What are the responsibilities and job description for the ADRC Nutrition Driver - Casual (Wausau) position at Marathon County Wisconsin?
Job Posting End Date:
05-19-2025
Worker Sub-Type:
Casual
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
20
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POSITION SUMMARY:
This fill-in, part-time Meals on Wheels Driver will operate a catering vehicle to deliver meals to homebound older adults throughout the Wood County and SW Marathon County areas, transport food and supplies from caterer to dining locations, and assist in packaging meals on wheels. Typical work hours are 8:15am - 2:00pm Monday-Friday, however, start and end time may vary somewhat due to a variety of circumstances. Employee will work as needed to fill in for sick leave, vacation, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High school graduation or equivalent required. Experience in food service is desirable. Serving Safe Food Training will be provided. Must have a driver's license and a driving record that meets County standards.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Drives catering vehicle over designated routes throughout greater Wausau community and rural Marathon County within a fixed time schedule to transport meals.
- Assists with packaging meals; loads packaged meals into vehicle; delivers meals to homebound elderly throughout rural areas of Marathon County.
- Follows proper food safety and sanitation procedures; assures catering vehicle compartments are at appropriate temperatures and are clean and sanitized to maintain food safety.
- Documents proper meal service records daily.
- Records mileage and hours worked.
- Performs limited daily vehicle maintenance such as checks of oil, tire pressure, transmission fluids; completes safety checklist. Washes and cleans catering vehicle. Alerts supervisor to mechanical problems with catering vehicle, and arranges vehicle maintenance & repair with local automotive shop.
- Maintains regular communication with other appropriate nutrition and ADRC-CW staff regarding observable changes in health and safety status of Meals on Wheels participants, change in service, or other problems, unusual circumstances, and/or areas needing improvement.
- Uses basic technology tools including email.
- Alerts supervisor to changes in service, problems, unusual circumstances, and/or areas needing improvement. Formulates and makes recommendations to address issues/concerns. Refers specific concerns about consumers to supervisor or other ADRC-CW staff as needed.
- Occasionally delivers food and supplies between caterer, meal sites, and office.
- Develops solutions to work issues that add value for our customers.
- Maintains regular and predictable attendance as scheduled.
- Performs related work as required.
- Understands the department's mission, core values/trauma informed care principles, plans, and priorities for the future.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Ability to lift 40 pounds and transport with use of a cart.
- Knowledge of programs and services available to elderly and disabled through the Aging & Disability Resource Center.
- Knowledge of geographic locations within service area-residents, housing, demographic patterns, etc.
- Knowledge of sanitation inspection procedures and requirements. Skill in utilizing good hygiene and food safety procedures.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of participants and other areas of employment.
- Ability to train volunteers.
- Skill in planning and organizing work effectively.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative.
- Ability to be flexible and demonstrate a positive attitude about problem solving and implementing operational changes.
- Ability to relate well and cooperate with co-workers, volunteers, customers, and community partners. Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with senior citizens, including the frail and chronically ill elderly, family members, and caregivers.
- Skill in completing records promptly and accurately.
- Ability to cooperate with people and communicate effectively in person, by phone, and in writing with a variety of groups and individuals.
- Understands the County's and department's mission, core values, plans, and priorities for the future.
- Ability to contribute to a positive work culture that fosters excellent customer service and teamwork.
COMPENSATION:
Starting hourly rate of pay: $15.75. There are no benefits for this casual position.
Special Accommodations:
Marathon County will make arrangements to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary and reasonable to afford an individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process. Please notify the Employee Resources Department office or phone (715) 261-1451 to request special accommodations prior to the application deadline.
Notice to Applicants:
Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.36 (7), 64.09 (5), and 64.11 (7) require public employers to treat the following items as a public record: Each applicant’s application, records, recommendations, and qualifications except as provided in Section 19.36 (7), Wis. Stats. that allows the identity of an applicant to remain confidential if the applicant requests in writing that the County not provide access to this information. If you choose not to have this information become a public record, you must make such a request in writing to the Employee Resources Department. If you become a finalist for the position, your identity may be disclosed as required by law
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