Food Transporter - Hourly (Sub)

Meal Delivery Position

Delivers meals in bulk from senior activity center kitchen to congregate meal sites. May also deliver meals to identified homes in St. Mary's County and other sites as directed; checks the status of the seniors at their homes. Maximum 10 hours per week. Scheduled times vary based on delivery schedule needs. Potential times worked are between 9 a.m. 1 p.m. for 2-3 hours/day.

Essential Functions

• Delivers meals in bulk to the senior activity centers and congregate housing sites;
• Delivers meals to homes in St. Mary's County;
• Checks current status of the consumers in their homes;
• Maintains records of meals delivered;
• Maintains County vehicles;
• Delivers interoffice mail and program supplies;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary's County Government policies and procedures;
• Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle;
• Knowledge of County roads;
• Ability to effectively assess and evaluate the consumers' needs;
• Ability to communicate effectively with consumers and staff;
• Knowledge of basic medical principles and concepts.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required; and
• Six months to one year of related experience; or
• Or equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience.

Physical and Environmental Conditions: Work requires moderate physical effort in the handling of materials or boxes 50+pounds and/or continual standing or walking of 80%+ of the time. Work environment involves everyday moderate risks or discomforts including extensive driving and lifting.

Additional Requirements: Must successfully pass background investigation with favorable results; Must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Benefits

Under the Affordable Care Act/ACA, hourly employees who average at least 30 hours of service per week over a 12 week measurement period are eligible for health insurance benefits. St. Mary's County Government provides sick and safe leave in the amount of 1 hour for every 30 hours worked for seasonal, and temporary employees who are scheduled to work 12 hours or more per week are eligible for leave. A summary of benefits can be found at the following link: Benefit Info

ST Mary's County Government