CDL Driver Class A

Feeding America; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank is seeking a Class A CDL driver to join our transportation team in the Harrisburg area. You will drive safely, perform pre- and post-trip inspections, and ensure timely loading, unloading, and delivery of products to partner agencies.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and a clean driving record. The role requires excellent customer service, teamwork, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must have a valid Class A CDL with a clean driving record.
• Ability to drive and operate in a safe, professional manner.
• Experience in trucking/warehouse environments preferred.
• Proven multitasking and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre- and post-trip inspections and report safety concerns.
• Operate vehicles safely, complying with DOT regulations.
• Load, unload, and secure cargo and maintain paperwork accuracy.
• Communicate with supervisors about delays and arrival times.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and follow fuel and maintenance schedules.
• Assist with distributions and special events as needed.
• Adhere to no tobacco use in vehicles and no phone use while driving.

Skills

Safety-minded

Team player

Customer service

Multitasking

Problem solving

Reading maps

Organizational skills

Professional etiquette

Friendly demeanor

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

GPS navigation

Job description

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Passion for the CPFBs mission and core values.
• Ability to understand and work with the diverse dynamics of a non-profit as well as multicultural populations.
• Ability to work as part of a high-performance team and be a strong team player.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Department of Transportation’s standards for commercial driving.
• Ability to read a map, follow GPS or instructions while navigating to various locations within the CPFB territory.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work well with many different personality types.
• Ability to be even temperament, does not fluster easily.
• Must be reliable, with high integrity and strong work ethic.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to provide excellent internal and external customer service, professional etiquette, and personal boundaries.
• Must be friendly, outgoing, positive attitude and comfortable speaking to people.
• Must have professional demeanor with the ability to work cooperatively across all levels of the organization.
• Must be detail oriented with the ability to work independently, plan, prioritize, take initiative, resolve problems, meet deadlines and multi-task.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to attend departmental and all staff meetings as directed, staying informed of ongoing changes in department and overall organization.
• Knowledge of organization’s computer software and systems, including Microsoft Office Suite, department-specific software systems, telecommunications, and internet applications.

End date

October 21, 2026

Opportunity type

Job

Category

Warehouse / Supply Chain / Drivers

Job responsibilities

Physical Requirements or Licenses

• A valid driver’s license with history of a good and safe driving record and Department of Transportation medical card with the proven ability to drive.
• Must have a Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) A Class A CDL permits you to operate any combination of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more. It also allows you to haul a trailer that weighs more than 10,000 pounds.
• Must be able to maintain a Department of Transportation physical.
• Pre-employment drug screening and post-accident drug screening.
• Ability to drive in traffic, and throughout the community.
• Must be able to use an electric pallet jack and forklift and become certified if not currently.
• Conditions may include working outside in inclement weather, working closely with others, working alone, and working protracted or irregular hours.
• Up to 2/3 of the time: walk, sit, squat, bend and twist, reach at various heights above and below shoulder level.
• Up to 1/2 of the time: push or pull; lift or carry large, heavy, awkward objects while maneuvering in a confined space, e.g., narrow aisles, high density storage areas, inside of a truck box, etc., ascend or descend flights of stairs; climb in or out of trucks, docks, and/or forklifts.
• Work inside freezers and coolers with a temperature of -10 °F to 38 °F.
• Must be able to routinely lift or move up to 60 pounds.
• The work environment is typically quiet.

Job Accountabilities

• Always operate in a “Safety First” manner.
• Maintain a professional relationship and a positive attitude with all donors, partner agencies, volunteers, and colleagues.
• Conduct pre- and post-trip truck inspections daily and report any safety or maintenance concerns immediately to the appropriate supervisor.
• Maintain the vehicles in good operating condition and report any maintenance, accident or mechanical issues to the Transportation Manager and/or Lead Driver immediately and in their absence to the VP/Director of Purchasing, Food Sourcing and Transportation.
• Complete daily fuel trip reports and turn in at the close of the month along with the mileage and reefer hour reports to the appropriate supervisor.
• Keep the truck and/or trailers clean and complete the monthly cleaning schedule as required.
• Adhere to the CPFB regulation of no smoking and no use of tobacco products in any CPFB vehicles.
• Adhere to the CPFB regulation of no mobile phone use while operating an organizational vehicle. If the CDL driver needs to use a mobile phone, they must pull off to a safe location to make or respond to requests, texts, or emails unless an appropriate Bluetooth or similar device is being utilized for mobile calls.
• Load and unload vehicles as required.
• Follow the daily manifest; complete and turn in necessary paperwork as required.
• Keep in contact with the VP/Director of Purchasing, Food Sourcing and Transportation, Transportation Manager and/or Lead Driver if they become detained outside the warehouse for any reason. Let Customer Service and Transportation Manager know their estimated time of arrival and what, if anything, they are returning with.
• Ability to deliver and pick up and unload items as assigned and abide by all weight restrictions of the various vehicles used for such purpose.
• Maintain proper fuel, DEF, and fluids as necessary to operate the vehicle safely.
• Operate all vehicles in a safe manner and in compliance with all Department of Transportation requirements, including maintaining appropriate load securement with each delivery and backhaul.
• Maintain water levels in their assigned electric jacks.
• Assist with special events and distributions of CPFB products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Education: A high school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Combination of education, experience, and/or training that provides the required knowledge and skills for the position. Minimum of 5 years of driving experience

Deadline

October 21, 2026

About the organization

The Central Pennsylvania Food Bank is a nonprofit organization committed to ending hunger in 27 counties across central Pennsylvania. By working with more than 1,100 local agencies and programs, we serve 278,000 people in need each month through our three Healthy Food Hubs, located in Harrisburg, Williamsport, and Hollidaysburg.

Additional information

Rate: $25-26/hour, depending on experience