Meal Transporter - Local Government

THE POSITION

NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2026-45680-L0885. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM MARCH 24, 2026 TO APRIL 6, 2026, YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.

Are you looking for a rewarding position where you can contribute to the well-being of seniors in Lebanon County? We are eager to welcome a dependable part-time Meal Transporter to deliver nutritious meals to immobile and elderly residents in their homes. Compassion and understanding of our customers is key to this position. Work for an agency that provides valuable services to people aged 60 and older, one of the fastest growing segments of the population. Make a meaningful impact in your community, apply with us today! DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Meal Transporter, you will be responsible for maintaining the immobile and sick elderly in their homes as long as possible by delivering hot, nutritious meals daily, ensuring their well-being via face-to-face interactions. Work involves maintaining detailed service rosters, delivering meals using the shortest route, and inspecting the quality and quantity of food. You will also be required to notify the office if a client requests to discontinue services, if they have changes in their health or condition, and if there are any unusual circumstances in their living conditions. Additional responsibilities include:

• Ordering meals for the following day
• Attending meetings as required
• Possibly handling up to 40 meals per day
• Wearing an ID badge while delivering meals
• Loading 20 to 30 pounds of insulated containers into your vehicle at the beginning of your shift
• Maintaining the vehicle in a safe and sanitary condition
• Climbing up and down stairs

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Part-time employment
• This position is a Meal Transporter Substitute and will work for approximately six weeks to learn all the routes. Once trained on the routes, the candidate will be on an on-call basis as needed.
• Work hours are approximately 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday - Friday. Hours are subject to change depending on weather, route, or driving conditions.
• Note: Selected candidate must use their own personal vehicle to deliver meals. In addition to the hourly rate, selected candidate will receive the current IRS mileage rate.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
• When an offer is extend, we will request driving record Information from Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months of experience which required operation of a motor vehicle as a regular duty; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirement:

Condition of Employment:

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• Hiring preference for this vacancy may be given to candidates who live within Lebanon County. If no eligible candidates who live within Lebanon County apply for this position, candidates who reside in other counties may be considered.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted b