Driver 3 Class A

Driver 3-Class A Job Description Position Title: Driver 3-Class A

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Transportation Manager

Location: Denver 45th Ave

Compensation: $25.00/hr

Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision, 401(k) Retirement plan with up to 8.5% employer-paid match,

PTO, paid sick leave, paid holidays.

Summary

As one of the largest Food Banks in the United States, Food Bank of the Rockies is passionate about ensuring every community member has the resources they need to thrive.
Supporting our Colorado and Wyoming communities begins with passionate, mission-driven individuals.


The Driver 3 role offers a dynamic and engaging driving experience, encompassing a variety of assignments such as Partner Agency deliveries, Donor pickups, Food Drive collections, Grocery Rescue routes, and TEFAP/Everyday Eats routes.
Additionally, the driver will occasionally take on Mobile Pantry routes and over-the-road (OTR) routes throughout Colorado and Wyoming.
This position provides the opportunity to interact regularly with volunteers, partner agencies, donors, and the general public, making it a vital and rewarding part of our team.

If you are looking for a mission-focused organization where innovation and teamwork are encouraged and new ideas are valued, then this is an ideal position for you.

We value diversity and inclusivity and are thus always looking to diversify our staff with an eye toward race and ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and age, among other areas.
Candidates who bring such diversity are encouraged to apply.

Primary Responsibilities: Drives all company vehicles ranging from food trucks to vans to CDL-required tandem axle sleeper tractor-53' Trailer combinationsOccasionally drive OTR routes to deliver food products to the respective locations in Colorado and WyomingPick up donated food products from food drives and donors and deliver them to agencies throughout the Denver Metro area and rural locationsUnload incoming products as well as load the truck with outbound food products according to delivery specifications and within Food Bank of the Rockies policiesDrive local and rural routes to deliver food products to the respective Agency Partners or Mobile Pantry sites; may deliver to 1-2 distribution sites per dayUnload and distribute food at the respective Agency Partners or Mobile Pantry site, working closely with the Site Coordinator and volunteers to set up distribution (unloading product, breaking down cases) and clean up (reloading product, breaking down recycling and trash) at each siteMP Routes: Responsible for the overall Mobile Pantry site operations and food distribution in accordance with Food Bank of the Rockies and Feeding America standards.
This includes assisting with breaking down pallets, disposing of waste, and collecting recyclable materials during and after each distributionResponsible for maintaining Electronic Logging Devices on Fleetmatics, vehicle inspection, and other maintenance schedules according to DOT regulationsPerform light vehicle maintenance tasks (fluid levels, tire maintenance, and sanitation)Maintain an organized, clean, and sanitized cab, and cargo area, and upkeep food handling equipmentMaintain food industry standards and certification for proper product handling, storage, and distribution in accordance with Food Bank of the Rockies and Feeding America standardsAssist in communicating with, and maintains congenial relationships with, donors, agencies, and volunteersMaintains receipts, invoices, and other required paperwork for each siteCover routes for other drivers when neededOn occasion, assists with warehouse duties; record-keeping, waste, inventory counts, sanitation, equipment, building and grounds maintenance as assigned Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Commitment to fulfilling the mission of Food Bank of the Rockies and representing the brand in a positive manner internally and externallyExercises cultural awareness, including race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, and disabilityDemonstrated ability to work compassionately with a wide range of constituents Able to interact with others in a diplomatic, courteous and positive mannerExcellent customer service orientationStrong work ethic, including organizational and motivational skillsDemonstrated ability to work independently; self-directed, proactive, and independent problem solverDemonstrated ability to maintain accurate recordsExcellent time management skills and demonstrated ability to operate within time constraints of workload Maintains strong ethical orientation and upholds Food Bank of the Rockies' standards for integrityAbility to effectively communicate with, influence, and get work done through othersAbility to read, write, speak and understand the English language fluently, and communicate verbally and in writing at a professional level Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Driving and operating vehicles including but not limited to: tractor, trailer, box truckSitting for long periods, standing, and walking intermittentlyUse of heavy equipment daily including forklift, stand up/sit down lift truck, step up pallet jack, and automatic pallet jackDemonstrated ability to bend, twist, kneel, climb, lift, pull, push & perform other warehouse activitiesAbility to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, crouch or crawl, talk or hearUse specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focusFrequently lift or move up to 30 poundsAbility to project voice to groups of 25 or more peopleFrequently operating and navigating a vehicle within rural communities Required Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent requiredMust possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License and excellent driving recordMinimum 2 years' prior experience as Commercial Driver preferred but not requiredPrior experience working in a warehouse environment strongly preferred but not requiredForklift experience and certification a plus but not requiredBilingual a plus Expected Hours of Work:

This role is considered full-time, non-exempt, working approximately 40 hours per week and is eligible for overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek.
Work schedules vary each week and consists of weekdays, evening, and occasional Saturdays.

Compensation:

$25.00/Hourly

Benefits:

Food Bank of the Rockies offers a fulfilling workplace and comprehensive benefits package, including:
Paid time off, 10 paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, paid volunteer time A 401K retirement plan with up to 8.5% percent employer-paid matchCompetitive employee health, dental, vision, and life insuranceA monthly incentive for certified bilingual staff To Apply:

Apply online through www.foodbankrockies.org/careers.
Applications will be accepted until October 28th.

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True passion and excitement for making an impact are just as important as work experience.


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Food Bank of the Rockies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), M/F/D/V/SO.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities in order to participate in the application or interview process.
If you require any accommodation, please contact us at ****** or 303.371.9250.