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MEAL TRANSPORTER

Definition: This is manual work in the operation of a light motor vehicle to transport and/or deliver meals for a local county government agency. Employees in this class are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a light motor vehicle in the daily delivery of home delivered meals. Supervision, in the form of specific schedules, is received from a supervisor. Work is subject to review through observation of results and safety of equipment operation.

Examples of Work: Operates a light motor vehicle such as a passenger car or van to transport and deliver meals.

Assists in packing food for delivery.

Takes meal temperatures daily at the last daily site.

Delivers surplus food to clients on occasion.

Cleans, lubricates and performs minor repairs of vehicles as required.

Maintains records for servicing and inspection of vehicles.

Logs vehicle mileage daily.

Inventories, packs and transports light supplies to Senior Centers.

Performs related work as required.

Required Knowledges, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the geographical area served.

Knowledge of traffic laws of the state.

Knowledge of the principles of operation of automotive equipment sufficient to detect defective operation.

Ability to operate an automobile safely and skillfully.

Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

Ability to establish effective relationships with recipients.

Minimum Experience and Training: Six months of experience which required operation of a motor vehicle as a regular duty;

or

Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Necessary Special Requirement: Possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.

Conditions of Employment:  No suspension of driver’s license within the last three years.

For some positions, employees in this class must obtain a Commercial Driver’s License supplemented by appropriate endorsements.

For some positions, candidates who have received a conditional offer of employment will be required to undergo a medical examination.

Commonwealth Equivalent PSG ST02