CDL A Truck Driver

General Description: General Description:

Operates a commercial motor vehicle to pick up and deliver products donated to GCFD within the Chicagoland area. Provide highest level of customer service to donors and member agencies.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions:                                                                                                                                        General

• Operate a commercial motor vehicle to pick up and deliver products donated to the Greater Chicago Food Depository in an efficient, timely, and safe manner.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records of all pickup and delivery transactions, reporting any discrepancies to the Dispatcher
• Evaluate the suitability of donated products for distribution to GCFD member agencies. Communicate information regarding donation volume, quality or changes in truck route, and unnecessary waiting times to the dispatcher.
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned motor vehicles; ensure that all pre-trip and post-trip vehicle maintenance and safety checklists are completed daily. Report any issues to the supervisor immediately.
• Maintain, and account for all assigned GCFD equipment, such as, phones, load bars, freezer blankets, roll-off tracks, electric and manual jacks, etc.
• Oversee truck helper on route

• Replacing improperly cared for GCFD equipment.
• Load and off-load freight products manually and with use of manual and electric pallet jacks and forklift
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

CDL - A

• A minimum of two years of combination tractor-trailer, major city driving experience REQUIRED, preferably in the Chicagoland area.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Possess a valid State of Illinois Class A commercial Driver’s License and clean driving record (MVR).
• Ability to drive manual and automatic transmission CDL-rated trucks with air brakes up to 80,000 lbs.
• Standing for extended periods of time.

CDL - B

• 1-2 Years of Class B vehicle major city driving experience, preferably in the Chicagoland area.
• Possess valid State of Illinois Commercial Driver’s License, with Class B and air-brake endorsement and possess clean driving record (MVR).
• Drive manual and automatic transmission CDL- rated trucks up to 36,000 gross vehicle weight.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment
• Need airbrake endorsement.

General

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for coordination with dispatcher, donors, staff and member agencies.
• Capable of obtaining Food Handling and Sanitation Certificate
• Ability to perform basic math computations using a calculator.
• Lifting a minimum of 50 lbs and carrying between equipment and vehicles.
• Submit to periodic substance/drug screening based on a random unannounced selection process required by IL DOT.
• Climbing and moving in and out between equipment and vehicles with ease.

Exposure:

• Normal warehouse environment; exposure to inclement driving weather. Exposure to refrigerator and freezer environment. 
• Evening and weekend hours may be required, contingent upon events
• Interacts with GCFD staff, donors, member agencies, general public, volunteers, news and public relations and media personnel.

Benefits:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off
• Parental leave
• On-site gym
• $3,000 annual employer-paid ThrivePass lifestyle and wellness benefit program
• $250 employee referral bonus