Community Action is a non-profit organization that provides critical services to low-income families in the areas of housing, homeless services, economic empowerment, family development, and early childhood care and education. Community Action leads the way to eliminate conditions of poverty and create opportunities for people and communities to thrive.
Currently, we have a need to fill a Courier/Van Driver position within the agency. This is a full-time position with full benefits. For additional details, please visit our website with the link provided below.
Position Summary:
In support of the Agency’s mission, this position is responsible for delivering meals, mail and supplies to Community Action sites throughout Washington County in an Agency-owned passenger van. Duties include ensuring the deliveries are completed according to daily schedule, in a professional manner and in good condition. Must be able to maintain records of deliveries in an accurate manner and receive directions via phone, e-mail, and person to person.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
• Transport meals and deliver to designated Community Action sites throughout Washington County.
• Load food carriers onto van for delivery to Agency sites. Return food equipment to central kitchen.
• Pick up and deliver mail and supplies from one point to another.
• Assist with transfer and movement of classroom equipment and furniture as needed.
• Maintain a written log of activities and mileage and report any vehicle deficiencies to supervisor.
• Daily check of help desk system to complete assigned tickets.
• Conduct monthly safety inspections (i.e. - fire extinguishers).
• Strictly adhere to all safety policies and procedures at all times and respond/correct any at-risk safety issues immediately.
• Strictly adhere to agency code of ethics and standards of workplace behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet business needs including regular and reliable attendance and adherence to all company workplace behavior standards.
• Support facilities, maintenance, and warehouse activities such as archiving documents during the summer months.
Marginal Functions and Responsibilities:
• Other marginal functions and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Education/Training/Experience:
• One or more years of related job experience.
• No chargeable accidents or moving violations in the 3 years immediately preceding employment.
• Ability to comprehend and carry out verbal or written instructions.
• Ability to communicate with a diverse population in a professional and respectful manner.
• Continuous mental and/or visual effort for a sustained period of time.
• Sustained high degree of care and awareness required to prevent physical injuries.
• Regular, routine contact with other departments and occasional external contacts primarily to supply or seek information.
Preferred:
• N/A
Required Licensing or Other Special Certifications:
• Must have a valid driver’s license, maintain a good driving record, and proof of insurance for personal vehicle.
• Current Oregon Food Handler’s card (or obtained within 30 days of employment).
Required Physical Demands of Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
• Must be able to successfully pass applicable background and Oregon Central Background Registry checks prior to new hire processing and beginning actual employment.
• Work shift may vary according to program need.
• Frequent exposure to a full variety of outdoor weather conditions while driving and performing delivery functions outdoors.
• Significant portion of working time spent driving a passenger van on public roads with varying levels of traffic and variable weather conditions.
• Some time spent in preschool classroom settings.
• Constant contact with children and the public.
• Must be able to push and pull wheeled food carts on and off van and into buildings both when fully loaded and empty.
• Daily lifting of items weighing up to 50 lbs, frequent lifting and/or carrying of items weighing up to 25 lbs.
• In normal work day, may stand/walk 1-2 hrs/day; may sit _6_ hrs/day; may drive 6 - 8 hrs/week; may use hands for repetitive grasping, pushing and pulling, typing and fine manipulation _6 - 8_ hrs/day; may use hands at or above shoulder level for _1_ hrs/day.
• In normal work day, may bend, squat, and/or climb and enter/exit vehicles on a frequent basis.
To Apply: You may either submit a physical application to 1001 SW Baseline St, Hillsboro, OR 97123. Fax is also acceptable to: 503-400-3691. Or by utilizing our website at: https://caowash.applicantpro.com/jobs/
COMMUNITY ACTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Community Action is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state equal employment opportunity laws. Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and selection process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.
