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title: Substitute Driver at Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island
description: Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island is hiring for the Substitute Driver role in Providence,
  RI. Part-time role. See the full description and apply.
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date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z
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| **Company** | Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island |
| **Location** | Providence, RI |
| **Salary** | $17.24/hr |
| **Type** | Part Time |
| **Posted** | Oct 26, 2026 |

## Is this job real?

**Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening.

## Visa sponsorship

- **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island.
- **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island.

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## Description

***Overview***

The mission of Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island is to meet the nutritional and special needs of older adults and other populations to help them maintain their independence. Since 1969, from Westerly to Woonsocket our staff and volunteers serve 1,500 meals each day. While the Home-Delivered Meal Program is the most recognized service, Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island also has a Capital City Café Program, a Restaurant Voucher Program, Pet Food Program and a Senior Wish Program for those in need.

***Summary***

The Substitute Driver supports the day to day operation of Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island’s home delivered meal program. This includes ensuring there are sufficient meals for the route, delivering meals, conducing a safety check and providing home bound seniors an opportunity for socialization.

This is a per diem position; Monday through Friday with core hours of 9:00 am - 2:30 pm; as needed.

***Essential Duties and Responsibilities***

· Drive a Meals on Wheels of RI delivery vehicle

· Ensure that sufficient entrées and cold packs are available for each recipient

· Conduct a safety check upon meal delivery and report concerns

· Provide client an opportunity for socialization

· Deliver menus, greeting cards and any other informational material

· Keep delivery vehicle clean

· Report any damage to delivery vehicle

· Deliver emergency shelf stable food/frozen dinners to clients, as needed

· Adhere to the Employee Handbook and Driver Rules & Regulations

· Attend and participate in staff meetings and special events

· Other duties as assigned

***Compensation***

$16.00 per hour. Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

***Education and Experience***

· 1-3 years driving experience

· Valid driver’s license and good driving record

· Experience working with older populations, preferred

***Knowledge, Skills and Abilities***

· Commitment to the mission of Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island

· Possesses high energy, positive attitude, dedication

· Must be able to lift 20 pounds

· Must be able to climb stairs
## Skills

- Event Planning
- Employee Handbook Development
- Driving

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