Job Description

Company Overview: 

CompostNow, a B Corp Certified and Inc. 5000 company, is one of the fastest growing hauling and composting companies in the USA.

At CompostNow, our work is rooted at the intersection of healthy people and healthy planet, and our mission is to rebuild the health of our soil by diverting waste from landfills and using it to create compost for our communities.

Our compost collection services and network of facilities help thousands of homes, businesses, and municipalities in North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, and Ohio divert and compost over a million pounds of organic waste each month.

Description: 

• Pay starts at $22/hr (up to $24/hr, based on CDL status)
  

• Shifts start at 3 am and end 9-10 hours later.
  

• Our drivers love getting their work done while the city sleeps. This schedule means you get in and out faster without having to fight with other drivers on the road. You get done early enough to get other things done before businesses close or school ends for the day.
  

• This role is scheduled for Monday - Friday, with one week per month scheduled for Tuesday - Saturday.
  

• Service 15-30 commercial accounts in the local area. Accounts include grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, universities, office parks, or similar.

• Collect 35- and 64- gallon roll carts containing food waste. You’ll leave a clean, empty cart behind for each container you collect - and leave the customer’s location clean and free of debris. 
  

• At the end of your route, return to the CompostNow warehouse to unload your truck.

• Other duties include pre- and post-trip checks, weighing carts, recording cart weights, taking service notes, and maintaining a clean, tidy vehicle.

• It is required that all employees operate vehicles in accordance with CompostNow Safety Rules, OSHA (Occupational and Safety Health Act) and DOT (Department of Transportation) requirements as well as all local, state and federal laws.
  

Requirements

- Experience with 26 ft box trucks (or similarly sized commercial vehicle) required 

- Pass a DOT physical, drug screen, and criminal background check (DOT card required to fill position)

- Clean driving record and comfortable maneuvering large vehicle, even in tight downtown areas

- Early riser, route starts at 3 am

- Availability to work an occasional, rotating Saturday shift (about once a month)

- Desire for a physically active working environment (getting out of the truck at each stop, maneuvering and loading + unloading heavy roll carts)

- Responsible individual, comfortable working with relative autonomy and minimal oversight

- Willing and able to work outdoors in all elements (rain, heat, cold, etc.)

- Committed to communicating regularly and constructively with team members

Benefits

- Paid weekly with guaranteed 40 hours pay/week and opportunities for overtime (average 45-50 hrs/week)

- Local routes so you’re home every night!

- Health, dental, vision, and accident insurance coverage options 

- 10 Days PTO and 6 Days PST 

- Paid Holidays

- 401k

- Parental leave options 

- Work in an environment that values the quality of it’s fleet vehicles and the tools used, prioritizing cleanliness and preventative maintenance

- We use Freightliner Box Trucks (under 5 years old) with Column Lift Gate and back-up cameras for safety, comfort and performance. 

- Be a part of a team where your contribution has a big impact. Work in a friendly, respectful environment. Being treated as an individual person and not a number in a large corporation.

- Opportunity for growth and increased opportunities within a startup environment

- Free CompostNow service & swag

Other Policies: 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

A healthy ecosystem is comprised of a diversity of organisms. At CompostNow we strive to create a healthy system that clearly expresses our values, identity, and purpose. We believe that we will accomplish this through having a diverse team, focusing on the fundamentals of creating a good company where everyone feels welcome, seen, safe, heard, and appreciated.

Language Proficiency Policy

It is the policy of CompostNow to encourage diversity and inclusiveness in all of its operational and corporate pursuits. This includes employing individuals who may speak a language other than English as their primary means of communication. However, there are specific circumstances when the company requires that its employees converse in English. This requirement supports our commitment to employee safety. Circumstances include receiving training, conversing with members, participating in Supervisory one-on-ones and team meetings, and responding to direction in emergency situations. For these reasons, English proficiency is required for the safe and effective execution of job duties within the company and is assessed throughout the application process.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Local area, Outdoor, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift, Saturday, Monday to Friday,

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