Food Service - Truck Driver

Food Service Truck Driver

Ottumwa, Iowa

Position Title: Food Service Truck Driver

Department: Food Service

Reports To: Food Service Managers and Director of Food and Nutrition Services

Essential Functions:

1. Provide a high standard of services by following trained procedures and/or practices to assist in providing a safe, clean and healthy learning environment for students, staff, and patrons of the Ottumwa Community School District in adherence to the Mission Statement and objectives of the district.
2. Plans and organizes own work within an assigned route under the general direction of the Food Service Managers and Director of Food and Nutrition Services with policies and procedure established by the Food Service Department.
3. Drives food service truck to schools on the route picking up and delivering food items and supplies.
4. Maintains standards of sanitation and safety in storage, pick-up and delivery of food.
5. Operates a forklift truck.
6. Unloads trucks at warehouse as necessary. Keeps freezers clean and food stored properly, first in- first out.
7. Receives and issues food as necessary and keeps storerooms clean and neat at all times.
8. Maintains good driving habits and exercises extra caution when driving around school buildings where children are present.
9. Fills the truck with gas, checks the oil and other fluids, and performs routine minor maintenance.
10. Keeps the inside and outside of the truck clean.
11. Inspects truck periodically, recommending needed repairs.
12. Communicates and works well with fellow employees.
13. Maintains good relations with students, parents, faculty and community.
14. Performs other such duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Maintains a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.
2. Is physically able to operate a food service van and forklift truck, to carry heavy, bulky materials up and down stairs, and to lift and carry at least 100 lbs.
3. Must be able to work under strict time schedule in all-weather conditions.
4. Is able to work in extreme temperatures cold and heat.
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Licensure:

• Valid driver's license

Physical Demands:

A. - Standing - Frequent

B. - Walking - Frequent

C. - Sitting - Frequent

D. - Bending/Stooping - Frequent

E. - Reaching/Pushing/Pulling - Frequent

F. - Climbing/Stairs - Frequent

G. - Driving - Frequent

H. - Lifting (10 lbs) - Frequent

I. - Carrying (20 feet) - Frequent

J. - Manual Dexterity Tasks

Telephone - Frequent

Computer - Frequent

Other

K. - Working Conditions

Inside - Frequent

Outside - Frequent

Extremes of Temperature/Humidity - Frequent

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Terms of Employment: Salary and work year as established by the Board or by the collective bargaining agreement if such exists.

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluations of Support Services Personnel.