Sustainability Driver - NON CDL

Compost Crusader is hiring a Sustainability Driver (non-CDL) in St Francis, WI, offering $19/hour after training. The role involves driving collection routes, performing manual labor, and maintaining vehicles. Candidates should have a clean driving record, strong computer skills, and the ability to lift heavy items. The position requires working outdoors and is suited for individuals passionate about sustainability and composting.
Route Driver (non-CDL)

Salary range: $19/hour (first 2 weeks of training @ $15/hr)

Normal shift times: 6:30am - early/mid afternoon (1-3pm usually, but not guaranteed)

Reports to: Fleet Manager fleetmanager@compostcrusader.com 262-394-6075

Date revised: 1/10/2025

About Compost Crusader

Started in 2014 by Melissa Tashjian, Compost Crusader is a locally owned business with the mission of creating a culture around sustainability. Compost Crusader partners with residential and commercial locations to divert organic material from the landfill in an economically and environmentally sustainable way.

We are a young, rapidly growing business, looking to hire employees who are passionate about composting, who have a strong desire to grow within the company and who don’t mind working hard and getting dirty!

Position Summary

This is a hands-on position, driving a garbage collection route 2-5 times per week and assisting with the planning & execution of various tasks (shop labor). The ideal candidate will have an excellent driving record, strong computer skills, mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a sense of urgency. Manual labor tasks are assigned on non-driving days (depends on business needs).

Essential functions
• Demonstrate safe workplace practices, including regular use of PPE when required
• Drive regular collection routes (150-200 stops per day)
• Maintain cleanliness + organization of shop, office, and vehicles
• Clean, repair, and assemble carts/dumpsters to maintain supply levels
• Track + maintain inventory, identify dead stock for liquidation
• Report vehicle defects, make small repairs
• Maintain proper fluid levels and apply grease to vehicles on a regular schedule
• Interact with customers and vendors in a timely fashion
• Safe driving record + willing/able to fill in for other sick/absent drivers
• Previous experience driving large vehicles

Required education and qualifications
• Professional demeanor and well-groomed appearance
• Willingness to get dirty and work outdoors
• Ability to lift heavy items (75+ lbs)
• Must be the age of 21 or older
• High school diploma, GED, or HSED
• Reliable, on-time transportation
• Valid Wisconsin drivers license with clean driving record

Compost Crusader provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Compost Crusader complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Compost Crusader expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Compost Crusader’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:
• Paid time off

Schedule:
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Supplemental Pay:
• Performance bonus

Trucking Driver Type:
• Solo driver

Trucking Route:
• Dedicated
• Local

License/Certification:
• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:
• Saint Francis, WI 53235 (Required)

Work Location: In person