Share Email Opening Title Bus Driver  Reports to: Director of Operations - NOVA   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time   Location Capital Area Food Bank - NoVA   About the Organization It is an exciting time at the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) as we continue to undertake our mission of providing good, nutritious food today and food to enable brighter futures. On an annual basis CAFB distributes about 40 million meals worth of food through a network of hundreds of partners across the DMV. We know that creating long term solutions to food security requires more than meals. It requires education, training, and collaboration across the public, private and social service ecosystems. We are seeking people with strong ideas and a passion to come together to address the complex interrelated issues of food security, poverty, and equity. We are expanding in multiple ways: providing food for today and addressing the root causes of hunger by partnering with organizations that provide critical services like job training programs, health care and education. Food has the power to transform lives and move everyone forward. Find out how on our website at capitalareafoodbank.org. Let us discuss how food is at the center of everyone's healthy life!   Description The Bus Driver operates company vehicles to make food deliveries to designated area and follows all DOT and Safety Rules / Regulations. Monitors the physical and mechanical condition of vehicles to help maintain a safe and efficient fleet. This is a grant-funded position, which runs until June 14th, 2024. This is a part-time position working three days a week for 8 hours a day. Hours are subject to change in response to community participation, school closures/holidays, and grant funding.   Position Requirements Essential Functions: Driver will be needed 8 hours per day MWF for school year shift (September - June, 24 hours/week). Expected hours will be 11:30 am - 7:30 pm for each shift. Hours and days are subject to change in response to community participation and school closures/holidays. Driver will help unload and load at feeding sites (tables, tents, produce and other items). Maintenance of vehicle and gas. Drive vehicle to transport food following all food safety regulations to and from the food bank to areas as assigned. Load, unload and clean truck, regularly. Communicate knowledgeably with co-workers, donors and clients about the Capital Area Food Bank and associated situations. Assist with special events and distributions of Capital Area Food Bank products. Assist with operations as needed, as directed by the NOVA Operations Director. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements: High School Diploma Minimum 2 years of driving experience Possession of a current Commercial Driver’s License, (CDL B), and Air Brake Endorsement. Satisfactory safe driving record. Other Skills, Abilities: Demonstrated knowledge of the Department of Transportation’s standards for commercial driving. Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals, including clients of the Capital Area Food Bank, either autonomously or in a team environment. Ability to read a map, follow GPS or instructions while navigating to various locations within the Washington Metropolitan Area. Must exhibit excellent customer service skills while interacting with CAFB staff, donor, agencies and or clients at all times. Effective interpersonal and problem solving skills. Demonstrated ability to maintain a level of professionalism, promoting Capital Area Food Bank’s community spirit and mission. Physical Demands/Working Conditions: Ability to operate a motor vehicle, forklift, or pallet jack with a valid license. Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Frequently required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: Drives in traffic, and throughout the community General food distribution center; contains moving forklifts and pallet jacks Frequent exposure to changes in temperature conditions See position schedule, extended hours when necessary and for special events. Schedule: Driver will be needed approximately 8 hours per day M-F for summer shift (June-August, 40 hours/week) and 8 hours per day MWF for school year shift (September-June, 24 hours/week). Expected hours will be 11:30 am – 7:30 pm for both shifts. Hours are subject to change in response to community participation and school closures/holidays. COVID-19 Requirements: Per DC Government Mandate Candidate must be fully vaccinated. Application Process: Interested applicants must submit a cover letter and resume. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. NOTE: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.   EOE Statement Capital Area Food Bank welcomes and supports a diverse and inclusive work environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities (EEO) for all applicants seeking employment and for all our employees. CAFB makes employment decisions based on organizational needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, personal appearance, military status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, political affiliation, educational status, unemployment status, place of residence or business, source of income, reproductive health decision making or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, harassment or discrimination based on these characteristics will not be tolerated at CAFB. To perform the essential functions of this position, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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