Truck Driver CDL A

About the Organization:

It is an exciting time at the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) as we continue to undertake our mission. We know that creating long term solutions to food security requires more than meals. It requires education, training, and collaboration. We are seeking people with strong ideas and a passion to come together to address the complex interrelated issues of food security, poverty, and equity. We are expanding in multiple ways: providing food for today and addressing the root causes of hunger by partnering with organizations that provide critical services like job training programs, health care and education. Food has the power to transform lives and move everyone forward. Find out how on our website at capitalareafoodbank.org. Let us discuss how food is at the center of everyone's healthy life!

Description:

The Truck Driver – CDL A 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:

• Drive vehicle to transport food following all food safety regulations to and from the food bank to agencies, from donors and other areas as assigned.
• Load, unload and clean truck regularly.
• Count and separate food donations or purchased products by product type while unloading the company vehicle
• 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, and directed by the Manager of Transportation and Logistics
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of driving experience and 1 – 3 years of experience operating a tractor with trailer attached.
• High School Diploma.
• Possession of a current Commercial Driver License, (CDL A).
• Satisfactory safe driving record (Per DOT Background Investigation and CAFB Insurance standards).
• Teams are required to cross train due to operational needs.
• Routes are determined based upon needs across the DMV

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must exhibit excellent customer service skills while interacting with CAFB staff, donor, 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.

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 or in a team environment.
• Ability to read a map, follow GPS or instructions while navigating to various locations within the Washington Metropolitan Area.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• 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.
• Frequently lift a