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Collections Driver Position
The REMIX ORGANICS COMPANY seeks
a full-time Collections Driver to join our Team. The Collections Driver is responsible for:
Safely driving collection vehicles;
Emptying food scrap bins at customer locations and maintaining cleanliness of area where where customer bins are stored;
Hauling food scraps to processing sites (anaerobic digesters and compost facilities) in Rhode Island and Massachusetts;
Maintaining a clean and orderly collection truck.
The Collections Driver position is a physically strenuous and demanding job. We work in all weather, so we are looking for a Team member prepared to work in all conditions (rain, heat, cold)! Collection Drivers are exposed to unpleasant sights and smells, given the nature of food scrap collections and seasonal weather.
Pay is hourly at $18/hour for the first 30 days (review period), at 30-40 hours per week. After the 30 day review period, the Collections Driver has the opportunity to shift to a salaried 40 hour/week position with benefits (paid time off, health and dental insurance). Normal workdays hours are ~6:30 am - 3 pm, but may be subject to change.
No previous experience is required, as on-job training will be a core component of the initial 90 day review period. We are looking for a Collections Driver who brings a positive attitude and work ethic, is able to accept direction but work independently, and who is motivated to work hard and get the job done.
Essential Responsibilities:
Operate The ReMix Organics Company trucks in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury and property damage
Collect food scraps from buildings, businesses and other facilities
Pressure wash compost bins onsite at pickup locations (using water tank and pressure washer on vehicle)
Record number of bins from each customer account using online tracker
Communicate with other ROC Team members regularly using app-based platform
Safely transport food scraps to anaerobic digestion and/or compost processing sites
Dump material and ensure cleanliness of collections truck (using water tank and pressure washer on vehicle)
Return truck to secure parking location
Maintain a clean and orderly appearance of oneself and equipment used
Interact with customers and the general public in a courteous and professional manner
Physical/Mental Demands:
Job applicants must be able to:
Climb in and out of truck cabs constantly throughout the shift
Step into vehicles at a height of approximately 2 to 3 feet
Exert force and lift up to 50 lbs, push and roll compost bins weighing up to 350 lbs.
Handle, grip, and grasp controls, including power take off controls
Demonstrate visual and auditory acuity in order to safely operate collection trucks
Frequently walk, stand, sit, bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, climb ladders, and rake material as needed during collections
Regularly reach above, at, and below shoulder level
Communicate effectively and cooperate with Team members and customers
Perform basic daily administrative duties to track collection accounts and volumes and report bins collected on routes
Pass physical examination and receive a DOT Health Card for operating commercial vehicles
Required Qualifications:
Valid Rhode Island Driver’s License with clean driving record
Experience driving in Rhode Island, with general knowledge of Rhode Island streets and highways
Ability to perform extensive physical activity and strenuous physical work
To apply:
If you are interested in being part of a dynamic team working to re-think food “waste” in Rhode Island, email us your resume and tell us why you’re interested in joining The ReMix Organics Company!
Email: apply@remixorganics.com
The ReMix Organics Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.