Meals on Wheels Driver

Job Description

Job Description

This isn’t just a job — it’s a lifeline for those we serve. We encourage you to APPLY today!!

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• Location: Bridgeport, CT
• Position Type: Part time
• Shifts:
  • Monday, Wednesday & Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • On-Call Tuesday & Thursday.
  • Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Are you someone who enjoys being out on the road, connecting with others, and making a meaningful impact in your community? Join our team as a Meals on Wheels Driver and help bring nourishment, safety checks, and a friendly smile to seniors who rely on us daily.

• Deliver meals safely and on schedule to elderly clients using a company vehicle.
• Load, organize, and transport up to 100 meals per day while maintaining food safety standards.
• Provide friendly, respectful customer service during each delivery.
• Follow assigned delivery routes and adjust as needed for weather, traffic, or client needs.
• Maintain accurate delivery logs and report any issues, concerns, or changes in client condition.
• Ensure the company vehicle remains clean, fueled, and in good working condition.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and temperature-control procedures when handling food.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, kitchen staff, and program coordinators.

What You’ll Need to be Successful:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in delivery driving, food service, or community support roles.
• Familiarity with food safety and handling procedures.
• Basic understanding of safe driving practices and vehicle operation.
• Ability to follow routes, read maps, and use basic navigation tools.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Bonus if You Have These Skills:

• Experience working with seniors or vulnerable populations.
• Ability to manage time efficiently.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent time-management and route-planning abilities.
• Skill in maintaining accurate logs and documentation.
• Customer-service skills with a focus on empathy and professionalism.

Why You’ll Love This Job:

• Develop relationships with the seniors you serve and become a trusted, familiar face in their lives.
• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with free weekends.
• Work with a supportive, mission-driven group that values kindness, dependability, and community.
• Access to an Employee Wellness Coordinator and robust wellness program that support your health and work-life balance.
• Opportunities for advancement—grow your career with us!

Take a glimpse into why CW might be the right place for you:

Explore Our Generous Benefits Package:

• Employer Sponsored Benefits May Include:
  • Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Telemedicine
  • Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance - Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • Long Term Disability
  • Paid Holidays & Vacation
  • Sick Time
• Voluntary Benefits Offered Includes:
  • Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness & Voluntary Life

Physical & Environmental Demands:

• Must be able to lift and carry insulated meal bags, coolers, and supplies weighing up to 25 lbs, multiple times per shift.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, and climbing stairs while delivering meals to homes or apartments.
• Ability to safely operate a vehicle for extended periods (up to several hours per day), often getting in and out of the vehicle repeatedly during a shift.
• Use of hands and arms for loading meals, handling food containers, and operating vehicle controls.
• Must be comfortable driving and walking in a variety of weather conditions, including rain, snow, heat, and cold.
• Will enter a range of home settings that may include: stairs or uneven walkways, pets, varying levels of cleanliness or clutter, and possible exposure to secondhand smoke, strong odors, or allergens.
• Occasionally exposed to traffic noise, GPS instructions, or other interruptions while on the road.
• May interact with clients who are lonely, ill, or in distress. Must be comfortable offering empathy while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Reasonable commendations can be provided.

Behind Every Great Meal Is a Clean Kitchen – Be a Part of It! APPLY today!!

CW's Core Values: Mission Driven, Teamwork Makes Us Stronger, & Everyone Brings Value!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made based on individual qualifications, merit, and business needs , without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Company Overview : RW Solutions, a part of CW Group, is a national non-profit organization that has been delivering mission-driven, high-quality services for more than 60 years. We are committed to fostering a supportive and respectful workplace where every employee is valued for their unique contributions. We’re proud to offer a wide range of services, from vocational rehabilitation programs to delivering healthy food options through the Meals on Wheels program. Our dedication to empowering individuals and strengthening communities drives everything we do, and we continue to work toward a brighter, more welcoming future for all.

Pay Transparency Disclaimer: We are committed to pay transparency. Compensation for this role is determined in good faith and based on job‑related factors such as skills, experience, education, and internal equity, in accordance with applicable law. Employees and applicants may request additional compensation information as permitted by law.

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