Lead CDL Driver - Las Cruces

The Lead CDL Driver is responsible for ensuring the fleet / warehouse yard is opened, maintained in a safe and secure manner, and organized in such a way to make it easier on CDL drivers to head out on their routes. The Lead Driver is also responsible for all equipment used at the fleet yard / warehouse is in proper working order and put away at the end of each day. The Lead CDL Driver is also responsible for checking in with drivers as they arrive, provide paperwork, and resolve issues that may arise due to route changes or call ins. This role is also responsible for problem solving and communicating key issues regarding equipment, loads, and technology to appropriate personnel.  This role is responsible for operating Class A and non-Class A vehicles as needed and serving as a CDL Driver backup. The Lead CDL Driver will also act as a backup for the Logistics and Distribution Manager.  This position is Grant Funded under HB-1 funding  through June 30, 2027 .  The continuation of the position after June 30, 2027, is dependent on the securing of additional funding.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Yard / Warehouse Responsibilities :

• Assigns equipment as necessary
• Requests maintenance / repairs on broken equipment
• Provides input about inclement weather / road conditions
• Engage drivers daily at start of shift and provide paperwork and other assistance to ensure prompt departure times
• Provides driver training and re-training when necessary
• Assist drivers in loading and unloading donations
• Move trailers within the yard (i.e., “yard jockey” duties), reposition equipment, and assist with dock operations.
• Fuel tractors and trailers as needed
• Keeps manager informed about relevant information regarding the CDL Drivers and communicate successes
• Provides support to drivers on the road as needed
• Routinely communicates safety issues, agency feedback, process deviations or other relevant information to team
• Maintains good communication and fosters good relationships with other departments in the food bank, with patience and professionalism
• Communicates and solves problems with Routing & Dispatch Coordinator, Logistics & Distribution Manager and others, as needed
• Works with drivers to ensure all reasonable actions are taken to prevent accidents or injuries and ensures a safe and productive work environment
• May assist in investigating all accidents, customer complaints and transportation delays and helps to develop steps for prevention
• Provides equipment training to staff, monitors use and ensures proper and safe operation, as assigned
• Conducts vehicle and driver audits, reports findings to team and suggests action plan when necessary
• Reports safety issues in the work environment
• Help maintain yard safety, control vehicle / trailer traffic, ensure compliance with internal safety rules and external regulatory requirements.

Backup CDL Driver :

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not directly supervise employees, but it coordinates the activity of drivers, interns, and temps asassigned. This position has decision-making capability regarding the operation of the driver’s team if the Logistics & Distribution Manager is not present or available.  This position acts as a backup to the manager when the Logistics & Distribution Manager is not on site or available.

Competencies

Work Environment

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Travel Required

Required Education, Licenses, Certifications, and Experience

Preferred Education, Licenses, Certifications, and Experience

Work Authorization / Security Clearance Requirements

Grant-Supported Position Statement

This position is Grant Funded under HB-1 funding through  June 30, 2027 .  The continuation of the position after June 30, 2027, is dependent on the securing of additional funding.

Affirmative Action / EEO Statement

Roadrunner Food Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

E-Verify Statement

Roadrunner Food Bank participates in the E-Verify program.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give assignments.

This role description excludes the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All Key Result areas are essential job functions and requirements. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.