Compost Operator

About the job

Responsibilities:

• Mix incoming feedstocks
• Manage carbon piles
• Create and turn windrows
• Take temperatures
• Maintain and update site records
• Clean and regrade site as needed
• Provide weekly updates
• Escalate issues appropriately
• Assist/execute stability and maturity tests
• Take samples to send to soil lab
• Screen compost
• Assist with site planning

Successful candidate will:

• Have proficient experience in small sized heavy equipment, such as skid steers and front-end loaders
• Be able to measure and maintain weekly records, keeping information neat and organized across multi-month periods of time.
• Have basic understanding of the composting process, being able to follow prescribed mixing ratios and willing to learn problem solving skills regarding successful composting.
• Show a willingness to work through all (safe) weather conditions and perform regular equipment cleaning and basic preventative maintenance.
• Have strong communication skills to give regular updates to drivers, managing staff, and regulators on site performance, and cleanliness.
• Be able to work independently reliably and safely.
• Show aptitude for basic customer service and be willing to politely address public visitors.

Compensation:

• Competitive hourly rate based on experience for 30-40 hours per week
• Health, Vision, Dental
• 401k + Match after 3 months
• Short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
• 10 days PTO that accumulates over the year