Route Driver - Class B

St. Mary; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay package

Medical insurance

PTO and holidays

Job summary

St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix, AZ is hiring a Route Driver (Class B) to pick up and deliver donated food on a regular route. The role includes daily donor interactions and driving a Class B truck on a M-F, 5am-start schedule until the route is finished.

Starting pay is $23/hr. Responsibilities cover vehicle upkeep, loading/unloading, route planning, and accurate documentation. Candidates need a high school diploma or GED, CDL English Proficiency, and a valid DOT medical certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of experience driving a commercial vehicle.
• Valid driving record and FMCSA CDL English Proficiency test compliance.
• DOT Medical Certification and ability to lift 50–75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned vehicles, fueling, and appearance to standards.
• Assist in loading/unloading SMFB trucks per policy and OSHA standards.
• Operate pallet jacks and move equipment as needed.
• Pre-load equipment for next day’s route; ensure cleanliness of trailers/trucks.
• Complete daily DOT reports and food handling documentation.
• Label pallets and donation boxes accurately; maintain donor relations.
• Deliver food donations on time and report to supervisor during delays.
• Drive a Class B truck; stand-in on local route pickups when required.
• Report down times to Transportation Manager/Driver Supervisor; safety sensitive role.

Skills

CDL English Proficiency

One year experience

Good driving record

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Career Opportunities with St. Mary's Food Bank

A great place to work.

Careers At St. Mary's Food Bank

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

St. Mary’s Food Bank (SMFB) has an opening for a Route Driver (Class B) at our Phoenix, Arizona location. The Route Driver will pick up and deliver donated food on a regularly scheduled route. Our Route Drivers act in the capacity of Customer Service Representatives in their daily contact with donors.

Two Available Positions

Schedule is M-F, working 5am-until route is finished

Starting pay is $23/hr.

Responsibilities of the Route Driver include, but are not limited to:

• Up-keep of assigned company vehicles to ensure, fueling, DOT and appearance standards are met.
• Assisting in the loading/unloading of SMFB trucks under the direction of warehouse authority.
• Operating manual or electric pallet jacks according to SMFB policy and OSHA standards.
• Pre-loading equipment needed for the following day’s route if needed.
• Washing out trailers/truck boxes to ensure cleanliness.
• Completing Driver Record of Duty and Vehicle Inspection Reports daily as required by the Department of Transportation.
• Maintaining the proper handling of food to ensure specific temperatures measures and cross contamination guidelines are adhered to.
• Properly labeling pallets and Food Drive boxes.
• Accurately and neatly filling out Donation Receipts with required information.
• Picking-up and delivering food donations, ensuring on-time standards are met.
• Maintaining excellent relations with Food Donors/merchants and individuals at all times.
• Completing daily reports.
• Driving a B truck to complete a pick-up or delivery.
• Filling-in on local store route pickups if needed.
• Reporting to the Transportation Manager/ Driver Supervisor for disposition during down time or delays.
• This is a safety sensitive position.

SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS

• A high school diploma or GED.
• The ability to mount and dismount the truck multiple times during the route.
• One year experience driving a commercial vehicle.
• Good driving record.
• Basic computer skills.
• St. Mary’s drivers must be compliant with FMCSA and pass a CDL English Proficiency test. This is a requirement as a commercial motor vehicle carrier. Due to this, all drivers must be able to read and speak sufficiently to understand highways signs, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records per 49 CFR 391.11(b)(2)
• Current DOT Medical Certification.
• Ability to move and/or lift 50-75 lbs. on a consistent basis.

What we offer:

• Competitive Compensation Package:
  • Competitive Pay, including:
    • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous employer match
    • Employee Referral Bonus Program
    • Tuition Assistance
• Medical and Insurance Coverage
  • An employee-only medical plan at no cost to you
  • 4 low-cost employee-only, spouse and/or family member medical plans
  • Vision and Dental coverage
  • Health Savings Account generously funded by the employer and Flexible Spending Account options
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death & Accident Insurance at no cost to you.
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
  • Optional Pet Insurance and Legal Shield Identity Theft offering
• Time Off
  • 15 PTO days, accrued bi-weekly, that increases with length of service
  • 40 hours of Personal/Sick time
  • 8 Company Paid Holidays

This is your chance to join a cohesive and welcoming team and make a difference in our Arizona communities. Join our Mission to alleviate hunger.

St. Mary’s Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other protected status under all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.