes or other conditions and reports such observations. May provide minor assistance to seniors as requested such as collecting mail or taking out garbage.
• Records meals delivered and notes meal orders for the next day. Communicates with appropriate nutrition staff regarding meal cancellations or routing concerns. Facilitates taking temperatures of test meals to insure proper holding temperature.
• Keeps vehicle clean and reports maintenance needs of company vehicle to supervisor. Attends training on proper driving, food handling and other appropriate training as offered.

Position Requirements

• Education: Equivalent of 8th grade education with basic math and reading skills.
• Experience: Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license. Able to be insurable by the Commission's insurance carrier and to undergo a required background check. Must be able to successfully complete CPR and First Aid training.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stoop and bend to pack hot boxes and coolers. Ability to move and lift hot boxes and coolers weighing up to 50 lbs. Ability to stand and sit for prolonged periods while participating in food packing, loading and unloading meals and delivery of meals. Ability to climb stairs.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to hot trays of food. Driving in all types of weather conditions to deliver meals to client homes throughout the county. Exposure to infectious and/or communicable diseases in the client homes. Exposure to potentially hazardous conditions in the home including icy walks and household pets.

Full-Time/Part-Time - Part-Time

Shift - Days

Exempt/Non-Exempt - Non-Exempt

Open Date - 4/23/2026

Location - Commission on Aging

About the Organization

The mission of St. Joseph County Government is to provide efficient, dependable services while fostering public trust through collaboration, accountability, and long-term stewardship of county resources. By leading with integrity, St. Joseph County seeks to shape a future that preserves trust, strengthens responsibility, and inspires pride across generations. St. Joseph County Government as stewards of people and resources promotes equal opportunity for all, and hereby encourages the talents, creativity and leadership of all County employees in striving for prompt, courteous, respectful and efficient delivery of services. St. Joseph County provides an excellent benefit package. This includes health, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. We also offer a very generous sick and vacation package as well as paid holidays for eligible positions. Pension plans and additional retirement options are also available to eligible employees.

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.