Driver

This position is responsible for the delivery of home delivered meals, bulk food items, various supplies, as well as provides transportation services for individuals age 60 and over or individuals living with a disability in Juneau for residents of Juneau County. Delivers monthly AGELESS Newsletters to businesses within Juneau County.The following duties are normal for this position.  However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all–inclusive.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily.  Other duties may also be required or assigned.
Not all duties may be assigned to each position.   The allocation of duties for this position will be dependent upon the division assigned.

1. Transports home-delivered meals from the Juneau County Senior Meal Sites to program participants in Juneau County. 
2. Transports home-delivered meals to Meals on Wheels program participants in Juneau County.
3. Transports individuals living with a disability and or age 60 and over to and from appointments, shopping trips, etc., by use of handicap accessible van and/or mini bus as scheduled by the ADRC/Aging Office.
4. Assists riders to/from their home and into/out of the vehicle safely; assists with packages.
5. Secures wheelchairs and other mobility devices in the bus.
6. Coordinates with front office for purpose of scheduled trips, meal delivery routes, etc.
7. Accurately records daily mileage, meal stops, client transportation stops, and collection of fares on written reports.
8. Returns clean serving pans, trays, containers, etc., to appropriate meal site.
9. Transports meal site supplies to meal sites.
10. Assists supervisor with route schedule for efficiency of food delivery.
11. Secures equipment and returns to designated space.
12. Performs regular outreach and other services which facilitate the awareness and use of the senior nutrition and transportation program by aging adults and adults living with a disability.
13. Performs and documents daily safety inspection of vehicle.
14. Keeps interior and exterior of all County food transport and transportation vehicles clean and maintained.
15. Immediately reports accidents and vehicle breakdowns.
16. Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all County safety regulations; ensures equipment is safely maintained.
17. Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority.  Follows all policies for reporting, investigating, and follow-up of equipment incidents, or personal injuries.   
18. Other duties as assigned.

 
Driver duties may overlap or may be specific to the individualized program dependent on the need.  
 
EXPECTATIONS 

• Interprets and applies Federal, State, municipal, and Department rules, regulations, and policies.
  • Attends work regularly and is punctual.
  • Behaves professionally and presents an appropriate standard of grooming, hygiene, and dress that align with health and safety standards. 
  • Conducts self in such a way as to reflect positively on the County.
  • Fosters positive working relationships and accepts new responsibilities.
  • Learns and understands the safe practices for the job being performed and complies with the safe work practices and personal protective requirements for the job.

 

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Wisconsin driver’s license required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of and sensitivity toward the needs of older adults and adults with disabilities.
• Knowledge of Juneau County communities, roads and highways; ability to read maps.
• Knowledge and skill in the use of specialized equipment and tools required for the position.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards of the work and necessary safety precautions.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions and adhere to prescribed departmental routines.
• Ability to maintain accurate records of assigned activities.
• Skill in time management; prioritizing duties to accomplish a high volume of quality work product requiring minimal supervision.
• Ability to define problems, exercise sound judgment, and address a variety of situations successfully.
• Knowledge and ability to follow the policies and practices contained in the County Personnel Handbook. 
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and respond after hours if needed.

PHYSICAL AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as otherwise required by law.  Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with Human Resources.  

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires standing, frequently requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting, or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work has standard vision requirements.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work has exposure to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions including inclement weather.
• Work is generally indoors and outdoors.

Salary : $15