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Our mission is simple, Compost, Grow, Eat...Repeat. We collect food scraps, process it into nutrient rich compost, and return it to the community. There it will re-enter the growth cycle in backyard gardens and local farms, creating zero waste.
We are looking for honest & enthusiastic individuals who are ready to work hard, work fast, & have fun.
Job Description
See our full job description on our website here: https://blackearthcompost.com/forms/view/driver-application/
Black Earth Compost is looking to hire drivers to help us expand organic waste diversion in eastern MA, RI and NH, and get valuable nutrients back to where they are needed most: our soil.
We start at $19/hour plus $4/hour bonus for no accidents or call outs, so 90% of our drivers get the $23/hour, plus tips, health and dental insurance, 40 hours paid sick/time off, OT and 401k.
Routes start before 6am, generally run 10 hours long. We are flexible and are fine hiring for 1-4 days a week of work. Currently we are acquiring prevailing wage routes that pay twice as high, currently about $47/hour and require drivers on those routes to sign up for our health insurance program. Those drivers also need to be quick and thorough.
The primary responsibility would be driving our routes: picking up discarded food scraps from residents and businesses. Please be aware that food scraps from May-September can get a bit "ripe." So tolerance for periodic bad smells is a must.
Food scraps are also very heavy sometimes, so strength is needed to put heavy totes onto our truck lifts, or lift 50 lbs bins over the tailgate. This isn't for people with back or knee problems. The trucks used are 12,000-25,500 lbs GVW, with 12 foot beds, so comfort driving bigger trucks is a necessity.
Most of the time it's driving a few minutes to a stop, listening to music or your favorite podcasts, hopping out, emptying a bin into the truck, and moving on to the next stop. Nobody is looking over your shoulder. There's a lot of freedom on this job so we need responsible people.
Must excel in two of the following: backcountry skiiing, mountaineering, rock climbing, fly fishing, paragliding, whitewater kayaking, mountain biking, extreme sailing (with the foils, that looks badass), surfing, ice climbing... (sort of kidding). Veteran from wars, forest fire fighting, and stuff like that shows you're in shape, you can work in the rain and snow, you're tough, and you're in good company. People that come from desk jobs don't last long.
The most important thing is having a good attitude. We have a small company of great people, and don't want a rotten apple to spoil the bunch. This is a job that is great for your health: outside half the time, inside half the time so you don't get too cold or hot or wet, but you get fresh air. Sitting half the time and moving the other half, so you're body doesn't freeze up from desk job work. Also it has a dirty factor that helps boost your immune system. Our drivers rarely get sick. Excess body weight burns off in 2-3 months. It really is a great way to get to prime fitness without being pushed too hard, and that's a primary reason our Founder and CEO started this company, because he wanted to be driving. Not doing office work or manual labor.
In addition to having a strong work ethic, we also need someone that can keep a smile on their face. We want people firmly rooted to the earth, that can get dirty, that care about the environment. The more hats you can wear, the more valuable you are, the more we can grow our small business, and the more we can afford to pay you. Wearing one hat is fine too.
We want someone for the long-haul. Not a seasonal gig. We want like minded people because who you work with is just as important as what you do, so who we hire affects our quality of life. So we really want to be specific and find the right people to join us: happy and responsible team players.
Must have valid drivers license and clean driving record.
Must pass background checks on criminal (we go into sensitive buildings), CORI (we go into schools), driving record, drug test, and have good references.
Job Type: Full-time, Part-Time
Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
Have a look at what we do!
www.blackearthcompost.com
https://youtu.be/MlvKgywcwYg
Box Truck, Flatbed, Dump Truck, Straight Truck, DOT Driver, DOT Truck
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid sick time
Experience level:
- No experience needed
Shift:
- Day shift
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
