**[Starting Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour.

**POSITION SUMMARY: The Class A Professional Driver delivers and picks up donations in a timely and accurate manner, to and from donors to partner agencies, within the Houston Food Banks 18-county service area. These pick-ups and deliveries may include food, non-food, and/or already prepared food where the donor and/or partner agency may/may not be on site and their establishment may/may not be open, meaning unattended donation pick-ups and/or deliveries. These pick-ups and/or deliveries may vary and be after hours and/or occur every day of the year, including holidays. while providing exemplary customer service to both Internal and External Customers. Adhere to PACT values. (Purpose: Using our strengths passionately to contribute to our mission. Accountability: Choosing to rise above ones circumstances and demonstrating ownership to achieve results. See It. Own It. Solve It. Do It. Courage: Standing up for what is right and acting. Transparency: Doing things openly and honestly).

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1. Reliable, consistent, attendance is a requirement. This position requires punctuality and dependable attendance to meet the needs of the business, including attending and taking part in meetings and presentations.
2. Operate company vehicles over established routes while strictly adhering to all Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and guidelines. Vehicles must be operated in a safe and courteous manner.
3. Comply with all established guidelines set by the Houston Food Bank, local, state, and federal guidelines/regulations while providing exemplary customer service to both internal and external customers.
4. Interact with others in a professional manner while on duty representing the organization.
5. Responsible for jockey equipment in the yard, between Primary and Off-Site locations, to and from the maintenance provider, and as assigned by the leader.
6. Maintain assigned equipment by performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections and notifying the leader of any issues with equipment.
7. Deliver partner agency orders and/or donations in assigned equipment.
8. Pick-up donated and/or purchased product from donors/vendors.
9. Load/Unload partner agencys orders either by hand or use of a manual/electric pallet jack.
10. Unload donations/purchases upon return to the domicile as directed by the leader.
11. Complete trip report(s) for compliance and reporting and submit daily at the end of the shift.
12. Complete and turn in all paperwork to the assigned/responsible persons/departments as instructed by the leader.
13. Offer suggestions regarding routing/assignments/etc. that may improve the performance of the organization.
14. Keep equipment clean and free of debris both interior and exterior.
15. Inspect product being delivered, donated, and/or purchased for quality as assigned by the leader.
16. Report all accidents to management.

**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS: *Education/Experience:*