Part-Time Driver & Site Hand for Composting Company

Kerhonkson NY

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 driver positions. This job is approximately 15-20 hours a week, Thursdays and Fridays, but could increase in hours based on expansion of route or need for coverage. We also have additional work at our compost facility one day per week assisting with preparing our compost products for sale (screening, bagging, etc.) and delivering products starting in spring. CCC is a growing company in the emerging industry of organics recycling. Driving (2 days/week): -Drive a pick up or flatbed truck to perform residential & commercial door-to-door food scrap collection service 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 work (1 day/week): -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 preform 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 -Reliably commute to our facility in Kerhonkson, NY -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 -Basic mechanical skills and knowledge of vehicle maintenance -Experience operating farm equipment preferred (tractor and skid steer) To Apply: Send a copy of your resume, a brief note describing your interest, and 2 professional references.