Truck Driver - Non CDL

Garbage to Garden is seeking a non-CDL Truck Driver in Boston, MA, to collect food scraps from households and businesses. The role involves operating vehicles, performing inspections, and completing assigned routes safely and efficiently. Candidates should be hardworking, adaptable, and committed to service and conservation. Qualifications include being at least 21 years old, having a valid MA class D license, and a clean motor vehicle record.
We are looking for hardworking professional drivers to join our team and grow with us to collect food scraps from the growing number of households and businesses composting with us!

Drivers will be trained on independent collection routes in the Greater Boston area and will work closely with Garbage to Garden to scale this program as it grows.

The right candidate is someone who is ready to start early each day, work hard and fast and take pride in their daily accomplishments knowing they left the world a little better off than when they started.

Company Description:

Garbage to Garden is a leader in curbside composting, known for innovative solutions to waste management, high quality compost for organic gardens, uncompromising reliability backed up by outstanding customer service.

Founded in 2012 in Portland, ME, Garbage to Garden now has thriving operations in two states and provides composting services to dozens of thousands of households, businesses, schools, and events.

We're a group of talented, hard-working, and passionate people and we are always looking for more go-getters ready to change our community for the better. All team members are united by and expected to maintain our core company values:
• Conservation: We constantly aim to reduce our impact and conserve our resources, internally and externally, by taking care of our things, reducing our consumption, re-using our waste, and protecting the natural environment.
• Adaptability: We rely on adaptability to ensure our long-term success, through continuous innovation and process improvement. On our team we encourage open mindedness, flexibility and a proactive approach to emerging challenges and opportunities.
• Service: Service to others is our purpose – we aim to provide better service than our clients would expect. Our internal commitment to help and to serve each other is the strength of our team.
• Respect: By demonstrating respect to each other, we strengthen each other. We recognize the value of every individual on our team and in our community and we show it through our actions.

Responsibilities:
• Operates vehicles and performs all tasks in accordance with company standards and safety rules, OSHA and DOT regulations, as well as all local, state and federal laws.
• Performs pre- and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicle and documents utilizing the DVIR.
• Completes route assignments as directed in a safe and efficient manner, seeing through to completion despite potential obstacles.
• Performs all duties as scheduled by Manager or Dispatch and assists other drivers as directed
• Communicates to Dispatch regarding customer requests, contamination problems or other issues with accounts, additional unidentified buckets, and anything else out of the ordinary.
• Attends and participates in all scheduled training programs and meetings as required Works closely with Operations Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
• Communicates prompt and accurate information related to customer requests, service interruptions, accidents, incidents, or unsafe situations.

Qualifications:
• Must be at least 21 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States
• Current MA class D license
• A motor vehicle record (MVR) that has no violations, accidents, or convictions for at least the past three years
• Experience operating a vehicle requiring CDL / a valid Class A or B CDL is a plus!
• Capable motor coordination; arm, hand, legs.
• Ability to repeatedly bend, twist, lift, throw, push, pull and exert physical effort in handling objects more than 75 lbs
• Comfort working in a variety of climates and environmental conditions
• Familiarity with Android operating system and Google maps.
• Must be fluent in English
• Strong verbal communication and time management skills
• Customer service mindset

Our benefits package includes 100% employer paid medical insurance, plus dental and vision insurance, a matching 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off, paid parental leave for all parents, wellness incentives, employee discounts, and an annual gear allowance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $49.66 per hour

Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Shift:
• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Days:
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person