Driver - CDL

God s Love We Deliver; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

God's Love We Deliver seeks CDL drivers to deliver meals across the New York metro area, acting as ambassadors for the organization and ensuring timely, accurate deliveries.

Drivers operate from our kitchen in SoHo to Sunset Park Brooklyn, interacting with clients professionally and upholding safety and confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications

• Valid New York State CDL and clean driving record.
• Experience in commercial delivery preferred.
• Commitment to safety and reliable service.
• Excellent communication and customer service.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs and work in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and inspect delivery vehicles.
• Load and deliver meals along assigned routes.
• Provide courteous service while maintaining client confidentiality.
• Use routing technology and company-issued devices to navigate routes.
• Communicate delays, vehicle concerns, or route issues to management.
• Follow all food safety, vehicle safety, and organizational policies.
• Support and provide guidance to volunteer Van Assistants as needed.

Skills

CDL required

Driving experience

Safety-minded

Customer service

Route planning

Lifting up to 70 lbs

Tools

Routing technology

Company devices

Job description

God's Love We Deliver, a nonsectarian organization, is the New York metropolitan area's leading provider of life-sustaining meals and nutrition counseling for people living with severe illnesses. Begun as an HIV/AIDS service organization, God's Love provides for people living with more than 200 individual diagnoses. God's Love cooks and home delivers the specific, nutritious meals a client's severe illness and treatment so urgently require. Meals are individually tailored for each client by one of our Registered Dietitians, and all clients have access to unlimited nutrition counseling. God's Love supports families by providing meals for the children and senior caregivers of our clients. All of our services are provided at no cost to our clients.

About the Role:

Our CDL Drivers safely and efficiently deliver meals while serving as ambassadors of God's Love We Deliver for our clients and communities. Drivers typically complete up to 60 delivery stops per day and/or routine transport of our meals between our commercial kitchen in SoHo and Sunset Park Brooklyn. They interact directly with clients and cross-team colleagues in a professional, compassionate, and respectful manner.

Responsibilities:

• Safely operate and inspect assigned delivery vehicles.
• Load and deliver meals accurately and efficiently along assigned routes.
• Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining client confidentiality.
• Use routing technology and company-issued devices to navigate delivery routes.
• Communicate delays, vehicle concerns, or route issues to management.
• Follow all food safety, vehicle safety, and organizational policies.
• Support and provide guidance to volunteer Van Assistants as needed.

About You:

• Valid New York State Commercial Driver's License (CDL) New York State Driver's License required.
• Must maintain a driving record that satisfies God's Love vehicle insurance and motor vehicle record eligibility (e.g. no: DUI/DWI, reckless driving, license suspensions, or excessive moving violations).
• Previous commercial driving, delivery, transportation, or logistics experience preferred.
• Strong commitment to safety, reliability, compassionate client service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage routes efficiently, and meet delivery schedules.
• Ability to frequently stoop, kneel, and lift and/or move up to 70 lbs.
• Comfortable working in all weather environments (e.g. cold and hot)