Environmental Technician: Composting & Field Operations

Compost Crew; Rockville (MD); Ibrido; USD 26.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Compost Crew, Inc., a Benefit Corporation, seeks an Environmental Technician to support composting operations at our Rockville outposts. You will help process food scraps into nutrient-rich compost and learn to operate farm equipment and commercial vehicles.

This full-time, on-site role offers comprehensive benefits and a starting wage of $19-$20 per hour, with typical hours from 9 am to 5 pm and occasional overtime, plus opportunities to grow in sustainability-focused work.

Competenze

• Proficient in English (reading/writing).
• Able to lift 55 pounds.
• Willingness to learn to operate farm and industrial equipment.
• DOT medical card and good driving record required.

Mansioni

• Perform composting operations at Compost Outposts per SOPs.
• Set up/breakdown facilities and complete decontamination procedures.
• Monitor feedstocks, temperatures, moisture, and other metrics.
• Operate and learn maintenance for equipment (FEL, skid-steer, sifter, conveyors).
• Coordinate composting activities, applications, and hauling as needed.
• Attend training and stay up-to-date on composting practices.

Conoscenze

English proficiency

Physical fitness

DOT medical card

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Strumenti

Microsoft Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Do you have a passion for the environment and sustainability? Are you interested in a career processing food scraps into high-quality soil amendment? We are hiring an Environmental Technician to perform composting operations at our innovative Compost Outposts located in Maryland. As Environmental Technician, you will work closely with Composting team members to turn food scraps from our customer base into nutrient-rich compost. You will have the chance to learn how to operate farm equipment/machinery as well as commercial vehicles. This is a great opportunity for you if you want to build your career in sustainability while you earn competitive pay. This is a full-time position of at least 30 hours per week with comprehensive benefits. Starting pay $19.00 - $20.00/hr.

Responsibilities

Perform composting operations at our Compost Outpost:

Perform weekly composting operations by following all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as specified in the Compost Facility Operating Plan (CFOP), to include but not limited to:

Facility set-up and breakdown

Complete proper material monitoring and mixing with temperature, moisture, porosity, and bulk density recommendations

Complete aerated static pile (ASP) inputs and outputs, as well as passive aeration windrow turning.

Comply with health and safety requirements as specified in the Health and Safety Plan (HASP)

Record and maintain composting operation metrics including, but not limited to; feedstocks received, pile temperatures, Carbon to Nitrogen ratios, bay(s) used, moisture, working hours, and any additional notes.

Perform compost sifting tasks and coordinate compost application, purchases, and hauling as needed.

Maintain feedstocks including carbon feedstocks and nitrogen feedstocks (waste organics generated from our routing system)

Ability to learn how to complete pre and post skid-steer checks and preventative maintenance procedures

Ability to learn how to perform compost mixing and movement tasks with equipment/machinery

Ability to learn how to operate and perform maintenance on equipment and vehicles including but not limited to; a front-end loader (FEL), skid-steer, sifter, conveyor, ASP system and pickup truck with trailer.

Keep up to date with certifications required for and sponsored by Compost Crew

Attend classes, seminars, conferences and other assigned educational activities to stay up-to-date on composting industry and innovation techniques

Perform composting operations tasks at other sites in region as needed

Support the Composting Division with any additional projects or tasks

Key Requirements

Proficient in English (both reading and writing)

Ability to lift at 55 pounds

Commitment to learn how to operate industrial and farm equipment and/or machinery

Enthusiasm for the mission of protecting the planet and reducing waste

Clear communication and organizational skills

Capable of taking on multiple tasks with minimal supervision

Flexibility to adapt to a fast-changing work environment

Team player willing to share and learn from other members of the team, and to learn from your peers’ best practices

Disciplined adherence to procedures, instructions and assignments when working in team and working independently

Ability to work with trash and food scraps

Ability to obtain DOT medical card & pass drug and alcohol test (company pays for exam & test)

Proficient in Microsoft Office products, Google applications, spreadsheets, and other systems tools

Ability to travel to sites throughout region on occasional basis (no overnight travel required)

Access to reliable transportation to and from regional sites - public transportation and rideshares services are not viable options given location of sites

Access to cell phone for reporting and communications

U.S.-issued driver’s license in good standing

Access to personal vehicle for travel to Frederick location and regional travel

Availability for at least 6 hrs per daily Mon. - Fri., typically between 9 am - 5 pm

Availability for occasional work hours in very early morning, late afternoon and weekends

Availability for occasional overtime

Other Helpful Background

Experience in an environmental field including composting, farming, environmental education and sales opportunities

Interest in becoming a Compost Facility Operator (CFO) as certified by the State of Maryland and any other certifications as needed by local and State regulatory agencies. Already having a CFO certification is a plus.

CDL license

Motivation to learn how to drive commercial vehicles requiring DOT medical card

Compensation and Benefits

Starting pay $19 - $20/hr

At least 30 hours/week

Top-tier medical insurance with generous contribution for self and dependents

Dental, vision, life, ADD and long-term disability insurance