POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

DRIVER

WORKING TITLE

CNS Driver

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Child Nutrition Services (CNS)

LOCATION

Rock Quarry Rd. Office Complex, Raleigh, NC

PAY GRADE

Noncertified Grade 19

FLSA STATUS

Nonexempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

No

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday  

POSITION PURPOSE:

Delivers food, supplies, and equipment to schools for child nutrition operations; performs work related to warehouse receiving and order pick-up.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Knowledge of basic computing skills;

• Effective time management skills;

• Effective oral and written communication skills in English;

• Ability to perform basic math calculations;

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions;

• Ability to work independently and with limited supervision;

• Ability to drive a large delivery truck;

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of North Carolina requirements;

• Within 60 days of employment, successfully complete Child Nutrition Services Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) training;

• Within 90 days of employment complete training and certification requirements as a forklift operator.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current commercial driver’s license (CDL);

• Two years of experience in driving a large delivery truck.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Operates a large delivery truck for drop off and pick up of foods, supplies, materials, and food service equipment.

2. Loads delivery trucks to most efficiently meet daily routes.

3. Performs work to unload and properly shelve products at delivery locations.

4. Maintains a high degree of safety during loading and unloading operations and while driving route.

5. Collects signatures of deliveries for audit control.

6. Receives, stores, and rotates goods in central warehouse in accordance with HACCP and uses best practices for handling potentially hazardous chemicals.

7. Attends annual training in accordance with the National School Lunch Program federal regulations for professional standards and maintains documentation of attendance for auditing purposes.

8. Performs daily safety and operational checks of vehicles, refrigeration apparatus, and equipment; reports concerns appropriately to maintain safety and operational standards.

9. Cleans vehicle/truck to maintain appearance and sanitary standards.

10. Performs other related duties, as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position operates in a professional office, warehouse, and cafeteria environment. Work requires exposure to variable weather elements when making deliveries. It is also performed in variable environments with exposure to hot, cold, and freezing temperatures and moderate noise levels. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff. Work is considered heavy physical work, requiring the ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to forty pounds.  The work frequently requires driving automotive equipment.

EFFECTIVE DATE:  8/2023

DISCLAIMER:  The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position.  They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position.  This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.