Correctional Enterprises Specialist Senior (Semi Driver)

Wisconsin Department of Corrections; Waupun (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Pension plan

457 retirement plan

Well Wisconsin program

Employee Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections seeks a transportation and distribution specialist to move materials across the state using a diesel tractor-trailer. You will supervise the Industries Distribution Center staff, provide training, and direct production of BCE products, filling in for other shop roles as needed.

The role requires leadership skills, the ability to operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and compliance with pre-employment screening.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and overseeing others (training, coaching, assigning duties).
• Ability to load/unload trailers and trucks with power/manual equipment.
• Experience operating forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Delivery and installation of products as needed.

Responsibilities

• Transport materials across Wisconsin using a diesel tractor-trailer.
• Supervise skilled and semi-skilled workers; provide training and direction.
• Direct production and BCE products in the Industries center.
• Fill operational vacancies in other industry shops as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Training & mentoring

Tools

Forklift operation

Power pallet jack

Manual pallet jack

Trailer loading/unloading

Job description

Position Summary

This position transports, delivers and pick up industries raw materials, finished goods, laundry and commodities throughout the state of Wisconsin; driving a diesel-powered tractor-trailer. This position assists in the operation of the Industries Distribution Center and supervises skilled and semi-skilled Person in our Care workers, provides worker training, and directs the production of BCE products. This position will also fill operational need vacancies in other industries shops.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 03-14 with a starting pay of $29.01. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A probationary period of one year is required.

Benefits Package

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.
• An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Job Details

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

This position is not eligible for remote work.

Shift: Monday- Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

Qualifications

• Leading and/or overseeing the work of others (e.g. training, coaching, mentoring, assigning duties, reviewing work, etc.)
• Loading and unloading trailers and trucks with power and manual equipment
• Operating forklifts, power pallet jacks (PPJ's), and manual pallet jacks, along with other moving equipment.
• Delivery and installation of products (receiving/loading products, delivery, assembly, etc.)

Special Requirements

• Must be able to possess a valid Commercial Class A Driver's License within 90 days of hire and will be required to meet State of Wisconsin fleet requirements. Will be required to maintain a valid driver's license and eligibility to drive a fleet vehicle.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds routinely

EEO/DEI Statement

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Aff…

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability.

Deadline to Apply

Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on November 10, 2026.

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