PRN CDL Class B Driver

National Emergency Management and Response; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public safety organization based in Wisconsin is looking for dedicated individuals with a CDL training certification. The role requires a minimum of five years of driving experience and readiness for disaster response duties. Applicants should be detail-oriented, capable of operating heavy equipment, and possess effective communication skills. If you are committed to helping communities during emergencies and ready to act quickly in critical situations, this position is for you. Join a team that believes in making a difference!

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience holding a valid driver's license.
• Capability to obtain and sustain DOT Qualification File.

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to National EMR Policies.
• Maintain personal readiness to deploy within 6-12 hours of activation.
• Participate in disaster preparedness and response initiatives.

Skills

Operating heavy equipment

Effective communication

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Completion of a CDL training course from an accredited program

Job description

Education

Req: Completion of a CDL training course from an accredited program

Experience

Req: A minimum of five (5) years holding a valid driver's license, and a minimum of 36 months verifiable experience in commercial driving is required. Passenger (P) endorsement is preferred.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Understand and adhere to the National EMR Policies and Procedures Manual, Uniform Handbook, and Operations Manual.
• Foster a culture that encourages team members to work safely, identify potential hazards, and report safety concerns immediately to their direct chain of command.
• Maintain constant state of alertness to ensure personal and team safety in all conditions and communicate concerns immediately.
• Maintain active status within the agency’s platforms, including learning management systems to complete training that may be directed toward self‑improvement, mission‑specifics, or Just‑In‑Time (JIT) training.
• Participate in, assist, or supervise an incident management workforce that will conduct disaster preparedness, response, and recovery initiatives as needed.
• Be receptive and flexible to serve in a position when responding to critical circumstances which may have obstacles and/or challenges that need to be overcome.
• Be able to solve day‑to‑day operational issues and reach short‑term performance goals.
• Support survivors and communities during disasters by being readily available to assist at a moment’s notice.
• Maintain personal readiness to deploy within 6‑12 hours of activation.
• Update upcoming availability within the National EMR’s mobile application by the 27th of each month to respond when needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Adhere to acceptable standards of professional integrity and accountability in the workplace, and comply with all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in all duties.
• Provide proof of valid driver’s license and driving record in good standing for a minimum of five years with no restrictions (subject to review annually) and no more than two moving violations or accidents.
• Capability to obtain and sustain DOT Qualification File by producing required documents immediately upon request.
• Proficiency in operating heavy equipment for loading and unloading in diverse terrains at job sites.
• Participation in setting up and dismantling deployment sites including but not limited to shelters, mobile command platforms, and base camps.
• Demonstrate the ability to:
  • Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio‑economic characteristics.
  • Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers, professionals, and clients.
  • Maintain professional people skills and non‑verbal communication skills.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, in English.
• Work in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining control and professional composure and making decisions based on the needs of the program and service population.
• Be detail oriented and organized.
• Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Utilize a variety of communication systems to provide situational awareness across the response (cellular, two‑way radio, satellite, etc.).
• Perform physical activity such as extensive walking, stretching, bending, and occasionally lifting and/or exceeding 50 pounds.
• Work extended hours and/or non‑traditional hours (Ex. Weekends, evenings, holidays, in austere conditions).
• Must successfully pass a scheduled or spontaneous drug screening/background check.
• Able to lift, push, pull, or carry more than 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to bend and lift without difficulty.
• Support full team operations by supporting when needed to load, unload, and set up truck(s) and equipment.

English (United States)

If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you!

EEO Statement

In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.