Compost Operator Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

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• Pay is $30 per hour - guaranteed 50 hours per week (40 hours regular; 10 hours OT).
• Shifts start between 3 (preferred) and 5 am; five+ days per week, Monday through Friday, and rotating Saturdays as needed.
• Weekly pay.
• Roll-off truck fleet is all 2027 KWs (Kenworth T880). Well maintained, fully featured, including backup vehicles.
• Roll-Off Truck Drivers service commercial and industrial accounts across the Atlanta area, transporting organic materials, compost, waste, and related materials between customer locations and disposal or processing sites. Accounts include housing complexes, stadiums, recycling centers, office parks, and similar.
• Local Roll-Off Truck Drivers operate roll-off trucks to deliver, swap, and retrieve large containers and compactors (typically 10-40 yard dumpsters) at customer sites.
• Drivers are responsible for safe placement of containers and compactors, ensuring customer sites are left clean and accessible, and communicating any service issues or site constraints.
• At the end of your route, return to the CompostNow yard or designated facility to offload materials and complete end-of-day responsibilities.
• Other Local Roll-Off Truck Driver duties include pre- and post-trip safety/vehicle inspections, securing loads, completing service documentation, and maintaining a clean and organized vehicle.

Requirements

• Valid CDL (Class A or B) with air brake endorsement.

• Experience operating roll-off trucks or front load trucks in tight urban environments required.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol screen, DOT physical, and criminal background check required.
• Clean driving record.
• Operation of vehicles in accordance with CompostNow safety rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, and local, state, and federal laws. Commitment to safety.
• Tech-capable; able to learn and consistently use company technology (e.g., route management apps, electronic logs, internal communication tools) to complete routes, record service data, and communicate with the team.
• Local Roll-Off Truck Drivers are early risers, able to start shifts by 5 am (but let us know if you can start at 3 am), and have Saturday availability as needed.

• Personal characteristics of a Local Roll-Off Truck Driver: responsibility (comfortable working with autonomy and minimal oversight); strong communicator (committed to communicating regularly and constructively with your team); adaptability; detail oriented; and strong spatial awareness/problem-solving skills when navigating tight or complex service locations.

Benefits

• Weekly pay; guaranteed 50 hours/week (40 regular hours and 10 hours OT)
• Health, dental, vision, accident insurance options
• Employer-provided short and long-term disability, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (10+ days) and Paid Sick Time (6 days) accrual
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
• Parental Leave options
• Local routes; home each night
• Free CompostNow service

About Us:
CompostNow, a B Corp Certified and Inc. 5000 company, is one of the fastest growing hauling and composting companies in the USA.
At CompostNow, our work is rooted at the intersection of healthy people and healthy planet, and our mission is to rebuild the health of our soil by diverting waste from landfills and using it to create compost for our communities.
Our compost collection services and network of facilities help thousands of homes, businesses, and municipalities in North Carolina, Georgia, and Ohio divert and compost over a million pounds of organic waste each month.
Other Policies:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A healthy ecosystem is comprised of a diversity of organisms. At CompostNow we strive to create a healthy system that clearly expresses our values, identity, and purpose. We believe that we will accomplish this through having a diverse team, focusing on the fundamentals of creating a good company where everyone feels welcome, seen, safe, heard, and appreciated.
Language Proficiency Policy: It is the policy of CompostNow to encourage diversity and inclusiveness in all of its operational and corporate pursuits. This includes employing individuals who may speak a language other than English as their primary means of communication. However, there are specific circumstances when the company requires that its employees converse in English. This requirement supports our commitment to employee safety. Circumstances include receiving training, conversing with members, participating in Supervisory one-on-ones and team meetings, and responding to direction in emergency situations. For these reasons, English proficiency is required for the safe and effective execution of job duties within the company and is assessed throughout the application process.