CDL B Truck Driver

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

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

• Operate a commercial motor vehicle to pick up and deliver products donated to the Greater Chicago Food Depository efficiently, timely, and safely.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records of all pickup and delivery transactions; report any discrepancies to the Dispatcher.
• Evaluate the suitability of donated products for distribution to GCFD member agencies; communicate donation volume, quality, or changes in truck route, and unnecessary waiting times to the dispatcher.
• Maintain cleanliness of assigned motor vehicles; ensure 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 (phones, load bars, freezer blankets, roll-off tracks, electric and manual jacks, etc.).
• Oversee truck helper on route.
• Replace 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.

• 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 a 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 air‑brake endorsement.

• 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.
• $3,000 annual employer‑paid Thrive Pass lifestyle and wellness benefit program.
• $250.00 employee referral bonus.