Copy of Compost Associate

BTS Bioenergy; Seaford (DE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

BTS Bioenergy is seeking a dependable Compost Associate to support day-to-day composting operations and facility upkeep. You will help maintain equipment and grounds, follow safety protocols, and work closely with a team overseen by the Facility Manager.

The role requires physical stamina, the ability to work outdoors in all weather, and basic math and English literacy for data recording and instruction adherence.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and follow written directions in English.
• Able to collect and record numerical data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of facilities and equipment.
• Perform routine daily preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Safely and efficiently complete assigned tasks.
• General grounds maintenance using company tools and equipment.
• Report any safety or security concerns to management.

Skills

English literacy

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Team player

Numerical data collection

Education

HS General Education Degree or equivalent

Tools

Forklift Operator license

CDL driver license

Hand tools

Mowers/tractors/skid steers

Job description

About the role

The Compost Associate will assist with all day-to-day composting operations and facility maintenance. The ideal candidate is reliable, dependable, and hardworking, and completes work with attention to detail. Position reports to the Facility Manager.

What you’ll do

• Maintain cleanliness of facilities and equipment, including, sweeping, washing, hosing, and scrubbing.
• Perform routine daily preventative maintenance on equipment including greasing, adjusting, and fueling.
• Safely, correctly, and efficiently complete assigned tasks.
• Perform general grounds maintenance using company-provided tools and equipment, such as, digging, raking, sweeping, mowing, weeding, and painting.
• Take direction from supervisors and work within a team committed to safety, product quality, and performance.
• Receive and understand instruction and training on the proper and safe use of equipment.
• Be responsible for your workplace, tools, equipment, and personal safety.
• Wear required PPE, and company supplied uniforms at all times.
• Be alert to and report any possible security and safety concerns to management.

Qualifications

• Willing and able to work outside in all weather and in dirty and odorous conditions for majority of work schedule.
• Experience operating mowers, tractors, skid steers, forklifts, or wheel loaders ideal but not required.
• Prior work experience with composting, horticulture, agriculture, and / or construction ideal but not required.
• Familiar with basic hand tools.
• Able to accurately collect, record, and tabulate numerical data.
• Able to understand and follow written and oral directions in English.
• Able to read and write in English.
• Able to perform basic math skills.
• HS General Education Degree or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license to routinely operate the company pickup truck and drive offsite for supplies.
• A valid Forklift Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, or CDL driver’s license ideal but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and/or sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel as well as give hand
• signals.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions, including heat, cold and rain.
• Able to speak clearly and hear, including via radio communications.
• Ability to stand and walk for entire shift.
• Ability to reach and pull with hands and arms; in addition to, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Will occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

_ Equal Opportunity Employer _

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.