Route Driver (Class B) - Deliver Food & Serve Communities

St. Mary’s Food Bank; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost employee medical plan

HSA funded by employer

Tuition reimbursement

Vision and Dental coverage

401(k) employer match

Paid 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 scheduled route. The role serves as a Customer Service representative with donors and supports daily route operations.

The position requires a high school diploma, 1 year of commercial driving, and a valid CDL English proficiency test; competitive pay and benefits are offered. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 5am start, route completion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CDL English proficiency test required; read and understand highway signs and reports.
• One year of commercial driving experience preferred; good driving record essential.
• Must meet DOT and FMCSA requirements and be able to lift 50–75 lbs.
• Basic computer skills beneficial for route paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate assigned company vehicles, ensuring fueling, DOT, and appearance standards are met.
• Load/unload SMFB trucks under warehouse supervision guidance.
• Operate pallet jacks per policy and OSHA standards.
• Pre-load equipment for next day’s route as needed.
• Keep vehicles clean; complete daily DOT inspections and vehicle reports.
• Handle food safely to maintain temperature controls and avoid cross contamination.
• Label pallets and donation boxes; fill out receipts accurately.
• Pick up and deliver food donations on time; build strong donor relations.
• Complete daily route reports; drive a B truck for pickups/deliveries.
• Coordinate with Transportation Manager/Driver Supervisor during delays.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.

Skills

High school diploma

Truck mounting/dismounting

Commercial driving experience

Clean driving record

Basic computer skills

CDL English proficiency

DOT medical certification

Lifting 50-75 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

St. Mary’s Food Bank in Phoenix, AZ is hiring a Route Driver (Class B) to pick up and deliver donated food on a scheduled route. The role serves as a Customer Service representative with donors and supports daily route operations.

The position requires a high school diploma, 1 year of commercial driving, and a valid CDL English proficiency test; competitive pay and benefits are offered. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 5am start, route completion.