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Position Summary: Provides safe transportation & delivery of goods while maintaining a supportive & positive atmosphere for the Summer Food Program. Essential Functions: Drives van safely according to YMCA policies & procedures & state laws. Delivers goods in a timely fashion as directed by supervisor, if applicable. Completes thorough before-&-after trip checks each day & records all information. Records gas level, mileage, & maintenance on designated forms. Cleans out van each day. Promotes safety at all times by keeping first aid supplies fully stocked. Ensures that van rules, if applicable, are announced & followed for each trip. Develops friendly & positive relationships among staff, volunteers, parents, & children. Communicates regularly with other staff members & supervisor. Maintains a clean driving record while employed according to insurance company standards. Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations & procedures, including emergency & safety procedures. Completes reports as necessary. Maintains required certifications. Attends staff meetings & trainings. Other duties as assigned. YMCA Competencies (Leader): Mission Advancement: Accepts & demonstrates the Y?s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others & fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers & builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fundraising. Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, & perceptions. Builds rapport & relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person?s point of view, & remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding & meaning; speaks & writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others. Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, & transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches & discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work & actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies & procedures, & reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals & deliver a high-value experience for members. Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, & seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths & limitations & how they impact relationships. Has the functional & technical knowledge & skills required to perform well; uses best practices & demonstrates up-to-date knowledge & skills in technology. The work is performed both indoors & out & will require travel to various locations. While performing the duties of this job the employee will be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. Requirements Qualifications: Minimum age of 21 with clean driving record. Knowledge of the rules/guidelines related to driving commercial vehicles. Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR & First Aid. Physical Demands: Ability to safely drive van for long periods of time. Sufficient physical strength & agility to carry out essential duties which may involve, but not limited to the following activities: semi-reaching to full-reach overhead; walking, climbing stairs, crouching, kneeling, bending, stooping, sitting, standing for an extended period of time, carrying/lifting or moving up to 25 pounds; have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear & have visual acuity; twisting of the waist, shoulders, & legs. Visual & auditory ability to identify & respond to environmental & other hazards related to the activity.