Route Driver (Class B)

Route Driver (Class B) – Phoenix, Arizona

St. Mary's Food Bank (SMFB) has an opening for a Route Driver (Class B) at our Phoenix, Arizona location. The Route Driver will pick up and deliver donated food on a regularly scheduled route. Route Drivers act as Customer Service Representatives in their daily contact with donors.

Hours: 5 a.m. – until route is finished. Starting pay: $23/hr.

Responsibilities

• Up‑keep of assigned company vehicles to ensure fueling, DOT and appearance standards are met.
• Assisting in the loading/unloading of SMFB trucks under the direction of warehouse authority.
• Operating manual or electric pallet jacks according to SMFB policy and OSHA standards.
• Pre‑loading equipment needed for the following day’s route if needed.
• Washing out trailers/truck boxes to ensure cleanliness.
• Completing Driver Record of Duty and Vehicle Inspection Reports daily as required by the Department of Transportation.
• Maintaining the proper handling of food to ensure specific temperature measures and cross‑contamination guidelines are adhered to.
• Properly labeling pallets and Food Drive boxes.
• Accurately and neatly filling out Donation Receipts with required information.
• Picking‑up and delivering food donations, ensuring on‑time standards are met.
• Maintaining excellent relations with Food Donors/merchants and individuals at all times.
• Completing daily reports.
• Driving a B truck to complete a pick‑up or delivery.
• Filling‑in on local store route pickups if needed.
• Reporting to the Transportation Manager/ Driver Supervisor for disposition during down time or delays.
• This is a safety‑sensitive position.

Skills / Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• The ability to mount and dismount the truck multiple times during the route.
• One year experience driving a commercial vehicle.
• Good driving record.
• Basic computer skills.
• St. Mary's drivers must be compliant with FMCSA and pass a CDL English Proficiency test. This is a requirement as a commercial motor vehicle carrier. Due to this, all drivers must be able to read and speak sufficiently to understand highway signs, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records per 49 CFR 391.11(b)(2).
• Current DOT Medical Certification.
• Ability to move and/or lift 50‑75 lbs. on a consistent basis.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation Package:
  • Competitive Pay, including:
    • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a generous employer match
    • Employee Referral Bonus Program
    • Tuition Assistance
• Medical and Insurance Coverage
  • An employee‑only medical plan at no cost to you
  • 4 low‑cost employee‑only, spouse and/or family member medical plans
  • Vision and Dental coverage
  • Health Savings Account generously funded by the employer and Flexible Spending Account options
  • Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death & Accident Insurance at no cost to you.
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
  • Optional Pet Insurance and Legal Shield Identity Theft offering
• Time Off
  • 15 PTO days, accrued bi‑weekly, that increases with length of service
  • 40 hours of Personal/Sick time
  • 8 Company Paid Holidays

St. Mary's Food Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other protected status under all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.