Current Openings
Residential Collection Driver & Site Hand, Kerhonkson, NY (Part-time)
We are looking for a compost collector and site hand who is reliable, flexible, and an environmentally-
minded person. This job is approximately 15-20 hours a week, Tuesdays as needed,
Thursdays and Fridays, but could increase in hours based on expansion of route or
need for coverage.
About the Job:
Collection
Drive a pick up truck to perform residential door-to-door food scrap collection in
the Hudson ValleyWash compost bins, clean, organize, and ensure equipment is labeled and in good
conditionAccess and use our database through a provided mobile device to enter weights
and other information during collectionRemove 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 Hand
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 perform 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
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 topicsExperience on a delivery route is a plus
Basic mechanical skills and knowledge of vehicle maintenance
