Tractor Trailer Driver

St. Mary; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Employee referral bonus

Tuition assistance

Employer-sponsored medical plan

Vision & Dental

Health Savings Account

Disability & Life Insurance

Wellness programs

Pet insurance

Job summary

St. Mary’s Food Bank in Arizona seeks a Tractor Trailer Driver (Class A) to run scheduled routes collecting donated food and delivering to warehouses. The role requires CDL A, DOT cert, clean driving record, and ability to lift 50–75 lbs. Hours begin at 5am; pay starts at $27/hr, with safety as a priority.

You will interact with donors, complete required paperwork, and maintain vehicle standards. This is a safety-sensitive position with opportunities to contribute to the community.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of demonstrated experience driving a commercial vehicle.
• CDL (Class A) required.
• FMCSA compliance and ability to pass CDL English proficiency test.
• Good driving record.
• Current DOT Medical Certification.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to read/write and understand highway signs; report completion.
• Ability to move and lift 50–75 lbs.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Good planning and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned company vehicles per Safety, Fueling, DOT and Appearance standards.
• Assist in loading/unloading; operate pallet jacks; prep for next day routes.
• Complete Driver's Duty Status and Vehicle Inspection Reports as required by DOT.
• Label pallets and donor boxes with accurate information.
• Fill out donation receipts neatly with pertinent data.
• Pickup and deliver food donations on time to donor satisfaction.
• Maintain positive relations with donors and merchants.
• Complete daily reports as necessary.
• Drive a Class A or B truck for pickups/deliveries.
• Report to Central Dispatch; perform other duties as assigned.
• This is a safety-sensitive position.

Skills

CDL Class A

FMCSA compliance

DOT medical

High school or GED

1 year commercial driving

Good driving record

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Lifting 50–75 lbs

Self-starter

Planning & organization

Education

CDL (Class A)

High School or GED

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Are you interested in working for an organization that serves the community you live in? St. Mary’s Food Bank (SMFB) has an opening for a Tractor Trailer Driver (Class A). The Tractor Trailer Driver is responsible for driving a company truck on a regularly scheduled route to pick up donated food products from food donors and returning to the appropriate warehouse for loading and unloading. Additionally, the driver may pick up product from “write-ins” and other unscheduled destinations, and occasionally transports product to off-site locations, including our partner Agencies.

Hours are 5am-until route is finished

Pay starting at $27/hr.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the upkeep of assigned company vehicles to ensure Safety, Fueling, DOT and Appearance standards are met.
• Assists in the loading/unloading of SMFBA trucks working under the direction of warehouse authority. Operating manual or electric pallet jacks according to SMFBA policy and OSHA standards. Pre-loading equipment needed for the following day’s route needs. Washing out trailers/truck boxes to ensure cleanliness.
• Completes Driver Record of Duty and Vehicle Inspection Reports as required by the Department of Transportation and SMFBA. Maintaining the proper handling of food to ensure specific temperatures measures and cross contamination guidelines are adhered to.
• Responsible for the proper labeling of pallets and Food Drive boxes to include the Donor’s name.
• Responsible for accurately filling out Donation Receipts with all pertinent information required, neatly.
• Responsible for the pick-up and delivery of food donations, ensuring on-time standards are met to the Donor’s satisfaction.
• Responsible for maintaining excellent relations with Food Donors/Merchants and Individuals, especially while driving.
• Completes daily reports as necessary.
• Required to drive a Class A or B truck to complete a pick-up or delivery.
• Reports to the Centralized Dispatch Supervisor for disposition during down time or delays.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• This is a safety sensitive position.

SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications required

• Required: High School or GED.
• Required: Minimum 1 years of demonstrated and successful experience driving a
• commercial vehicle.
• Required: CDL (Class A)
• 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)
• Good driving record,
• Current DOT Medical Certification.
• Solid level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to move and/or lift 50-75 lbs. on a consistent basis.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision.
• Good planning and organization skills.

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
  • 9 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.