Truck Driver

POSITION TITLE: Truck Driver

REPORTS TO: Manager of Community Donations and Drivers

STATUS: Full-time, essential

LOCATION: Washington, DC

SUMMARY: A motivated, skilled professional to provide regular donation pickups supporting the operations of Central Union Mission.  The candidate should have employment experience driving a commercial truck in both city and highway traffic, as well as experience managing relationships with donors.

Major Responsibilities:

90% Donation Pick-Ups and Delivery

  • Safely operate a commercial box-truck with a liftgate in both city and highway traffic conditions
  • Pick up large donations of food daily from various suppliers on a scheduled basis from local and regional sites.   
  • Build positive and productive relationships with partners who donate regularly.
  • Load and unload food from trucks.
  • Ensure donation receipts are completed legibly and documented properly when receiving donations.
  • Ensure proper food handling and storage. 
  • Perform and record a daily pre- and post- inspection of  truck.
  • Knowledgeable of Family Ministry programs to better assist both staff and participants.
  • Weekly deliveries to other Mission ministry locations in DC area
  • Assist with special events and support other departments, when needed.

10% Other

  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • At least five years of experience serving as a professional truck driver
  • High School Diploma/GED, required.
  • Authorized to legally work in the United States
  • Required ServSafe and other food handling training (training can be provided upon hire)
  • CDL preferred, but not required.
  • Clean driving record required.
  • Experience driving in city and highway traffic.
  • Able to read a map and use GPS technology.
  • Able to lift, pull or push 25 lbs. when necessary.
  • Be reliable, flexible and dependable.
  • Employ adequate verbal and written communication skills.
  • Exercise good math and writing skills.
  • Ability to delegate and organize.
  • Work as a team player assisting co-workers, volunteers and program participants.
  • Enjoys working with the public.  
  • Demonstrate Christ-like attitude at all times.
  • Committed Christian and active member of a church.  Agreement with Mission’s Statement of Faith required.

Cover letters and resumes should be sent to HR@missiondc.org

About Central Union Mission:

Central Union Mission is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the oldest private social service agency in Washington, DC. In addition to its emergency shelter, which provides over 62,000 bed-nights each year, the Mission operates a holistic, Christ-centered transformation and workforce development program for men, provides benefits for veterans, helps people overcome addictions, operates a food and clothing distribution center which provides food for over 4000 people each month, runs a camp for underprivileged children, and offers a ministry to families and senior citizens.

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