Route Driver – Box Truck (Local / Morning Shift)

$22.00 - 24.00 per hour | Monday – Friday | 5:00 AM – 12:00 PM

CERO Cooperative, Inc., a Boston-based, worker-owned cooperative, is seeking a responsible, professional Driver to join our growing organic waste collection team. This is a local driving opportunity with a consistent morning schedule and the unique chance to become a worker-owner.

Job Summary

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, reliable, and experienced in commercial truck operation. This is a physically active role that involves both driving a 16'–26' box truck and manually handling food waste collection containers.

Compensation & Schedule

Starting Pay: $22.00 – $24.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Responsibilities

Vehicle Operation: Safely operate a box truck on designated urban routes to collect organic waste.

Physical Collection: Load and unload food waste containers.

Inspections: Conduct daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections (fluids, tires, safety equipment, etc.).

Navigation: Follow assigned routes using a routing app and maintain accurate service logs.

Professionalism: Maintain a courteous demeanor with customers and adhere to all local, state, and federal driving laws.

Maintenance: Perform basic preventative maintenance and report any mechanical issues promptly.

Qualifications

License: Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience directly related to commercial driving and route service.

Technical Skills: Familiarity with GPS systems, routing apps, and basic truck components for inspections.

Compliance: Ability to pass a background check and DOT drug screening.

Industry Knowledge: Waste management experience is preferred but not required.

Working Conditions & Physical Effort

Strenuous Activity: This position requires extensive physical activity, including lifting, pushing, or pulling objects over 100 lbs.

Environment: Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions (rain, humidity), vehicle vibration, and refuse odors.

Safety: Work involves proximity to moving mechanical parts; strict adherence to safety protocols is required.

CERO does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.