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Head Start Transporter Driver

EOAC

Head Start Transporter Driver

Waco, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    General Responsibilities:

    It is the responsibility of all EOAC employees to support EOAC’s mission and goals, to respect the confidentiality of all who come to us for information or assistance, and to personally maintain the dignity and integrity of one who is placed in a position of public trust. We all bear the responsibility of improving the organization, communicating openly and empowering each other to excel at our work and maintain confidentiality of client/agency information as required by State and Federal laws, appropriate regulations, and professional practice standards.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Performs all job responsibilities in a safe manner

    Must have basic knowledge of basic nutrition, food storage techniques, proper sanitation techniques and food preparation skills

    Provide safe transportation to deliver USDA-CACFP food products

    Perform and follow daily pre and post trip inspection guidance

    Experience driving commercial vehicles and knowledge of Texas driving regulations

    Must have an acceptable driver’s record

    Intermediate level decisions needed to adhere to safety and scheduling considerations

    Ability to work independently

    Must have good verbal and written communication skills

    Must not have prior convictions of abuse/neglect

    Ability to maintain records or willing to learn

    FBI Background Clearance and current enrollment in Child Care Division-Criminal History Registry

    Must pass pre-employment physical and have current TB skin test/chest x-ray with negative results

    Must have food safety and sanitation training

    Physical capability, strength and coordination adequate to drive a delivery vehicle

    Frequent bending at neck, waist and knees and occasional squatting

    Occasional climbing of steps to enter and exit vehicle and/or storage facilities

    Lifting in excess of 50 pounds to load and unload delivery items is necessary

    Specific Responsibilities:

    Ensure safety is a priority in performing all job responsibilities and ensuring the safety policy is adhered to

    Transport and deliver CACFP products and prepared meals in a two county area according to established schedules in a safe and timely manner

    Follow established transportation policies and procedures

    Be familiar with emergency procedures and implement as needed to assure safety

    Maintain a safe and clean vehicle and follow vehicle maintenance schedule daily

    Follow step-by-step activities as outlined in grants, contracts, and policies and procedures

    Perform other relevant responsibilities as required by the program

    Maintain current valid driver’s license and liability insurance at all times on any personal vehicle used to conduct EOAC business

    Model the Respectful Workplace Policy when interacting with EOAC customers, community members an colleagues

    Knows and follows Health Department rules on sanitation

    Clean and sanitize dishes, tableware, pot, pans, etc. in a timely manner

    Sweep and mop food service area as often as required

    Ensure disposal of garbage each day

    Take temperature of cooked foods that will be transported to make sure the food maintains a temperature of 140°F or above

    Wash dishes and store them at the appropriate site

    Clean and sanitize food transport carriers daily

    Transfer cooked meals and snacks from pans to serving bowls

    Participate in professional development, sometimes off-site, at the request and support of supervisor

    Must be responsible, able to handle confidential material, able to organize effectively and able to work independently

    Assure that a positive image of EOAC is portrayed at all times

    Must have CPR/First Aid certification

    Other duties as assigned

    Immediate Supervisor: Site Center Director

    Secondary Supervisor: Nutrition Manager