Part-Time Truck Driver - Class A CDL at District Council of Madison Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Madison, Wisconsin, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 May, 26

Salary

27.32

Posted On

20 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Driving, Safety Regulations Adherence, Pre-Trip Inspections, Post-Trip Inspections, Load Securement, Defensive Driving, Communication, Attention To Detail, Collaboration, Supervision, Paperwork Completion, Organizational Skills, Time Management, Problem-Solving, Judgment Skills, Forklift Operation

Industry

Civic and Social Organizations

Description

Description Part-Time/Non-Exempt | 20-24 hrs./week | 10-12 hrs./day | Starting at $27.32/hour or commensurate with experience | Schedule to align with operational needs from Monday - Tuesday | No evenings or overnights If you feel fulfilled by giving back to our community, you can feel confident that St. Vincent de Paul is a great place to work! We are an organization dedicated to serving our community, and we are looking for a candidate who is passionate about our core values. Come work in a fun, rewarding, and compassionate environment! Job Summary In this full-time role, you will be a key member of the St. Vincent de Paul trucking department, which is tasked with making sure goods are transported efficiently and delivered on time to support our store locations and the community. Routes mainly run within Dane County and Madison, with occasional hauls to other St. Vincent locations in Wisconsin. This is an essential position that allows us to contribute to the many services SVdP provides! What You’ll Do Deliver and pick up trailers to and from retail and service locations, ensuring effective and incident-free operations while maintaining excellent rapport with staff members. Drive and operate a commercial truck and equipment, adhering to all safety regulations. Perform and log daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the commercial vehicle. Accept additional deliveries or trailer moves as required to meet business needs. Communicate with site managers regarding any questions or issues. Maintain the cleanliness of the truck cab, keeping it free from debris both inside and outside. Operate trucks safely, obey all traffic laws and practice defensive driving techniques. Ensure on-time daily pickup and delivery of products and commodities. Conduct required daily vehicle inspections and maintenance. Care for the tractor, ensuring regular preventative maintenance and communicating operational issues to the Trucking Manager. Secure loads properly to prevent damage and confirm that doors are closed and secure. Refrain from using cell phones or other handheld devices while driving. Drive defensively, slowly, and safely at all times. Support cross-divisional collaboration whenever possible. Assist in other areas of business if needed. Safely transport products between the production facility, retail stores, and warehouse storage locations. Effectively communicate with warehouse and production departments to help ensure smooth operations. Maintain a clear understanding of trailer inventory needs across different locations. Adhere to all Safety procedures and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements. Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment. Maintain a pleasant, professional, service-oriented environment by modeling expected behavior for other employees and promoting a sense of teamwork and good morale among the staff Act as a champion of safety in the workplace, supporting programs, training, and tools that keep employees engaged in safety initiatives, effectively meeting compliance requirements and communicating issues or hazards to Senior leadership Communicate facility maintenance and safety issues to the Trucking, PC Manager and Facilities Manager to provide a safe and clean working environment that complies with all state and local building and fire codes Work with the Safety Manager to implement safety policies through training, reporting safety hazards, and correcting unsafe employee practices Work with team members to maximize production efficiencies and promote a spirit of teamwork within the organization Represent St. Vincent de Paul in the community when driving company vehicles and wearing company logos by maintaining SVdP standards of employee conduct, adhering to dress code policy requirements for retail employees Actively contributes to a more equitable and inclusive organization Build authentic relationships across lines of difference, such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, class, ability, gender identity, citizenship status, or other identities Play an integral role in fostering a culture of equity and inclusion within the organization. Support efforts to create a more inclusive and equitable organization. Participating in teamwork and collaboration, listening, fostering dialogue, and facilitating joint problem-solving while supporting an inclusive and equitable organization Adhere to the Safeguarding Policy by ensuring timely completion of mandatory training, staying updated on relevant training modules, and undergoing the necessary background checks to maintain compliance in positions where required What You Can Bring Must be at least 21 years of age. Excellent communication skills are essential. Attention to detail and accuracy are required. Open to learning and performing various job tasks. Ability to work well with others and collaborate effectively. Capability to work with minimal supervision. Understand and accurately complete invoices, safety paperwork and operational checkoff lists. Some computer and technology skills are needed. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required. Self-directed and action-oriented. Ability to identify objectives and recommend effective solutions. Demonstrate persistence and the ability to recover quickly from setbacks. Strong organizational and time management skills are necessary. A positive attitude towards problem-solving is essential. A safety-first mindset is crucial Be able to exercise superior judgment skills with the ability to work independently, manage and adapt to ever-changing needs and priorities Possess the ability to solve various problems of moderate scope and complexity Strong organizational skills and ability to set priorities and meet deadlines Demonstrate the ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultures, ranges of ability, ethnicities, and races. Display a willingness to communicate and interact effectively with individuals from diverse cultures, varying abilities, ethnicities, and races Demonstrate the implementation of best practices as required by the SVdP Safeguarding policy when interacting with children and vulnerable adults Requirements Essential Requirements Must possess a Class A CDL with combination vehicle and air brake endorsements; Must pass a DOT drug screen and DOT physical when required by policy. Minimum 2 years previous Class A commercial driving experience. Must meet applicable driving record and accident record requirements (no more than 2 moving violations in the last 36 months). Must be able to work outdoors and drive safely in varying weather conditions. Must have a good driving record. (must be insurable with SVdP insurance provider) Actively registered with Clearinghouse – FMCSA Must possess a current, valid Fed Med card and be responsible for keeping it up to date. Demonstrated success working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment Continual learner, willing to seek additional opportunities to gain experience, knowledge and skills. Must manage deadlines well, plan and fulfill responsibilities with minimal direction The employee must have a valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen for a safety-sensitive position Occasional forklift operation - forklift certification a plus, but certification can be done through the organization's lift training course. Physical & Mental Requirements The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job: The employee must be able to follow instructions and work autonomously on assigned job duties While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to type, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls Specific vision abilities this job requires include close vision and the ability to adjust focus This position requires the ability to effectively communicate a wide variety of information to employees, customers, and clients. Good listening, verbal and written skills are required This position requires the ability to perform mathematical calculations necessary to manage a retail business, the ability to prioritize and execute responsibilities, and the critical thinking skills necessary for good decision-making This employee must have the ability to work with a culturally and socially diverse population as represented by the employees, customers, and clients of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance and occasionally lift/move up to 150 lbs with assistance from equipment or another person Ability to twist, turn, crouch, stoop, and squat repeatedly throughout the workday Ability to sit for long periods of time while driving Employee must be able to fulfill schedule requirements and work assigned shifts consistently and reliably An individual in this position must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The working environment of the Thrift stores and Processing Center may contain dust, debris or allergens commonly associated with all manner of pre-owned clothing, furniture and household goods. Certain areas of the facilities are only partially climate-controlled. Non-Discrimination Policy The District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul does not and shall not discriminate in our employment, services and volunteerism on the basis of age, race, color, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, military service, or use or nonuse of lawful products off the employer’s premises during non-working hours, or any characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal law. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, and vendors. Although the District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul does not generally consider religion in either hiring or the services it provides, because we are a Catholic charity, requiring liaison with the Catholic Church and its members, certain positions involving such liaisons are reserved for members of the Catholic Church. The District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul reserves the right to consider whether the conduct reflected in a criminal conviction demonstrates an incompatibility with the responsibilities of the specific job for which an applicant is applying. Full-Time Job Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance options Free long-term disability and term life insurance Voluntary short-term disability and life insurance coverage available Employee 403(b) retirement savings plan and an employer-sponsored SEP-IRA Employee assistance program Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid sick time off Equity St. Vincent de Paul has a vision for a deeply inclusive environment for our membership, staff, and volunteers. To foster a culture of belonging while providing equitable service delivery above and beyond Equal Opportunity requirements, SVdP candidates must be committed to cultural competency growth and work within diverse teams. SVdP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

The driver will deliver and pick up trailers to and from various locations, ensuring safe and incident-free operations while adhering to all safety regulations and performing required vehicle inspections. This essential role supports the timely transport of goods to maintain store locations and community services.