Route Driver

Route Driver

The Route Driver is responsible for collecting donated goods from assigned donation bins by driving a company truck along scheduled routes. They ensure donations are picked up safely, efficiently, and delivered to designated locations.

Responsibilities

• Drive a company truck to collect donated goods from assigned donation bins.
• Ensure all donations are picked up safely and delivered to designated locations.
• Adhere to route-based schedules and demonstrate punctuality.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, and the public.
• Organize and multitask by managing routes, logs, and collections efficiently.
• Conduct vehicle inspections and perform basic safety checks.
• Load and unload materials efficiently.

Essential Skills

• Safe driving and vehicle operation, particularly of a 16’–26’ straight truck.
• Time management and reliability, ensuring punctuality on route-based schedules.
• Physical strength and stamina, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Effective communication skills with supervisors, team, and the public.
• Experience driving box trucks (2+ years preferred).
• Ability to use route software and collection logs.
• Proficiency in conducting vehicle inspections and basic safety checks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Organizational skills for handling routes, logs, and collections.
• Problem-solving skills to handle traffic delays or route changes.
• Attention to detail for logging, inspections, and accurate collection tracking.
• Professional interaction with the public at donation sites.
• Clear communication with supervisors and team members.
• Strong reliability and punctuality.
• Self-motivation and comfort in working independently.
• Accountability for managing company vehicle and collected goods.
• Consistent adherence to safety procedures and company policies.
• Defensive driving and awareness of surroundings.

Why Work Here?

Engage in mission-driven work by directly supporting charitable efforts and making a visible impact in the community. Enjoy the independence and autonomy over your daily schedule and workflow with minimal supervision. Benefit from stability and structure with a consistent schedule available Monday through Saturday, with clearly defined routes and responsibilities. Ideal for candidates who prefer physical, hands-on work, this role combines driving with movement rather than desk work. Enhance your skills in logistics and route planning, commercial driving, operations, and warehouse coordination.

Work Environment

The work environment is structured around a consistent schedule from Monday through Saturday, with a focus on driving and physical tasks. The role requires adherence to safety procedures, routine vehicle inspections, and safe equipment handling. Dress code is casual, suitable for an active role combining driving and physical work.

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.

Health and Insurance Medical, dental, and vision coverage (typical for Tier 1 roles) Life insurance and disability coverage options Paid Time Off Paid vacation and sick time Possible paid holidays Retirement 401(k) or retirement savings plan (if offered at organization level)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2026.