Truck Driver

Central Union Mission; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Union Mission in Washington, DC seeks a dedicated professional to manage regular donation pickups and support operations. The role requires driving a commercial box-truck in city and highway traffic and building donor relationships.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, documenting receipts, performing truck checks, and coordinating with staff and volunteers across the DC area. CDL is preferred but not required; requires high school diploma and legal work authorization.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a professional truck driver.
• Authorized to legally work in the United States.
• ServSafe and other food handling training (training provided on hire).
• Experience driving in city and highway traffic.
• Able to read a map and use GPS technology.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a commercial box-truck with a liftgate in city and highway traffic.
• Pick up large donations of food daily from various suppliers on a scheduled basis.
• Build positive relationships with regular donors.
• Load and unload food from trucks; ensure receipts are completed legibly and documented.
• Ensure proper food handling and storage; perform daily truck inspections.
• Weekly deliveries to other Mission ministry locations in DC area; assist with events.
• Collaborate with staff and volunteers to support ministry programs.

Skills

Truck driving

Donor relations

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

GPS navigation

Job description

REPORTS TO: Manager of Community Donations and Drivers

LOCATION: Washington, DC

SUMMARY: A motivated, skilled professional to provide regular donation pickups supporting the operations of Central Union Mission. The candidate should have employment experience driving a commercial truck in both city and highway traffic, as well as experience managing relationships with donors.

Major Responsibilities:

90% Donation Pick-Ups and Delivery

• Safely operate a commercial box-truck with a liftgate in both city and highway traffic conditions


• Pick up large donations of food daily from various suppliers on a scheduled basis from local and regional sites.


• Build positive and productive relationships with partners who donate regularly.


• Load and unload food from trucks.


• Ensure donation receipts are completed legibly and documented properly when receiving donations.


• Ensure proper food handling and storage.


• Perform and record a daily pre- and post- inspection of truck.


• Knowledgeable of Family Ministry programs to better assist both staff and participants.


• Weekly deliveries to other Mission ministry locations in DC area


• Assist with special events and support other departments, when needed.

10% Other

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least five years of experience serving as a professional truck driver


• High School Diploma/GED, required.


• Authorized to legally work in the United States


• Required ServSafe and other food handling training (training can be provided upon hire)


• CDL preferred, but not required.


• Experience driving in city and highway traffic.


• Able to read a map and use GPS technology.


• Able to lift, pull or push 25 lbs. when necessary.


• Be reliable, flexible and dependable.


• Employ adequate verbal and written communication skills.


• Exercise good math and writing skills.


• Ability to delegate and organize.


• Work as a team player assisting co-workers, volunteers and program participants.


• Enjoys working with the public.


• Demonstrate Christ-like attitude at all times.


• Committed Christian and active member of a church. Agreement with Mission’s Statement of Faith required.

Central Union Mission is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the oldest private social service agency in Washington, DC. In addition to its emergency shelter, which provides over 62,000 bed-nights each year, the Mission operates a holistic, Christ-centered transformation and workforce development program for men, provides benefits for veterans, helps people overcome addictions, operates a food and clothing distribution center which provides food for over 4000 people each month, runs a camp for underprivileged children, and offers a ministry to families and senior citizens.