Non CDL Recycling Collection Specialist
About The Position
Green Zone Recycling is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Route Driver / Recycling Collection Specialist in Decatur, Georgia. The role involves operating a collection vehicle, servicing recycling collection sites, and supporting the company’s mission of diverting reusable textiles and footwear from landfills. It suits someone who enjoys working independently, staying active, and contributing to a team that values safety, reliability, and service. This is a full-time position with a consistent five-day workweek and early morning starts. Drivers are home daily, and Saturday work may be required based on business needs. The posting lists pay as $160–$185 per day after training in the opening, and $180–$215 per day after training under “Why Join Green Zone Recycling?”
Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Card (FedMed).
- At least 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.
- Comfort working outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to perform frequent lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and climbing in and out of vehicles.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work throughout an entire shift and work safely in hot, cold, wet, and other outdoor conditions.
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 DOT regulations, state driving laws, and company safety procedures.
- Provide professional and courteous service at collection locations.
- Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- Monthly employee appreciation events
- Collection pound bonus program
- Flexible scheduling options
- Stable, full-time employment
- Home daily
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
