CURRENT OPENINGS

Residential Collection Driver & Site Hand Kerhonkson, NY (Part-time)

We are looking for a compost collector and site hand who is reliable, flexible, and an environmentally- minded person. This job is approximately 15-20 hours a week, Tuesdays as needed, Thursdays and Fridays, but could increase in hours based on expansion of route or need for coverage.

About the Job:

Collection

• Drive a pick up truck to perform residential door-to-door food scrap collection in the Hudson Valley

• 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

Site Hand

• Assist with production of bagged products

• Operating the bagging machine and hand bagging worm casting products

• Sourcing and collecting pallets for bagged shipments

• Screening worm compost harvest

• Assisting with incoming materials and projects on-site as needed

Requirements:

• Valid Driver's License

• Clean driving record (we will perform a background check)

• Comfort driving trucks safely in rural and urban environments

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, maneuver wheeled bins of compost weighing up to 250 lbs. and be outside in all weather conditions (we operate year round)

• Comfort with some technology - Tablets, Excel, Google Documents

• 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

• Basic mechanical skills and knowledge of vehicle maintenance

To apply, send a copy of your resume, 2 references, and a brief note describing your interest to James@communitycompostco.com