POSITION SUMMARY:
The Food Services Transporter will operate a box
truck/approved vehicle safely in transporting food products and supplies to and
from schools/centers. Employees in this
class are responsible for following an assigned route and schedule in the safe
operation of a box truck/approved vehicle.
General supervision and training is received from Food Services Manager
and /or Food Services Supervisor.
Employees in this class are prohibited from operating vehicles that
require possession of a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL).
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Operates
a vehicle over an assigned route in transporting food products and supplies to
and from schools/centers;
Inspects
vehicle and checks gas, oil, water and all lights, brakes, and safety equipment
before driving; maintains cleanliness of vehicle (both inside and out);
Serves as
a Food Services Assistant as needed when not transporting food products and
supplies;
Meets the
annual continuing education/training requirements for USDA professional
standards for school nutrition employees;
Prepares
reports of accidents and incidents, which occur;
Attends
food and nutrition trainings and other meetings as necessary;
Prepares
manifest reports as requested;
Keeps an
up-to-date route sheet in the vehicle at all times;
Keeps
required handbooks in the vehicle at all times; and
Performs
other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Good knowledge of driving safety and
courtesy;
Good knowledge of the operation of
automobiles and passenger vans;
Good knowledge of the local streets and
road system;
Good knowledge of state regulations and
laws pertaining to the operation of vehicles;
Good knowledge of motor vehicle laws and
regulations of the State Board of Education;
Knowledge and understanding of the
relationship between sanitary food handling techniques and their potential
impact on food product safety;
Ability to understand and carry out oral
and written instructions; and
Ability to communicate effectively with Food
and Nutrition Services department staff, school administrators, community
members, students, and appropriate PGCPS staff.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Completion
of a standard high school diploma or GED required. Must have at least three (3) years of driving
experience.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Possession
of an appropriate and valid Maryland Motor Vehicle Operator’s License (non-CDL
accepted) with driving record indicating five (5) or fewer current points of
which no more than three (3) shall have been accumulated as a result of traffic
violations occurring while operating a Board of Education vehicle.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to perform extensive walking, stooping, pushing, carrying, climbing, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs. independently, and have the ability to exert force required to twist/turn equipment/tools required to perform assigned tasks. The employee is required to maintain sustained physical effort and some exposure to dust, dirt, chemical solutions, solvents, odors, and adverse weather conditions.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.