Driver (Non-CDL) & Operation Support
What started as a small garden in a vacant lot in this little inner-city neighborhood, quickly turned into the City of Dallas’ first urban farm. The original farm is 1.25 acres boldly situated in the South Dallas community of Bonton, an area ravaged by generational poverty, crime, and classified by the USDA as a food desert. In 2016, a local family, the Treffingers, were inspired by the mission of Bonton Farms and generously donated 20 acres of land located about 10 miles from the original farm. They loved it so much that when another 20 acre plot adjacent to the original one became available, they purchased it and donated it for further expansion of Bonton Farms. That 40 acre site is what we call "The Bonton Farms Extension". It happens to be one of the largest urban farms in the Unites States. In this unlikely setting, we are cultivating a sustainable and vibrant urban farm with the mission to restore lives, create jobs and ignite hope.
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
The Bonton Farms Driver will primarily be responsible for transporting employees, goods, and supplies between various organizational locations throughout the workday. In addition to driving duties, the role will involve assisting with farm, facility, and operational support needs. The ideal candidate/employee is reliable, proactive, and adaptable, with a strong commitment to contributing to the organization’s mission.
Key Responsibilities:
- Follow all Bonton Farms safety protocols for driving, loading, lifting, and fuel handling.
- Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections, documenting any damage, mechanical issues, or safety hazards immediately.
- Ensure all transported goods are secured, properly labeled, and handled to prevent damage, contamination, or injury.
- Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) (e.g., gloves, safety boots, reflective vests) during loading/unloading and when operating farm or fuel-related equipment.
- Follow all OSHA, DOT (non-CDL), and Texas Department of Transportation safety guidelines as applicable.
- Do not utilize cell phone, texting, or other distractions while operating vehicles.
- Maintain an awareness of surroundings, especially when operating on-farm or in high-traffic community areas.
- Immediately report any accidents, incidents, or near misses to leadership and complete required documentation.
- Participate in periodic safety meetings, defensive driving training, and emergency preparedness drills.
- Adhere to proper fuel transport and storage protocols when refilling company vehicles or farm equipment.
- Safeguard Bonton Farms’ brand reputation through courteous, professional, and safe conduct while representing the organization in public spaces.
- Provide cross-functional operational support as needed across all Bonton Farms departments.
- Participate in team meetings and assist in planning or executing organization-wide initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and daily operations of Bonton Farms.
- Valid Texas driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Proven experience in driving, delivery, or logistics roles.
- Basic mechanical knowledge preferred.
- Ability to operate farm equipment safely and effectively.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Flexible and dependable; able to adapt to shifting priorities.
- Commitment to maintaining high safety standards at all times.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.
- Comfortable working outdoors and in variable weather conditions.
- Able to perform manual labor as needed to support operations.
- Must have the physical ability to load, secure, and unload materials safely.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods while driving and operate vehicle controls safely.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Our Mission
Transform lives by disrupting systems of inequity, laying a foundation where change yields health, wholeness and opportunity as the norm.
Vision
The change in Bonton becomes the change in the World.
Core Principal
Our values are bathed in our Christian faith, born out of a passion for people and guide how we put them into action.
What is Bonton?
For the last 200 years, racial injustice and systemic oppression prevented opportunities in Bonton, a community in South Dallas, that were a given elsewhere. People here experienced higher rates of diabetes, stroke and cancer, and 48% of residents lived in poverty. Residents have been denied access to the seven human essentials that are necessary to survive and thrive - health & wellness, economic stability, safe and affordable housing, transportation, a sense of belonging, education and access to fair credit. Today, the community is transforming, and healing is coming from within.
Who We Are
Bonton Farms is on a mission is to transform lives by disrupting systems of inequity, laying a foundation where health, wholeness, and opportunity are the norm for all people. While many nonprofits work to solve one issue, Bonton Farms focuses on place-based interventions to build community capacity for long-term change. As the ecosystem of community resources improves, the neighbors in Bonton use these resources to build successful, self-sufficient lives, ultimately interrupting the impact of decades of disenfranchisement. Bonton Farms’ programs focus on the all of the seven human essentials that the community has been denied for so long. We invite you to come and join us in the transformation!
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