Job Title: Driver I – Meals on Wheels
Department: Commission on Aging
Date Posted: March 14, 2025
Salary: Starting at $12.50/hour
Type of Employment: Temporary/On-call
General Definition of Work:
Delivers meals to home-bound older adults who are unable to prepare a well-balanced meal. Performs manual work packing, loading, and delivering hot and cold meals.
Essential Functions:
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Perform manual work packing, loading, and delivering hot and frozen meals prepared in the Commission on Aging Kitchen.
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Deliver meals and other items in a delivery van by following specified routes. Deliveries may be to Senior Centers for congregate meals or to designated addresses for home-delivered meals programs.
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Unload food at centers, transfer hot food pans to steam tables, and place cold foods in refrigerators.
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Return equipment to the central kitchen.
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Routinely perform safety inspections, check oil and other fluid levels, and obtain service as scheduled or needed. Maintain records of mileage, gasoline use, and services.
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Assist in stocking and cleaning the central kitchen, including dishwashing and custodial duties.
Minimum Qualifications:
Perks of Working for Saginaw County:
Saginaw County provides a comprehensive benefits package to its eligible employees, including:
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Health/Dental/Vision coverage.
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Defined Contribution (401a) retirement plan with employer contribution.
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Short-Term Disability Insurance.
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Health Care Savings Plan for retirement expenses with employer contributions.
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County-paid life insurance.
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14 paid holidays per year.
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Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO).
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Employee perks program offering various discounts.
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Discount at the YMCA of Saginaw.
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Competitive wages.
