Company description Black Dirt Farm is an integrated, diversified family farm in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. Our five enterprises dovetail one another to follow the carbon cycle with the intent of energy and ecological efficiency, while also allowing us to develop an economy of scope, rather than one of scale, as a farm.  We operate a year-round food scrap collection route and collect discarded food from our community. Food scraps are then blended into a compost mix which provides forage for our flock of 1200 laying hens. We then make compost and worm castings with the excess food and manure. Finally, we use the resulting products to nourish our soils and crops. Black Dirt Farm is an environment that is both caring and efficient. The farm requires creative and driven individuals who can work as part of a dynamic, and often, fast paced team but also be individually responsible for managing their own tasks with professionalism and quality. We cherish a highly collaborative, supportive, and inspired crew culture that is diverse, inclusive, and equitable, where all crew members, volunteers, and customers - of all genders and gender-identities, races, ethnicities, national origins, ages, sexual orientations or identities, education, or abilities - feel valued and respected. We are committed to equal opportunity for employment and advancement and believe the farm as a whole will thrive when all those involved are thriving and able to contribute their full selves. Job description Position Overview
The Route Operator will run our compost collection route two days per week and contribute to the overall success of the farm by performing other tasks as needed and as time allows. This involves operating a collection route of up to 30 stops each with 1 – 20 48-gallon container. The operator inspects totes for contamination, tips the totes mechanically & then washes them out with a pressure washer. We take pride in offering our customers prompt, predictable, clean & professional services.

Job Tasks

1. Safely and efficiently operating the collection route two days per week.
2. Operating a 2 ton-truck with dump trailer, hydraulic tote tipper, generator, hot water pressure washer, and the fresh water pump.
3. Attending to as-needed equipment repairs that can be done easily on the route, such as changing a pull chord or replacing spark plugs.
4. Handling 48-gallon wheeled containers, visually inspecting containers for contaminants, and removing them when necessary.
5. Recording and reporting data.
6. Friendly customer service as needed while on customer premises.

Qualifications

1. Five years driving experience; ideally, at least one year of commercial/heavy truck driving experience.
2. Strong interpersonal skills, including communication, listening, and stress management.
3. Willingness to follow protocols, appreciation for operational efficiency.
4. Demonstrated ability to manage time and problem solve.
5. Ability and desire to perform basic repairs.
6. This job requires the operator to:

   • Handle containers up to 350 pounds (on wheels), typically 150-200 lbs.

   • Lift 50 pounds safely.

   • Climb in and out of truck bed routinely with comfort.

   • Execute semi-repetitive tasks over time.

   • Operate outdoors, in variable weather and temperatures.

   • Bend, stoop, and climb stairs.

7. Excitement about compost, farming and the food system.
8. All candidates must pass a DMV & background check.
9. Willingness to engage in dismantling systemic supremacies and participate in a vibrant, inspired work culture.

HOURS PER WEEK: 18 hours per week, additional hours available.
COMPENSATION: Commensurate with experience.
STARTING DATE: ASAP!
WEBSITE: www.blackdirtfarm.com/employment Compensation this position is : hourly, $15-20/hr Application instructions Deadlineno deadline