Job description

Community Compost Company is a food scrap collection and recycling service based in the Hudson Valley of NY. We are a leader in the region for composting and are pioneering organics recycling programs in communities to keep food scraps out of the waste stream. The food scraps we collect are brought to our farm site or other and made into compost, which restores organic content to depleted soils. The compost we produce is sold through our brand Hudson Soil Company.

We are seeking a reliable, flexible, and environmentally-minded person to fill one of our compost collector positions. This job is approximately 35-40 hours a week. CCC is a growing company in the emerging industry of organics recycling.

About the Job:
-Drive a non-CDL dump truck to perform commercial food scrap collection in the Hudson Valley
-Haul food waste from our Hoboken location to our farm in the Hudson Valley 2x/week in a non-CDL dump truck
-Wash compost bins, clean, organize, and ensure equipment is labeled and in good condition
-Access and use our database through a provided mobile device to enter weights and other information during collection
-Remove contamination of food waste dropped
-Routinely check and maintain compost vehicles (gas, oil, water, fluids, tire pressure)
-Maintain clean collection vehicles and remove trash and personal items from collection vehicles after each route

Requirements:
-Valid Driver's License
-Clean driving record (we will preform a background check)
-Experience driving commercial vehicles such as non-CDL box truck, dump truck, garbage truck, or other large vehicles
-Comfort driving trucks safely in rural and urban environments
-Ability to pass DOT physical exam
-Ability to lift 50 pounds, maneuver wheeled bins of compost weighing up to 250 lbs. and be outside in all weather conditions (we operate year round)
-Be on time and show up when expected
-Good problem solver with personal initiative
-Passion for being part of a team; experience on teams

Preferences:
-Interest in environmental stewardship and composting, or the desire to learn more about these topics
-Experience on a delivery route is a plus
-Familiarity with DOT safety regulations is a plus
-Comfort with some technology - Tablets, Excel, Google Documents
-Experience operating farm equipment preferred (tractor and skid steer)
-Basic mechanical skills and knowledge of vehicle maintenance

To Apply:
Submit a copy of your resume, a brief note describing your interest, and 2 professional references.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights

COVID-19 considerations:
We provide PPE to staff including masks and hand sanitizer as well as rapid tests as needed. For this position, you are mainly alone in a vehicle or outside.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kerhonkson, NY 12446: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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