NNEES Recycling Driver

Northern New England Employment Services; Kittery (ME); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern New England Employment Services is seeking a reliable driver for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard area in Kittery, ME. The role focuses on operating a box truck with a lift gate to support recycling and supply deliveries on a Monday–Friday schedule.

The position emphasizes safety, adherence to government background checks, and proper vehicle operation in tight spaces, with opportunities to advance within a stable federal program environment. Training is provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to engage in physical activity including standing, walking, descending stairs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to pass a government background check.
• Box truck experience preferred.
• Ability to be on your feet for extended periods.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Primary driver of a box truck with lift gate
• Coordinates and oversees completion of assigned tasks in the absence of Project Manager.
• Uses best practices to load and transport recyclable materials.
• Maintains communication with supervisor consistently, keeping them informed of areas of improvement
• Collects recyclables from bins located in various buildings
• Deposits recyclables into collection dumpster.
• Delivers supplies to various buildings
• Works with the Recycle Attendant to complete the scheduled daily run
• Ability to navigate tight spaces with the vehicle
• Ability to follow safety procedures in an industrial environment.

Skills

Physical activity

Box truck experience

Driver's license

Background check

Stamina

Endurance on feet

Job description

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Seavey Island
Kittery, ME 03904, USA

Description

The AbilityOne ® Program is a federal initiative and the largest source of employment for people who are blind or have severe disabilities. Through a national network of more than 550 nonprofit agencies, the program provides the federal government with products and services at fair market prices.

The AbilityOne Program is committed to producing quality products while enhancing employees' personal independence and quality of life. Employees learn job skills that allow them to grow within their communities and build successful careers in public and private-sector jobs.

Contracts under the AbilityOne Program offer federal customers high-quality products available through various distributors at reasonable prices and delivered when needed. AbilityOne service contracts provide a stable workforce dedicated to quality and customer satisfaction.

Rate of Pay: $27.76 plus $5.09 H&W ($32.85 total)

Schedule: Monday through Friday - 7:00am to 12:30pm

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Primary driver of a box truck with lift gate
• Coordinates and oversees completion of assigned tasks in the absence of Project Manager.
• Uses best practices to load and transport recyclable materials.
• Maintains communication with supervisor consistently, keeping them informed of areas of improvement
• Collects recyclables from bins located in various buildings
• Deposits recyclables into collection dumpster.
• Delivers supplies to various buildings
• Works with the Recycle Attendant to complete the scheduled daily run
• Ability to navigate tight spaces with the vehicle,
• Ability to follow safety procedures in an industrial environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to engage in physical activity including standing, walking, descending stairs
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to pass a government background check
• Box truck experience preferred
• Ability to be on your feet for extended periods
• Valid driver's license

Conditions of Employment

• Must meet program eligibility requirements
• Criminal background check to meet Agency and DOD requirements
• Driver's License - Class C
• You must pass a government background to acquire a PIV access badge.

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