Compost Pickup Driver

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Compost Pickup Driver

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Location: Orange, NJ

Rate: $20 per/hour

Schedule: Mondays to Fridays 7am-2pm

MUST have clean driving record and be a licensed driver with 4 + more years driving experience

Job Description

JAVAS COMPOST is a mission driven family owned business helping people save the planet one banana peel at a time through composting their food scraps.

Were looking for a committed, hard working, responsible, team-player to join us as a driver for 30-35 hours p/week, with the potential for more hours as our service expands.

If you would like to apply, please email us a resume and short cover letter outlining your qualifications and interests. If writing isnt your thing, send a video introduction explaining your experience and why you would be a good fit for our company.

SKILLS & ESSENTIAL QUALITIES

- Punctual

- Well mannered and even tempered

- Respect of all Department of Transportation (DOT) and local traffic regulations

- Respect for all Law Enforcement

- Respect for company policies and operating procedures

Duties include, but not limited to:

- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

- Ability to push and pull a garbage can weighing 250-400 lbs

- Prepping truck for pickups with cleaning supplies, buckets, bins/toters, liners, and promotional material

- Conducting daily/weekly vehicle inspections

- Conducting entire pickup route in an efficient, accurate and timely manner. This includes managing and transporting food scraps, and thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing buckets

- Ability to use and operate Smartphone to follow routing software

- Cleaning and disinfecting truck after each route

- Help bag and distribute finished compost

- Occasional trips to the compost processing facility may be necessary

- Ability to work in all kinds of weather conditions necessary

- Clean driving record required

- Experience driving larger vehicles required (18-26 foot box truck)

- Ability to work extra hours when needed

- Friendly, team player attitude required

This job is labor intensive and can be messy, but is rewarding as you get to contribute to a noble industry by helping turn food waste into a resource.

Interest in composting, sustainability, soil health appreciated but not mandatory.

Free composting for all employees!

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Company DescriptionJavas Compost is a residential and commercial food scrap pickup service operating in Northern New Jersey. Were a small, dedicated team of drivers, warehouse staff, and virtual support who work closely to stay connected and serve our community. Were passionate about composting and spreading awareness about its benefits. If you care about the planet and enjoy supporting a mission-driven business, youll feel right at home here. We offer competitive wages, required benefits, and a supportive work environment, while doing our part to take care of our customers and the planet.Company DescriptionJavas Compost is a residential and commercial food scrap pickup service operating in Northern New Jersey. Were a small, dedicated team of drivers, warehouse staff, and virtual support who work closely to stay connected and serve our community. Were passionate about composting and spreading awareness about its benefits. If you care about the planet and enjoy supporting a mission-driven business, youll feel right at home here. xhqgsiq We offer competitive wages, required benefits, and a supportive work environment, while doing our part to take care of our customers and the planet.