• Food and Nutrition Services Van Driver - 7.5…

    Davenport Community Schools (Davenport, IA)


    Food and Nutrition Services Van Driver - 7.5 hrs/day (190 days/school year calendar) JobID: 11997

     

    + Position Type:

     

    Food Service/ Van Driver

     

    + Date Posted:

     

    7/10/2025

     

    + Location:

     

    Operations Center

     

    + Closing Date:

     

    Open Until Filled

     

    School or Department Operations Food and Nutrition Service s- 190 Official Calendar

     

    Start Time7:00 amEnd Time2:30 pmNumber of Hours/Day7.5 hrs/5 daysClassification FNS Van Driver

     

    New Assignment Date8/18/25

     

    INTERNAL BIDDERS: OPEN THRU 7/17/25 @ 4 P.M. INTERNALBIDDERS MUST APPLY BY COMPLETING AN INTERNAL APPLICATION VIA THE DISTRICT WEBSITE.All other current district employees (not FNS), or external applicants apply online by completing the external application.EXTERNAL APPLICANTS (will hire externally if no internal bidders): OPEN UNTIL FILLED

     

    Rate of pay: $18.08/hrDuties & Responsibilities: (Primary Function, Major Responsibilities, Summary of key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships) 1. Drives food service cargo truck to and from delivery destinations. May set up catering functions upon delivery.2. Loads and unloads delivery goods-food, supplies, laundry and mail.3. Maintains standards of sanitation and safety.4. Practices good driving habits and exercise extra caution on school property where children are present.5. Performs simple vehicle maintenance (fueling, oil check).6. Informs supervisor of vehicle problems and complete work orders for repair work.7. Maintains vehicle cleanliness (inside and outside).8. Ability to communicate effectively with fellow employees and supervisors.9. Maintains good public relations with students, parents, faculty and the community.10. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.11. Ability to work with minimal supervision.12. Assists with kitchen/food service/catering tasks when not scheduled for deliveries.13. May be required to cover in buildings other than the one assigned.14. Performs other duties as may be assigned. Physical Requirements of Position: PHYSICAL - The van driver is physically able to operate a food service cargo truck and carry heavy, bulky equipment up and down stairs and is able to jointly carry material weighing at least 80 pounds. Able to work in standing position for prolonged periods and walk much of the time during the day; is able to work in very warm surroundings. Special Qualification Required/Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - The School Food Service Van Driver shall possess competence in the above stated areas of responsibility. The van driver must be at least 21 years old, and shall maintain a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record as defined by the Board Policy. It is required that the van driver have a high school diploma or GED.The Davenport Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.