Non CDL Recycling Collection Specialist

Green Zone Recycling - Georgia; Tennessee; On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Monthly employee appreciation events

Collection pound bonus program

Flexible scheduling options

Stable, full-time employment

Home daily

Job summary

Green Zone Recycling is hiring a Route Driver / Recycling Collection Specialist in Decatur, GA. You will operate a collection vehicle, service textile bins, and transport materials on a five-day workweek with early starts. Home daily and potential bonuses accompany a stable full-time role.

Ideal candidates have a valid DOT Medical Card, at least one year of driving experience, a clean record, and the ability to work outdoors year-round while communicating effectively with the team.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid DOT Medical Card (FedMed) or ability to obtain one.
• At least one year of professional driving experience.
• Clean driving record with no major incidents.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities are important.
• Capable of repeatedly lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a company vehicle along assigned routes.
• Service textile collection bins and donation locations.
• Load, unload and transport collected materials.
• Stage and organize materials at designated sites.
• Complete route logs and required documentation.
• Communicate updates and maintenance concerns to management.
• Follow DOT regulations and safety procedures.
• Provide courteous service at collection locations.
• Work outdoors in various weather conditions.

Skills

DOT Medical Card

Professional driving experience

Clean driving record

Work independently

Teamwork & communication

Lifting up to 50 pounds

Outdoor work year-round

Job description

Green Zone Recycling | Decatur, GA

Earn $160 to $185 per day after training

Green Zone Recycling is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Route Driver / Recycling Collection Specialist to join our growing team in Decatur, GA. In this hands-on role, you'll operate a collection vehicle, service recycling collection sites, and help support our mission of diverting reusable textiles and footwear from landfills.

If you enjoy working independently, staying active throughout the day, and being part of a company that values teamwork, safety, and reliability, we'd like to hear from you.

Why Join Green Zone Recycling?

• Competitive daily pay: $180-$215 per day after training
• Sign-on bonus
• Monthly employee appreciation events
• Collection pound bonus program
• Flexible scheduling options
• Stable, full-time employment
• Home daily

About Green Zone Recycling

Green Recycling is a leading textile recycling and wholesale distribution company specializing in the collection, processing, and redistribution of reusable clothing and footwear. Our drivers are essential to our success and play a key role in providing dependable service to our collection partners and communities.

Schedule

• Full-time position
• Consistent five-day workweek
• Early morning start times
• Home every day
• Saturday work required based on business needs

Essential Responsibilities

• Safely operate a company vehicle along an assigned collection route
• Service textile collection bins and donation locations
• Load, unload, and transport collected materials
• Stage and organize materials at designated locations
• Complete route logs and other required documentation
• Communicate route updates, maintenance concerns, and site issues to management
• Follow all DOT regulations, state driving laws, and company safety procedures
• Provide professional and courteous service at collection locations
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Card (FedMed)
• Minimum of one year of professional driving experience
• Clean driving record
• Strong work ethic and reliability
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to repeatedly lift and move up to 50 pounds throughout the workday
• Comfortable working outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and climbing in and out of vehicles
• Ability to perform physically demanding work throughout an entire shift
• Ability to work safely in hot, cold, wet, and other outdoor conditions