Churchill County
Churchill County is hiring for a new full‑time combined position: CART and Meals on Wheels Driver (Transportation Specialist).
This position typically works Monday through Friday and plays a vital role in supporting senior citizens in our community. The Transportation Specialist delivers nutritious meals to homebound seniors through the Meals on Wheels program and provides safe, reliable transportation to medical and other essential appointments. In addition, this role is responsible for completing routine bus inspections and assisting seniors and individuals with disabilities in accessing vital services throughout the community and surrounding areas.
Individuals in this role must be skilled at interacting with senior citizens, observing and monitoring their well‑being, and reporting any concerns to supervisory staff at the William N. Pennington Life Center.
Please refer to the full job description below for additional details regarding duties, qualifications, and requirements.
As a full‑time, regular position, the person hired would be enrolled in the Nevada PERS retirement system. In addition to the salary paid, the county contributes an additional 36.75% into PERS on the employee’s behalf (value of $5.77 per hour or approximately $12,000 annually). The county also pays 100% for employee‑only health insurance premiums (equivalent to $6.15 per hour or $12,800 annually). An employee in this position will also receive full accruals of vacation leave (8 hours per month) and sick leave (10 hours per month), in addition to 8 hours for pay for 11 paid holidays.
Application Instructions Applications must be submitted by 12:00 AM on January 11, 2026. Applications can be submitted online at www.churchillcounty.org/careers. Paper applications are also available at the Churchill County Human Resources Office, located at 155 N. Taylor Street, Suite 177.
Position Summary Responsible for preparing, loading, and delivering meals to seniors in the Meals on Wheels program. Completes wellness check on seniors at the time of food delivery and provides referrals for additional services as deemed necessary for seniors to maintain safe and healthy independent living.
Core Responsibilities
Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
Inspects vehicle to ensure it is clean and in operable condition; completes inspection paperwork and reports the need for service or repair; ensures vehicles are scheduled for routine maintenance as required.
Assists with packing and transporting meals to isolated or homebound senior citizens and residents with disabilities.
Drives vehicle to and from various locations, following a pre‑established schedule or on an on‑call basis; adjusts schedules as required.
Maintains driver log; for each trip lists client name, address, and other information.
Transports meals and beverages to the homebound, ensuring the meal is safely delivered; assists with packing of meals; reports unusual circumstances to Senior Center Manager.
Ensures temperatures of meals are compliant with regulations and procedures.
Communicates any client welfare concern to Senior Center Manager.
Washes and cleans the interior of the vehicle; fuels the vehicle.
Participates in in‑service training to update skills and learn techniques for dealing with various clients.
Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the division’s service to customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
Education and Experience High School diploma/GED; AND one (1) year of customer service experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:
Laws, rules and regulations for operating a motor vehicle in the state of Nevada.
Food safety and handling principles, practices and equipment related to the work.
County geography.
Standard office practices and procedures, including records management.
Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio‑economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
Skill in:
Working without close supervision in standard work situations.
Maintaining accurate records of work performed.
Understanding and following oral and written directions.
Driving a vehicle skillfully and safely.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
Dealing effectively with disabled individuals and others needing special assistance.
Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or division goals, objectives and activities.
Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
Nevada Driver’s License.
First Aid, CPR and elder abuse training/certification within three (3) months of date of employment.
Physical demands: mobility to work in a transportation setting and operate a motor vehicle; strength and agility to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds; stamina to sit for extended periods of time; vision to read printed materials; hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Work may involve extensive travel, bodily fluids, fumes, chemicals or exposure to noise.
Conditions of Employment
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
New employees are required to submit to a background investigation and, if hired for a safety‑sensitive position, a drug/alcohol screen. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug/alcohol screen (if applicable).
Churchill County participates in E‑Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each applicant’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I‑9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.
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This position typically works Monday through Friday and plays a vital role in supporting senior citizens in our community. The Transportation Specialist delivers nutritious meals to homebound seniors through the Meals on Wheels program and provides safe, reliable transportation to medical and other essential appointments. In addition, this role is responsible for completing routine bus inspections and assisting seniors and individuals with disabilities in accessing vital services throughout the community and surrounding areas.
Individuals in this role must be skilled at interacting with senior citizens, observing and monitoring their well‑being, and reporting any concerns to supervisory staff at the William N. Pennington Life Center.
Please refer to the full job description below for additional details regarding duties, qualifications, and requirements.
As a full‑time, regular position, the person hired would be enrolled in the Nevada PERS retirement system. In addition to the salary paid, the county contributes an additional 36.75% into PERS on the employee’s behalf (value of $5.77 per hour or approximately $12,000 annually). The county also pays 100% for employee‑only health insurance premiums (equivalent to $6.15 per hour or $12,800 annually). An employee in this position will also receive full accruals of vacation leave (8 hours per month) and sick leave (10 hours per month), in addition to 8 hours for pay for 11 paid holidays.
Application Instructions Applications must be submitted by 12:00 AM on January 11, 2026. Applications can be submitted online at www.churchillcounty.org/careers. Paper applications are also available at the Churchill County Human Resources Office, located at 155 N. Taylor Street, Suite 177.
Position Summary Responsible for preparing, loading, and delivering meals to seniors in the Meals on Wheels program. Completes wellness check on seniors at the time of food delivery and provides referrals for additional services as deemed necessary for seniors to maintain safe and healthy independent living.
Core Responsibilities
Demonstrates regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
Inspects vehicle to ensure it is clean and in operable condition; completes inspection paperwork and reports the need for service or repair; ensures vehicles are scheduled for routine maintenance as required.
Assists with packing and transporting meals to isolated or homebound senior citizens and residents with disabilities.
Drives vehicle to and from various locations, following a pre‑established schedule or on an on‑call basis; adjusts schedules as required.
Maintains driver log; for each trip lists client name, address, and other information.
Transports meals and beverages to the homebound, ensuring the meal is safely delivered; assists with packing of meals; reports unusual circumstances to Senior Center Manager.
Ensures temperatures of meals are compliant with regulations and procedures.
Communicates any client welfare concern to Senior Center Manager.
Washes and cleans the interior of the vehicle; fuels the vehicle.
Participates in in‑service training to update skills and learn techniques for dealing with various clients.
Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the division’s service to customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
Education and Experience High School diploma/GED; AND one (1) year of customer service experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:
Laws, rules and regulations for operating a motor vehicle in the state of Nevada.
Food safety and handling principles, practices and equipment related to the work.
County geography.
Standard office practices and procedures, including records management.
Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio‑economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone.
Skill in:
Working without close supervision in standard work situations.
Maintaining accurate records of work performed.
Understanding and following oral and written directions.
Driving a vehicle skillfully and safely.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
Dealing effectively with disabled individuals and others needing special assistance.
Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or division goals, objectives and activities.
Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
Nevada Driver’s License.
First Aid, CPR and elder abuse training/certification within three (3) months of date of employment.
Physical demands: mobility to work in a transportation setting and operate a motor vehicle; strength and agility to lift materials weighing up to 50 pounds; stamina to sit for extended periods of time; vision to read printed materials; hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Work may involve extensive travel, bodily fluids, fumes, chemicals or exposure to noise.
Conditions of Employment
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
New employees are required to submit to a background investigation and, if hired for a safety‑sensitive position, a drug/alcohol screen. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug/alcohol screen (if applicable).
Churchill County participates in E‑Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each applicant’s Form I‑9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I‑9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.
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