Job Description

This isn’t just a job — it’s a lifeline for those we serve. We encourage you to APPLY today!!

Take a glimpse into why CW might be the right place for you:

Are you someone who enjoys being out on the road, connecting with others, and making a meaningful impact in your community? Join our team as a Meals on Wheels Driver and help bring nourishment, safety checks, and a friendly smile to seniors who rely on us daily.

A Day in the Life of a Meals on Wheels Driver at RW Solutions:

• Start your shift by reporting to our headquarter office in New Britain, CT to pick up the delivery route from your supervisor; which includes a list of addresses and special notes for each stop.
• • Package the meals needed for the delivery route - making sure everything is packed securely and ready for safe transport.
  • Use our Meals on Wheels van to deliver meals with care—knock, greet warmly, hand off the food, and check in with the person. You might be the only friendly face they see all day.
  • Be a source of comfort and connection. You’re trained to spot any concerns and communicate them back to your team.
  • Stay in touch with your coordinator for updates or if anything unexpected comes up during your route.
• Wrap up the day by returning containers, reporting any issues, and completing delivery records.

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What You’ll Need to be Successful:

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Experience as a delivery driver (e.g., food, packages, ride-share)
• Experience working in a customer service related position.
• Familiarity with smartphones, GPS apps, or route tracking tools
• Understanding of food safety practices or willingness to learn
• Friendly, patient, and compassionate communication style
• Ability to stick to a delivery schedule and manage time independently
• Maintain professionalism even in challenging or repetitive situations

Why You’ll Love This Job:

• You’ll go home each day knowing you helped someone stay nourished and connected.
• Develop relationships with the seniors you serve and become a trusted, familiar face in their lives.
• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with free weekends.
• This role keeps you moving — perfect for those who enjoy being on the go instead of behind a desk.
• Work with a supportive, mission-driven group that values kindness, dependability, and community.
• Gain experience in social services, senior care, and community outreach.

Physical & Environmental Demands:

• Must be able to lift and carry insulated meal bags, coolers, and supplies weighing up to 25 lbs, multiple times per shift.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, and climbing stairs while delivering meals to homes or apartments.
• Ability to safely operate a vehicle for extended periods (up to several hours per day), often getting in and out of the vehicle repeatedly during a shift.
• Use of hands and arms for loading meals, handling food containers, and operating vehicle controls.
• Must be comfortable driving and walking in a variety of weather conditions, including rain, snow, heat, and cold.
• Will enter a range of home settings that may include: stairs or uneven walkways, pets, varying levels of cleanliness or clutter, and possible exposure to secondhand smoke, strong odors, or allergens.
• Occasionally exposed to traffic noise, GPS instructions, or other interruptions while on the road.
• May interact with clients who are lonely, ill, or in distress. Must be comfortable offering empathy while maintaining appropriate boundaries.
• Reasonable commendations can be provided.

Behind Every Great Meal Is a Clean Kitchen – Be a Part of It! APPLY today!!

We welcome all individuals to apply for this position. At CW, we are committed to maintaining a respectful and supportive work environment where all employees are valued for their contributions. All applicants will be given equal consideration for employment based on their experience and qualifications, while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regarding discrimination.

Company Overview: RW Solutions, a part of CW Group, is a national non-profit organization that has been delivering mission-driven, high-quality services for more than 60 years. We are committed to fostering a supportive and respectful workplace where every employee is valued for their unique contributions. We’re proud to offer a wide range of services, from vocational rehabilitation programs to delivering healthy food options through the Meals on Wheels program. Our dedication to empowering individuals and strengthening communities drives everything we do, and we continue to work toward a brighter, more welcoming future for all.

Pay Transparency Disclaimer: CW Group, Inc. Entities and Affiliates are committed to pay transparency and fairness. Salary ranges provided reflect the expected compensation based on experience, education, skills, qualifications, location and other relevant job-related factors, and may include additional components such as incentive compensation and benefits. Final compensation will be determined in accordance with applicable laws and business needs (such as contractual obligations).

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Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's License

Skills

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Team Building

Behaviors

• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Motivations

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

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