Truck Driver

REPORTS TO: Manager of Community Donations and Drivers

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.

• 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.

• Other duties as assigned.

• 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 Serv Safe and other food handling training (training can be provided upon hire)
• CDL preferred, but not 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.

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.