Compost Collection Driver- CDL B

Job Description

Job Description

NewTerra Compost, LLC is growing in the greater Chattanooga area. Based out of Wildwood GA, the company is looking to bring on a new team member that is interested in diverting food residuals from the landfill. This position will be focused on collections of food scraps from commercial members. Applicants do not need any prior experience in composting, but do need to be safety conscious, reliable, and willing to start early.

Duty Description:

• Operate commercial collection vehicles. CDL B required.
• Pickup, dump, and clean 65 gallon bins of food residuals.
• Use hand held electronic devices to navigate routes, take notes, document pickups, and complete reports.
• Maintain DOT physical.
• Operate a tractor for compost operations.
• Help as needed with additional jobs at the compost site.
• Positive and team mentality.
• Start work at 4:00am .

Essential functions and requirements:

• Able and willing to work with food scraps.
• Able to maintain a clean driving record and motor vehicle license.
• Able to pass drug screening and periodic testing.
• Able to work outside in all conditions
• Able to follow safety and process procedures.
• Able to work alone and unsupervised.
• Reliable transportation to get to the site.
• Reliable and consistent attendance.

Big Plus:

• Mechanical knowledge of commercial vehicles and basic troubleshooting skills are beneficial.
• Experience operating farm and construction equipment.
• Knowledgeable about composting and the benefits of compost to our community.

Hours:

• 5x 8 hour days; increasing with company growth; potential for 4x 10s
• 4 AM start

Benefits

• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Safety equipment provided

NewTerra Compost is growing and recently expanded from service in just the Chattanooga area to also providing commercial services in Huntsville. Our goal is to be a reliable and trusted partner with restaurants, schools, and corporate cafeterias that want to divert their food scraps from the landfill to the compost pile.

Company Description

NewTerra Compost is growing and recently expanded from service in just the Chattanooga area to also providing commercial services in Huntsville. Our goal is to be a reliable and trusted partner with restaurants, schools, and corporate cafeterias that want to divert their food scraps from the landfill to the compost pile.