Route Driver

Route Driver

The Route Driver collects donated goods from designated donation bins by operating a company box truck along scheduled routes. This role ensures that all donations are picked up safely and efficiently, accurately recorded, and delivered to the appropriate locations while maintaining a high standard of professionalism and safety on the road.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 16'26' straight box truck along assigned routes to collect donated goods from designated donation bins.
• Follow a route-based schedule and maintain punctuality to ensure timely pickups and deliveries.
• Load and unload donated materials efficiently and safely, including lifting items up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Perform routine vehicle inspections and basic safety checks before, during, and after routes.
• Use route software and collection logs to track pickups, inventory, and delivery information accurately.
• Organize and manage multiple stops, logs, and collections throughout the day while maintaining clear documentation.
• Communicate professionally with supervisors, team members, and the public at donation sites.
• Adhere consistently to company safety procedures, defensive driving practices, and operational policies.
• Monitor traffic and route conditions, adjusting plans as needed while maintaining service and schedule commitments.
• Ensure the security and proper handling of the company vehicle and all collected goods.
• Support operations and warehouse coordination by accurately transferring collected items and related data.
• Complete data entry related to collections, inventory, and route activities in a timely and accurate manner.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience driving box trucks, with 2+ years preferred.
• Safe driving skills and strong vehicle operation abilities for 16'26' straight trucks.
• Reliable time management and punctuality in a route-based work environment.
• Physical strength and stamina to lift and move items up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Clear and professional communication skills with supervisors, team members, and the public.
• Strong organization and multitasking skills to handle routes, logs, and collections simultaneously.
• Ability to use route software and collection logs for tracking pickups and deliveries.
• Competence in loading and unloading materials efficiently and safely.
• Attention to detail for logging activities, performing inspections, and tracking collections accurately.
• Problem-solving skills to manage traffic delays, route changes, and unexpected issues on the road.
• Commitment to consistent adherence to safety procedures and company policies.
• Defensive driving skills and strong awareness of surroundings.
• Accountability and responsibility for managing a company vehicle and collected goods.
• Self-motivation and comfort working independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic data entry skills for recording route and inventory information.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with logistics and route planning.
• Exposure to commercial driving environments.
• Background in operations and warehouse coordination.
• Ability to manage and execute multiple routes efficiently.
• Professional interpersonal skills for interacting with the public at donation sites.
• Ability to maintain clear communication with supervisors and team members.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and consistent follow-through on assigned tasks.
• Focus on routine vehicle inspections and safe use of equipment.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers meaningful, mission-driven work that directly supports charitable efforts and creates visible impact in the community. You work with a high degree of independence, managing your own routes and daily workflow with minimal supervision. The role provides stability through a consistent, structured schedule and clearly defined responsibilities. It is ideal for individuals who enjoy active, hands-on work that combines driving with physical movement rather than desk-based tasks. You can build valuable skills in logistics, route planning, commercial driving, and operations coordination, supporting long-term career growth.

Work Environment

The work environment centers on operating a 16'26' straight box truck along established routes, with regular interaction at donation sites and coordination with operations or warehouse teams. The schedule is consistent and structured, with expected availability Monday through Saturday, and work is primarily performed on the road and at collection locations rather than in an office. The role is physically active, involving frequent lifting of items up to 50 lbs and regular loading and unloading of materials. Route software, collection logs, and basic data entry tools are used daily to manage routes, inventory, and documentation. Safety procedures, defensive driving practices, and routine vehicle inspections are integral parts of the workday, creating a safety-focused and well-organized operational environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Buffalo, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45448.00 - $45448.00/yr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Vision Dental 401k match Health

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.