POSITION SUMMARY:  To safely and efficiently transport food and other nutrition department items to designated transport schools and sites to assure highest food quality possible.

QUALIFICATIONS:          

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to lift heavy loads not to exceed 50 lbs
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing    
• Valid Iowa commercial driver’s license (CDL) required
• Possess good collaborative and interpersonal skills

Successful completion of a criminal background check and physical capacity profile test will be required upon offer.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Personal Performance Criteria

• Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students
• Contributes to creating a positive work environment
• Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
• Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day
• Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job
• Works independently and with confidence
• Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision                 

 Professional Performance Criteria

• Operates transport truck in manner that insures safety of food, equipment, personnel, and students
• Loads and unloads all items being sent to transport schools quickly and in a sanitary manner
• Correctly stores food items in storerooms, refrigerators, and freezers
• Maintains clean interior of transport truck
• Makes pick up and deliveries inside and outside the school district as requested by supervisor
• Reports all non-working equipment to appropriate supervisor
• Performs general maintenance of transport truck on weekly basis. This includes fueling and checking oil, tires, lights, and other safety equipment.
• Duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor may vary from time to time

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Substitutes are called and used on an “as needed basis” with no guarantee of hours or days.

Non-discrimination Statement
The Johnston Community School District is an equal opportunity affirmative-action employer providing a smoke-and drug free work environment.  It is our policy not to discriminate against students and /or staff on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion, age, or disability and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination.  If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the Director of Human Resources, 6510 NW 62^nd Avenue, Johnston, Iowa 50131, (515) 278-0470.