Posted 1w ago

Meals On Wheels Driver I

@ Diakon
Pottsville, Pennsylvania, United States
OnsiteContract
Responsibilities:Deliver meals, Report unsafe conditions, Follow regulations and quality standards
Requirements Summary:High school diploma or equivalent; 1+ year driving experience; ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
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Job Description

Diakon is one of the premier employers in Pennsylvania and Maryland. We are a non-profit organization which includes Diakon Child, Family, and Community Ministries and Diakon Affordable Housing.


 


General Responsibilities:



  • Responsible for performing various duties in order to deliver daily meals to meals on wheels recipients in accordance with federal, state and local regulations and Diakon’s quality standards. 

  • Delivers meals to assigned routes.

  • Reports and refers to supervisor abnormal or unsafe conditions observed in the course of performing job duties.



 


Education/Training: A high school diploma or equivalent normally required.


 


Experience: A minimum of one (1) year experience in driving position normally required.


 


ADA: Ability to bend, stoop, sit, stand, reach and lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.; visual and auditory skills.


 



Compensation and Benefits:

Diakon offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.




  • Day 1 Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

  • Tuition Assistance – up to $15,000 annually

  • Paid Time Off

  • 401(k) plan with employer match

  • Voluntary short-term disability

  • Long-term disability

  • Life insurance

  • Referral bonuses of up to $3,000.



Staff receive excellent training through a comprehensive paid general orientation including customer service training. We offer continuing training and education, provide the ability for career advancement, and host staff appreciation and special events. Diakon also maintains a discretionary emergency fund, which can be of assistance to staff members during critical times. In addition, Diakon offers a Love of Thy Neighbor Fund, which provides a per-day living expense and matches up to five PTO days for approved service or mission trips with other nonprofit organizations.



Diakon is an equal opportunity employer.



EOE/M/F/VETS/Disabled