Local Non-CDL Box Truck Delivery Driver (Atlanta)

CompostNow Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Short/Long-term Disability

Job summary

CompostNow in Atlanta is seeking a Local Non-CDL Box Truck Delivery Driver to service 15-30 local accounts, starting shifts at 2 am. You will load, drive a 26’ box truck, collect 35- and 64-gallon carts, and return to the warehouse for unloading.

This role requires a DOT physical, background check, safety compliance, and the ability to work outdoors in all weather. Benefits include health/dental/vision, 401(k), PTO, holidays, and paid time off; routes are local with home each night.

Qualifications

• Experience with 26’ box trucks (or similarly sized vehicles).
• Pass a DOT physical and criminal background check.
• Operate vehicles in safety compliance with OSHA, DOT and local laws.
• Must be an early riser with rotating Saturday availability.

Responsibilities

• Deliver to 15-30 local accounts per shift.
• Collect 35- and 64-gallon roll carts and leave a clean site.
• Perform pre- and post-trip safety checks and weigh carts.
• Return to the warehouse to unload and maintain a clean vehicle.

Skills

Physical strength

Strong communicator

Autonomy

Job description

Local Non-CDL Box Truck Delivery Driver (Atlanta)

Atlanta, United States | Posted on 09/28/2026

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 and Georgia divert and compost over a million pounds of organic waste each month.

Third Shift: Shifts start at 2 am,and end 9-10 hours later; Monday-Friday, with occasional Saturday availability needed.

Local Non-CDL Box Truck Delivery Drivers service 15-30 (local) commercial accounts per shift. Accounts include grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, universities, office parks, and similar.

Local Non-CDL Box Truck Delivery Drivers collect 35- and 64-gallon roll carts containing food waste. Leave a clean, empty cart behind for each container collected. Leave the customer’s location clean and free of debris.

At the end of your route, return to the CompostNow warehouse to unload your truck.

Other Local Non-CDL Box Truck Delivery Driver duties include pre- and post-trip safety/vehicle checks, weighing carts, recording cart weights, taking service notes, and maintaining a clean vehicle.

This role operates within a dynamic environment where we test and launch new services (examples include scaled composting programs and specialty recycling programs). In addition to core responsibilities, team members in this role are expected to approach operational updates with adaptability and a willingness to learn. These initiatives are a normal and important part of how we improve and expand our impact.

Requirements

Experience with 26’ box trucks (or similarly sized vehicles).

Pass a DOT physical and criminal background check.

Operation of vehicles in accordance with CompostNow safety rules, OSHA and DOT requirements, and local, state, and federal laws. Commitment to safety.

Local Non-CDL Box Truck Delivery Drivers are early risers, able to start shifts at 2 am, and have rotating Saturday availability.

Local Non-CDL Box Truck Delivery Drivers desire a physically active working environment, and have a willingness to work outside in all elements.

Personal characteristics of a Local Non-CDL Box Truck Delivery Driver: responsibility (comfortable working with autonomy and minimal oversight); strong communicator (committed to communicating regularly and constructively with your team) and adaptability.

People who thrive in this role:

• are motivated by a clear personal "why" and show up for it daily
  
• are comfortable working independently and take pride in getting things done correctly and with integrity
  
• are physically strong, have stamina, and are used to fast-paced delivery environments
  
• prefer a focused, less social work environment and don't need to be micromanaged
  

What doesn't work in this role:

• cutting corners on service, documentation, or vehicle care
  
• chronic lateness or frequent unexcused absences
  
• repeated instances of property or vehicle damage
  
• operating a vehicle while fatigued or distracted
  

Weekly pay; guaranteed 40 hours pay/week and opportunities for overtime

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

Newer, well-maintained vehicles and tools

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.