Truck Driver CDL B
About The Position
The Truck Driver – CDL B operates company vehicles to deliver food to partner agencies and pick up food donations from donors, while following food safety requirements and all applicable Department of Transportation and safety rules. The driver monitors the physical and mechanical condition of vehicles to help maintain a safe and efficient truck fleet. The position also supports warehouse operations, special events, and food distributions, and performs other tasks as assigned. The role works regular business hours Tuesday through Saturday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Extended hours may be required for special events. The position is based at the Capital Area Food Bank in Washington, DC, and involves driving in traffic and throughout the community, as well as working in a food distribution center with moving forklifts and pallet jacks and frequent temperature changes.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years of driving experience.
- Current Commercial Driver’s License, Class B (CDL B), and Air Brake Endorsement.
- Satisfactory safe driving record.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Department of Transportation standards for commercial driving.
- Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals, including clients, independently or in a team environment.
- Ability to read a map, follow GPS or instructions, and navigate to locations throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area.
- Excellent customer service skills when interacting with staff, donors, agencies, and clients.
- Effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain professionalism and promote the Capital Area Food Bank’s community spirit and mission.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle, forklift, or pallet jack with a valid license.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including regularly lifting and/or moving objects up to 20 pounds, frequently up to 50 pounds, and occasionally more than 100 pounds.
- Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the vehicle and its fuel.
- Drive vehicles to transport food to and from the food bank and assigned locations while following food safety regulations.
- Load, unload, and regularly clean the truck.
- Communicate knowledgeably with co-workers, donors, and clients about the Capital Area Food Bank and related situations.
- Assist with special events and distributions of Capital Area Food Bank products.
- Assist with operations as directed by the Director of Operations.
- Perform other tasks as assigned.
- Monitor the physical and mechanical condition of vehicles.
- Support warehouse operations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
