Food Transporter, Part Time Wheels

Job Summary

Reposted: 01/14/2026

This position provides assistance in the preparation of meals and delivers prepared food in proper containers to clients assigned through specific routes and designated time periods.

• Practices proper food handling techniques and food safety procedures to prevent food contamination/poisoning and to ensure the quality of food is maintained.
• Follows safety procedures within the kitchen to promote a safe working environment.
• Ensures all food products (hot and cold) are kept in the proper thermal carrying bag.
• Performs cleaning duties to meet sanitation requirements.
• Assists with the overall cleaning of all pots and pans.
• Delivers meals promptly to comply with the HHSC guidelines.
• Serves food and beverages to meet client’s nutritional needs.
• Ensures the equipment is in good working order and requests repair work as needed.
• Attends and participates in all mandatory training requirements.
• Performs any other duties assigned.

• Knowledge of food handling and safety techniques.
• Knowledge of hygiene practices.
• Keen sense of direction.
• Ability to deal with the public tactfully.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently and in teams.
• Ability to accurately calculate the number of servings.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.

• Reliable vehicle.
• Must possess a valid and current Texas Driver’s License.
• Must obtain and maintain current vehicle insurance as required by the State of Texas.

Valid Texas Driver’s License
* * If the applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver’s License must be obtained prior to employment.

• Standards include packaging food for delivery, helping with preparing food, maintaining cleanliness, adhering to food safety, and delivering Meals to our elderly community while ensuring timely delivery and customer satisfaction.

Occasionally

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and poles.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50-100 pounds in all directions.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools.
• Working in low temperatures
• Working in high temperatures
• Working in noisy environments.
• Working in hazardous conditions.
• Working in adverse environmental conditions is expected.
• Light work that includes carrying objects up to 20 pounds.
• Medium work that includes carrying objects up to 50 pounds.
• Heavy work that includes carrying objects up to 100 pounds or more.

Constantly

• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Driving a County vehicle or a personal vehicle.
• Working in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

• Once hired, must obtain and maintain a valid Food Handler’s Certificate.
• The Webb County Drug and Alcohol Policy applies to this position. Pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check, and a criminal background check are required.
• This position is not covered under Civil Service; however, all other Webb County policies apply.

Webb County provides a variety of benefits available to employees.
Please visit the Risk Management website for more details. The following list of benefits is offered only to benefits-eligible employees in Full-Time positions:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Wellness Program

• Life Insurance

• Ancillary products

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Employee Clinic*

• Vacation and sick leave

• Accrual rates increase based on years of service

• Sixteen (16) County-observed holidays and four (4) personal holidays

• Retirement benefits (TCDRS)
  * Available to ALL employees
  
  ** Available to Permanent Part-Time employees

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