Driver, Class B

Feeding Tampa Bay; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Feeding Tampa Bay is seeking a Class B Driver to deliver meals and supplies to agencies and donors within Florida. The role requires a valid Class B license, a clean driving record, and at least 2 years of driving experience. Forklift and food-safety certifications are preferred or may be obtained within 30 days.

Will perform pre-trip inspections, complete route reports, manage pickups, and ensure timely, accurate deliveries while maintaining vehicle hygiene and safety across shifts.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B license required.
• Clean driving record required.
• At least 2 years of driving experience.
• Forklift and pallet jack certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days.
• Food safety certification or willingness to obtain within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip inspection of tractor and trailer.
• Pickup product from donors and obtain signature or stamp on route report.
• Complete truck inspection information reports.
• Deliver loads to agencies and drop products at predetermined sites for agency pickup.
• Check product deliveries and pick tickets for order accuracy.
• Secure signature from agency/donor at drops and pickups.
• Complete driver paperwork reconciling pickups and drop-offs.
• Maintain a hygienic environment inside and outside tractors and trailers.
• Fill out mileage log with times and mileage for all stops.
• Debrief with supervisor on route conditions and execution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid Class B license

Clean driving record

Forklift certified

Food safety certification

Physical stamina

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Company Overview

Feeding Tampa Bay serves ten counties in West Central Florida and is a leader in hunger relief across our region. Just last year, we served 85M meals to our neighbors through direct service and through our network of 400+ food pantry partners.

But, we know food alone won’t solve hunger — that’s why we’re redefining what it means to feed our region. By creating pathways to possibilities for nearly 1 million people, Feeding Tampa Bay connects and convenes solutions, partners, and resources that nourish long-term stability. As a member of the Feeding America network, we will work to dismantle barriers for individuals, families, and seniors across our area — because it’s possible.

Description

POSITION TITLE: Class B Driver
REPORTS TO: Transportation Manager
STATUS: Non-Exempt
SALARY: $23.00/hr

If you would like to learn how you can make an impact as part of our dedicated team in the Class B Driver role, we want to hear from you!

Summary

The Feeding Tampa Bay Class B driver is responsible for delivering product to agencies and scheduled pickup sites, and picking up product from donors within the state of Florida.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform pre-trip inspection of tractor and trailer. Report any defects immediately to the supervisor.
• Pick up product from donors and obtain a signature or stamp on the route report.
• Complete truck inspection information reports.
• Deliver loads to agencies and drop products at predetermined sites for agency pickup.
• Check product deliveries and pick tickets for order/load accuracy.
• Secure signature from agency/donor at drops and pickups.
• Complete driver paperwork reconciling pickups and drop-offs.
• Maintain a hygienic environment inside and outside of tractors and trailers
• Fill out the mileage log, consisting of times and mileage to all stops.
• Debrief with supervisor regarding route conditions and executions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B commercial driver’s license.
• Clean driving record.
• At least 2 years of driving experience.
• Certified in the use of electrically powered forklifts and pallet jacks, or willingness to obtain within the first 30 days of employment.
• Food safety certification, or willingness to obtain, within the first 30 days of employment.
• Ongoing lifting/lowering, push, pull, and carrying boxes/packages weighing up to 50 lbs. for 8-to-10 hour shifts
• Work in an environment that will contain variable temperatures and humidity, exposure to noise, dust/dirt
• Bend, stop, crouch, climb, stand, sit, walk, and turn/pivot.
• Drivers must be able to maintain three points of contact—two hands and one foot or two feet and one hand—while climbing steps, handholds, ladders, or other equipment.
• Must pass level 2 background through the Hillsborough County school district