Lead Composting Technician

Compost Crew A Benefit Corporation; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Compost Crew is hiring a Lead Organics Recycling Associate to lead or assist composting operations at our Compost Outposts in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The role offers a 7 am–4 pm schedule, Mon–Fri, starting pay $20–$25/hr and comprehensive benefits.

You will manage the composting process, operate equipment, and maintain regulatory records while working with a team to turn food scraps into nutrient-rich compost. Prior experience in composting or related fields is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of composting principles, science, methods and processes.
• At least 1 year experience in related field such as composting, agriculture or commercial production.
• U.S. driver's license in good standing.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds up to 200 times per day.
• Ability to obtain DOT medical card & pass drug/alcohol test (company pays for exam & test)
• U.S. employment authorization.

Responsibilities

• Manage the composting process by checking key vitals and then adjusting process controls to maintain an optimal environment for our aerobic microbes.
• Operate and perform basic preventative maintenance on composting machinery
• Maintain site conditions and records in accordance with State regulatory requirements
• Perform daily decontamination of food scrap feedstocks from our collections routes
• Serve as safety role model and follow safety procedures
• Manage and execute site improvement projects
• Communicate site conditions and status with supervisors

Skills

Team leadership

Safety-minded

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Independent worker

Driver's license

DOT medical card readiness

Lift heavy objects

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Farm equipment operation

Preventative maintenance

Job description

Compost Crew is hiring a Lead Organics Recycling Associate to lead or assist composting operations at our Compost Outposts in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. The role offers a 7 am–4 pm schedule, Mon–Fri, starting pay $20–$25/hr and comprehensive benefits.

You will manage the composting process, operate equipment, and maintain regulatory records while working with a team to turn food scraps into nutrient-rich compost. Prior experience in composting or related fields is preferred.