Located at 6400 Arapahoe Rd in Boulder, CO, Eco-Cycle’s main office is located on “Recycle Row,” a mile-long stretch that is home to City of Boulder and Boulder County Zero Waste facilities. The main office is our home base for Zero Waste programming and policy development and advocacy. Check here for current job openings.

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Job Description Full time – Non-Exempt
 
Eco-Cycle, one of the oldest and largest nonprofit recycling organizations in the nation and a leader in resource conservation and Zero Waste, seeks a CDL Class A Driver to join our team in Boulder, CO. Our team provides hauling services for recycling, composting and Hard-to-Recycle items to businesses and institutions across the Northern Front Range. Our fleet includes roll-offs, front and rear loaders, box trucks and semi tractors. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 
This position will primarily operate a standard roll off truck on routes based in Boulder County as well as deliver semi loads to markets locally and in Denver on a weekly basis. Roll off routes serve recycling, landfill and compost materials and are scheduled daily. Semi trips are scheduled on an as needed basis and are generally loaded by other Eco-Cycle staff and live unloaded by partner organizations in the Denver Metro area. 
Other responsibilities include: 
• Monday–Friday, 6 am–2 pm schedule 
• Use of tablet-based routing platform 
• Perform pre and post trip inspections 
• General maintenance and upkeep of fleet vehicles (cleaning, greasing, replacing light bulbs, etc) 
• Occasional overtime based on need 

QUALIFICATIONS 
• Colorado CDL Class A with current medical card 
• 1 year of Class A driving experience 
• Clean driving record – no DUI/DWI within past 5 years 
• Excellent driving skills and knowledge of both manual and automatic transmissions 
• Have general knowledge of Boulder County and Northern Front Range geography, streets and highways 
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and to lift 100lbs 
• Familiarity with DOT regulations 

COMPENSATION 
• This is an hourly position with a starting rate of $22.00 per hour 
• Fringe benefits include:
Paid time off including vacation and sick leave 
o 7 paid holidays 
o Employer match for health/dental insurance and 403b retirement savings 
o Employer paid life and disability insurance 

TO APPLY 
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] or complete an application available here.

The position will remain open until filled. No phone calls or drop-ins please.
 
Eco-Cycle is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and workplace. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool to better serve our mission of bringing Zero Waste to all communities. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and volunteers. Eco-Cycle prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Eco-Cycle employment decisions are based on job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The Eco-Cycle Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM) is a first-of-its-kind facility accepting electronics, appliances, hard-to-recycle plastics, and more for recycling and reuse. The CHaRM facility is located along Recycle Row at 6400 Arapahoe Rd. in Boulder, and is co-located with Resource Central. Check below for current job openings. Click here to download an employment application.

There are currently no job openings at the Eco-Cycle CHaRM.

Eco-Cycle offers a variety of internship opportunities in several areas of our work. Internship opportunities will be posted here when available.

There are no current internship openings; please check back again. You can submit your cover letter and resume for consideration of future internships to [email protected].

If you’re interested in volunteering with us, sign up to become a Volunteer Eco-Leader! Eco-Leaders are trained in Zero Waste practices, like properly sorting recycle and compost materials, so they can teach their family, friends, coworkers, and neighbors. Eco-Leaders also participate in community initiatives, such as leading a green team or participating in local soil health and climate programs. Learn more about the Eco-Leader Network.