Greater Buffalo's Premier Organics Recycling and Compost Professionals
Part Time Food Scrap Collection Driver
Compensation:
$20/hr
Job Description:
We are looking for a new team member to work approximately 25-30 hours per week, driving 4-5 days a week to complete residential, commercial and city food scrap collection routes (up to 300 stops per route). Route assignments rotate weekly to provide variation. All routes are currently worked solo. Driver will use a variety of trucks depending on the route type, will make frequent stops, getting in and out of the truck often to empty food scraps, either manually or with a cart tipper. We work in all types of weather including rain, snow, high heat etc. Routes are completed with the use of a company-provided smartphone with a specialized app to provide route and pickup information and to record pickup data. All routes are to begin no earlier than 7am and no later than 9am. The time it takes to complete each route varies depending on the route day and type.
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From April - June during compost sales season, this position will also entail help with filling of 25- 50 small compost bags and potentially working some Saturdays to assist with sales and customer pickup of compost orders.
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Everyone will be trained to complete all routes to be available for fill in when necessary.
While owning your own vehicle is not required, you will be expected to be able to have transportation to get to our composting site, or meet out for group work sessions as needed.
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While this position can certainly remain part time and focused mainly on collection routes, the ideal candidate will have a passion for, or strong interest, in our mission. They would look forward to learning more and integrating with all aspects of our business, taking on more/different roles and responsibilities and becoming an integral member of our business through cooperation, self motivation and hard work.
Job Position Details:
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Prepare, inspect and operate a variety of mid-sized trucks
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Follow routes and time schedule using Stopsuite app on company device
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Complete logs and reports after each route
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Follow DOT regulations and safety standards
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Professionally interact with customers and community members as needed
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Gain basic understanding of business operations, products and services
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Work cooperatively with each member of the team
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Filling compost bags (During Compost sales season April-June & Sept-Oct)
Job Requirements:
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Valid driver’s license
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At least 5 years driving experience
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Familiarity with driving a pickup truck
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Good driving record with no traffic violations (we will request a driving abstract from the DMV)
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Ability to drive in a variety of weather and traffic conditions
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Ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions
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Comfortable with insects
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Lift 40 lbs over head
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Good organizational and time management skills
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Excellent communication skills
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Creative problem-solving/strategic thinking
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Flexibility
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Ability to work alone and as part of a team
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Passion for/interest in composting, sustainability, reducing waste
Preferred Skills/Experience:
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Good sense of direction
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Familiarity with Buffalo streets and surrounding areas
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Experience working in driving or trucking
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Knowledge of worker-owned cooperatives