Composting Operator - Full time (Rockville, MD)

Grow Your Career at Compost Crew

Join our locally owned fast-growing organics recycling company based in Rockville, MD.  We’re rescuing over 20 million pounds of unwanted food scraps from the landfill per year, helping to retain valuable nutrients by converting the food scraps into a rich soil amendment – compost. Compost Crew is the largest organic recycling company in our region, serving over 10,000 homes, businesses, communities and governments throughout Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. We’re innovative leaders in the elimination of food waste, revitalization of our soil, and sustainability. At Compost Crew, you’ll make a real difference in the well-being of our community and environment.

Position Overview

Do you enjoy working outdoors? Are you interested in a career diverting food waste from landfills? We're hiring a Composting Operator to perform composting operations at our innovative on-farm Compost Outposts located in Maryland and Virginia. As Composting Operator, you'll work closely with our Composting Operations Supervisor to turn food scraps from our customer base into nutrient-rich compost. Primary location is Dickerson, MD, with regional travel to sites throughout the DMV. This is a great opportunity for you if you want to build your career in sustainability while you earn competitive pay, gain full-time benefits and enjoy time for personal pursuits. You will work 30-40 hours per week. This is a regular full-time position with comprehensive benefits eligibility. Compensation: $18 - $19/hr.

Responsibilities 

• Assist in the construction of new Compost Outposts, including installation of supplies, equipment and site improvements
• Perform weekly composting operations by following all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as specified in the Compost Facility Operating Plan (CFOP), including
  • Facility set-up and breakdown
  • Complete decontamination procedures
  • 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
  • Compliance with health and safety requirements as specified in the Health and Safety Plan (HASP)
  • Recording  composting operation metrics including feedstocks received, pile temperatures, Carbon to Nitrogen ratios, bay(s) used, moisture, working hours and notes
  • Compost sifting tasks and compost application/hauling
  • Maintenance of feedstocks including carbon feedstocks and nitrogen feedstocks (waste organics generated from our routing system)
  • Pre and post skid-steer checks and preventative maintenance procedures
• Operate a skid-steer loader to perform compost mixing and movement tasks 
• Operate and drive a truck and trailer for skid steer or compost transport
• Perform assigned maintenance tasks for equipment and vehicles 
• Comply with mandated certifications
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Key Requirements

• Ability to travel to sites throughout region on daily 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
• Ability to lift 60 pounds up to 200 times per day
• At least 2 years related experience in environmental field, such as composting, farming and education
• Effective listening skills
• Clear communication and organizational skills
• Disciplined adherence to procedures, instructions and assignments when working in team and working independent
• Capable of performing multiple tasks safely and effectively with minimal supervision
• Access to cell phone for reporting and communications
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility 
• Enthusiasm for the mission of protecting the planet and reducing waste
• Collaboration and team skills
• U.S-issued driver license in good standing
• Clean driving record
• Interest in becoming Compost Facility Operator (CFO) as certified by the State of Maryland or already CFO certified a plus
• Commercial driver’s license (CDL) a plus
• Interest in continuing education in composting industry a plus

This is a non-management position
This is a full time position