You will drive routes and complete stops at our subscriber addresses, picking up food material and bringing it back to our facility for composting. Each route takes between four and eight hours to complete. You will be part of a driver "bench" that may be called into action on any given day. We are offering these part time driver positions in order to build resilience into our service offerings.
Compost Colorado is seeking to hire full-time operations personnel who will play a crucial role in accelerating waste diversion efforts across Colorado!
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About CoCo
CoCo is a zero-waste start-up based in Denver, CO. We collect food waste in addition to providing sustainable, local delivery service. We are on a mission to make composting mainstream. We are a catalyst for sustainability and a more equitable world.
About the Role
This role is an exciting opportunity for someone who doesn't mind getting their hands dirty, is passionate about sustainability , and is interested in working in a rapidly growing start-up. Candidates must be self-starters with clear communication skills.
Duties:
Efficiently navigate and drive in Denver Metro Area
Collect buckets from Compost Colorado's residential and commercial clients
Establish new processes and protocols, and continuously improve operations
Make Compost!
Assist with bucket washing, community outreach, and tabling in-person events
Qualifications:
Professional driving experience
Passionate about sustainability and composting
Comfortable engaging with food-waste (no food allergies)
Must be able to list and carry up to 75 pounds, repeatedly
Additional Desired Experience and Skills:
Driving a manual transmission, experience backing a trailer
Mechanical experience: fixing cars, carpentry, plumbing
Experience working in a start-up or waste collection industry
Compensation and Benefits:
Starts at $22/hour based on experience
Health, Dental, Vision Benefits
Generous PTO Benefits
20% off Simple Swaps shop
$22 - $24 per hour