Local Delivery Driver

Position Title: Driver for the delivery of meals

Status: Temp to Hire

Location: Long Island City, Manhattan, East Harlem, and Yorkville (Pick up of food/supplies every morning will be in LIC. Delivery route will be in Manhattan)

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am – 3:00 pm

Pay: $22/hr

Job Summary

Non-profit, multi-service organization seeks punctual Drivers who will be required to drive and maintain a vehicle used to deliver meals to homebound elders. Transports a team to complete all meal deliveries for their assigned routes within an established time frame. The driver is also responsible for delivering individual meals on a specific route. Experience working with other delivery companies in a similar program is ideal.

Essential functions:

• Picks up and delivers meals to homebound seniors 
• Picks up and drops off Delivery staff on the designated route 
• Observe the client and their surrounding area; report concerns as needed 
• Keeps vehicles clean and in good operating condition, assists with the oversight of the maintenance of vehicle
• Inspects vehicles daily and reports any operational or structural defects immediately
• Reviews vehicle documentation to ensure inspections, registration, and insurance information is up-to-date 
• Maintainsan  accurate daily log of meal deliveries and contributions collected 
• Assists in scheduling meal deliveries to minimize the time and distance between deliveries 
• Keeps daily gasoline and mileage records 
• Picks up and returns vehicles to the garage or parking place daily 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Highly Punctual
• Personable. Able to work independently and in a group setting. 
• High School Diploma is preferred
• A valid NYS Driver's License 
• 2 or more years of driving experience in NYC or high-traffic areas 
• No more than 1 moving violation in 24 months 
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds 
• Prior supervisory experience is a plus 
• Demonstrated sensitivity to an aging population 
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus 
• Able to work either Thanksgiving or Christmas Day 

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.