Company description

The Urban Canopy is a young and diverse organization working on cutting edge issues at the intersection of urban agriculture and sustainable food. We are seeking a skilled Commercial Transporter to help support our vision: to create a sustainable and equitable food system by way of environmental stewardship, local job creation, healthy-living initiatives, and community building.

Transporters are vital to achieving our vision by driving to physically distribute local and organic food, as well as collecting compostables throughout the Chicagoland area for our Compost Club service. There are two types of Transporter roles: Residential and Commercial, in which a Transporter (depending on availability) can choose one or the other or both. Ideally transporters can be flexible to do either type of transportation role.

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities (Urban Canopy phone & vehicle provided):

Collecting compostable waste from our Compost Club members.
Delivering goods to various commercial customers and community partners across Chicago.
Communicating with customers about specific deliveries/pickups in person, by text or over the phone.
Recording a variety of information from routes into online spreadsheets.
Maintaining vehicle cleanliness and recording vehicle maintenance issues..

Qualifications Commercial:

Must have a valid driver’s license to fulfill job duties
Enjoy doing physically active work
Capable of maneuvering/rolling 300 pounds (up a ramp)
Expected to handle fewer stops per routes consisting of 35 gallon rolling totes and 7 gallon pails
Be able to use a smart phone for customer phone calls, texting and GPS navigation
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and handle moderate amounts of uncertainty including inclement weather

Skilled in driving medium to large cargo vans or box trucks; former professional driving experience is highly preferred
Ability to drive safely in inclement weather
Effective verbal/written communicator
Maintain punctual & consistent attendance
Positive work ethic
Able to work in a team and independently

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $15-20/hr

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Deadline

December 31, 2026