Truck Driver CDL B

Capital Area Food Bank; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Capital Area Food Bank seeks a CDL B driver to operate company vehicles for food deliveries to partner agencies and to collect donations from donors in the Washington, DC region. The role requires safe driving and adherence to DOT regulations.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading, vehicle maintenance, and clear communication with CAFB staff, donors, and clients. Occasional event support and warehouse tasks are part of the job.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 5 years of driving experience.
• CDL B with Air Brake Endorsement and a satisfactory safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicle to deliver to partner agencies and pick up donations.
• Load, unload, and clean the truck regularly.
• Maintain vehicle condition and comply with DOT and safety rules.
• Communicate with CAFB staff, donors, and clients regarding operations.
• Assist with events and distributions as needed.
• Support warehouse operations as directed by the Manager of Transportation & Logistics.

Skills

DOT standards knowledge

Customer service

Maps/GPS navigation

Professionalism

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL B

Air Brake Endorsement

Job description

About The Organization

The Capital Area Food Bank works to address hunger today and create brighter futures tomorrow for more than a million people across the region experiencing food insecurity. As the anchor in the area’s hunger relief infrastructure, the food bank provided more than 60 million meals to people in need last year, by supplying food to hundreds of nonprofit organizations as well as directly to the community. Creating long-term solutions to food security requires more than just food: it includes addressing the root causes of food insecurity by partnering with organizations that provide critical services like job training programs, health care, and education. To learn more, visit Food Bank for the Washington, DC, Region | Capital Area Food Bank.

Description

The Truck Driver – CDL B operates company vehicles to make food deliveries to our partner agencies, picks up food donations from donors, and follows all DOT and safety rules and regulations. The driver also monitors the physical and mechanical condition of vehicles to help maintain a safe and efficient truck fleet.

Essential Functions

• Maintenance of vehicle and gas.
• Drive vehicle to transport food following all food safety regulations to and from the food bank to areas as assigned.
• Load, unload and clean truck, regularly.
• Communicate knowledgeably with co-workers, donors and clients about the Capital Area Food Bank and associated situations.
• Assist with special events and distributions of Capital Area Food Bank products.
• Assist with operations as needed, as directed by the Director of Operations.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.
• Warehouse operations

Qualifications

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of driving experience
• Possession of a current Commercial Driver's License, (CDL B), and Air Brake Endorsement
• Satisfactory safe driving record

Other Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of the Department of Transportation's standards for commercial driving.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals, including clients of the Capital Area Food Bank, either autonomously or in a team environment.
• Ability to read a map, follow GPS or instructions while navigating to various locations within the Washington Metropolitan Area.
• Must exhibit excellent customer service skills while interacting with CAFB staff, donors, agencies and or clients at all times.
• Effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a level of professionalism, promoting Capital Area Food Bank's community spirit and mission.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle, forklift, or pallet jack with a valid license
• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Frequently required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
• Must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Drives in traffic, and throughout the community
• General food distribution center; contains moving forklifts and pallet jacks
• Frequent exposure to changes in temperature conditions
• Regular business hours; extended hours when necessary and for special events.

Reporting

• Reports to Manager of Transportation & Logistics

Compensation

• $24.04 to $29.39 hourly

Schedule

• Regular work hours are Tuesday through Saturday, from 6:00AM to 2:30PM, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Extended hours may be required for special events.

NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Please access our website at Food Bank for the Washington, DC, Region | Capital Area Food Bank to learn more about Capital Area Food Bank and our employee benefits.