Class C Professional Driver - Summer Feeding

Houston Food Bank•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This seasonal and contingent position will last approximately 9-11 weeks, with potential adjustments based on volume and business needs. The Class C Professional Driver supports the Houston Food Bank's mission by ensuring the safe, reliable, and timely transportation of food and other essentials to various local sites within the Houston Food Bank’s 18-county service area, allowing drivers to be home daily. This role is critical to fighting food insecurity by transporting millions of pounds of nutritious meals annually to Partner Agencies serving those in need. The position supports varying hours and days of operation to meet community needs and requires adherence to PACT values (Purpose, Accountability, Courage, Transparency).

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED certificate.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Approved 3-Year (Clean/Clear/No Violations) Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Knowledge of motor vehicle operations, traffic rules, Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, and maintenance of motor vehicles.
Ability to learn new software systems, smartphones, and driver apps.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to work with a diverse population, including the public.
Ability to operate a liftgate.
Ability to operate a manual and electric pallet jack.
Ability to apply plastic wrap to freight, which may require maneuvering large rolls around pallets or loads.
Ability to maintain records of materials, supplies, time, and work performed.
Ability to accurately prepare and maintain files, reports, and records.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong customer service skills and willingness to assist others.
Ability to work on and adapt to multiple tasks with attention to detail and accuracy while adhering to deadlines in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.
Able to work cooperatively and coordinate well with other departments, partners, and neighbors.
Strong time-management skills, self-starter, self-motivated.
Strong problem-solving abilities and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
Carries out responsibilities in accordance with HFB policies.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Is legally able to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

1 year of commercial driving experience preferred.
Knowledge of tracking and dispatch software (i.e., Samsara).
Competencies: Action-Oriented / Customer Focus / Drives for Results / Priority Setting / Managerial Courage / Interpersonal Savvy / Creativity / Standing Alone / Time Management / Decision Quality / Self-development / Patience.

Responsibilities

Reliable, consistent attendance and punctuality.
Operates company vehicles over established routes while strictly adhering to all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and guidelines safely and courteously.
Complies with Houston Food Bank (HFB), local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations while providing exemplary customer service.
Maintains assigned equipment by performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections and notifying management of any issues.
Represents HFB in a positive manner by providing exemplary customer service and interacting professionally.
Reports all accidents to management.
Delivers partner agency orders and/or donations and picks up donated or purchased products from various donor and vendor sites, which may include shrink wrapping a pallet.
Loads and unloads products either by hand or the use of a manual or electric pallet jack.
Unloads product upon return to the domicile as directed.
Inspects product being delivered, donated, or purchased for quality.
Jockeys equipment in the yard, between locations, to and from the maintenance provider, and as assigned.
Completes trip report(s) for compliance and reporting and submits these reports daily at the end of the shift.
Completes and turns in all paperwork as instructed.
Keeps equipment clean and free of debris, both interior and exterior.
Offers suggestions regarding routing, assignments, etc., that may improve the performance of the organization.