Driver 3 Class A

Driver 3

Great quality of life compared to the big box companies! Come have a long career with us! Daytime work hours. Be home at night. Be home on weekends unless you choose some of the very little Saturday work we have. We have liftgates!! No more going up and down a ramp with a 2-wheeler! All drivers have electric pallet jacks!

Your Role in Our Mission

The Driver 3 will be involved with many driving assignments such as partner agency orders, donor pickups, food drive pickups, grocery rescue routes, and TEFAP/Everyday Eats routes. Driver will occasionally be asked to do mobile pantry routes as well as OTR routes in Colorado and Wyoming. This role regularly interacts with volunteers, partner agencies, donors, and the general public.

What You'll Do

• Drives all company vehicles ranging from food trucks to vans to CDL-required tandem axle sleeper tractor-53' trailer combinations
• Occasionally drive OTR routes to deliver food products to the respective locations in Colorado and Wyoming
• Pick up donated food products from food drives and donors and deliver them to agencies throughout the Denver Metro area and rural locations
• Unload incoming products as well as load the truck with outbound food products according to delivery specifications and within Food Bank of the Rockies policies
• Drive 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 day
• Unload 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 site
• MP routes: Manage mobile pantry operations and food distribution, including pallet breakdown, waste disposal, and recycling, following Food Bank of the Rockies and Feeding America standards
• Responsible for maintaining electronic logging devices on Fleetmatics, vehicle inspection, and other maintenance schedules according to DOT regulations
• Perform light vehicle maintenance tasks (fluid levels, tire maintenance, and sanitation)
• Maintain an organized, clean, and sanitized cab, and cargo area, and upkeep food handling equipment
• Maintain food industry standards and certification for proper product handling, storage, and distribution in accordance with Food Bank of the Rockies and Feeding America standards
• Assist in communicating with, and maintains congenial relationships with, donors, agencies, and volunteers.
• Maintains receipts, invoices, and other required paperwork for each site
• Cover routes for other drivers when needed
• On occasion, assists with warehouse duties; record-keeping, waste, inventory counts, sanitation, equipment, building and grounds maintenance as assigned

How the Work Gets Done

The Driver 3 Class A demonstrates the following core competencies in daily practice:

• Instills Trust: Prioritizes safe driving and DOT compliance at all times, demonstrates respect and professionalism through all interactions with team members and externally with partners, donors, and neighbors.
• Collaborates: Driver is able to communicate and coordinate with the transportation, warehouse, and receiving teams when it comes to deliveries and donations being brought back to the facility. Supports and assist other drivers when needed.
• Customer-Centric Focus: Demonstrates cultural awareness and compassion when working with partners, donors, and neighbors.
• Ensures Accountability: Driver manages their time by arriving on time, maintaining consistent attendance, and completing the necessary pre/post trips needed on daily equipment utilized. Communicates to Transportation management if they lack the appropriate supplies/equipment needed to get the job done.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Prior experience as a commercial driver
• Must possess a valid Class A commercial driver's license and an excellent driving record
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Prior experience working with low-income communities preferred
• Prior mountain driving experience preferred
• Prior experience working in a warehouse environment strongly preferred
• Forklift experience and certification a plus
• Bilingual (Spanish) a plus

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 essential functions.

• Daily travel and use of tractor, trailer, and box truck
• Outdoor and warehouse environments frequently
• Frequently lifting up to 50 pounds
• Uses heavy equipment daily including forklift, stand-up/sit-down lift truck, step-up pallet jack, and automatic pallet jack.
• Occasionally use office equipment such as computer, mouse, keyboard, and printer

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. The expected work hours will be 6am-2:30pm. Work schedules vary each week and consists of weekdays, occasional evenings, and occasional Saturdays.

Benefits:

At Food Bank of the Rockies, we provide a fulfilling workplace along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Generous Paid Time Off: Flexible paid time off, including 10 paid holidays, sick leave, and opportunities for paid volunteer time.
• Robust Retirement Plan: A 401(k)-retirement plan with a 4.5% employer match, plus additional matching based on tenure for a total potential match of up to 8.5%, to support your long-term financial security.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Competitive health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans to support you and your family's needs.
• Medical and Parental Leave: Leave time is offered through the Colorado-funded FAMLI (Family and Medical Leave Insurance) Program.
• Bilingual Incentive: A monthly incentive for certified bilingual staff, recognizing and rewarding your valuable language skills.

To Apply:

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.

Apply online through Applications will be accepted until July 10, 2026.

Thinking about applying?

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

We encourage you to apply even if you feel you don't check every box in this posting.

Food Bank of the Rockies is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), M/F/D/V/SO.

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