Pickup Driver & Material Handler

Position Title: Pickup Driver & Material Handler, Zero Waste    
Employer: Resource Central; Boulder, CO
Job Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt
Reports To: Zero Waste Manager

About Resource Central
Resource Central is an award-winning nonprofit in Boulder, Colorado, determined to make conservation so simple that you don’t even realize you’re doing it. Established in 1976, our innovative programs have helped more than 1,000,000 people save water, conserve energy, and reduce waste—and we're just getting started. Join us in supporting a workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and included at Resource Central. Candidates with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from a range of social, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Learn more at ResourceCentral.org.

Job Purpose
The Pickup Driver & Material Handler is passionate about helping people conserve resources by keeping valuable materials in use that would otherwise be discarded. This position involves operating medium-duty trucks (16-foot box truck, 18-foot flatbed truck with Donkey Forklift, and 1.5-ton truck with a 16-foot dump trailer) to pick up used construction materials from home and business remodel projects. The Pickup Driver & Material Handler provides exceptional customer service, safely operates company vehicles, and manually loads and unloads heavy materials. The role also helps sort, price, stock, and organize materials at the Resource Central Material Reuse facility to help grow waste diversion impact while keeping reclaimed construction materials out of landfills. 

This is a full-time position based in Boulder, Colorado, with the opportunity for a compressed work schedule. Part-time scheduling may also be considered. Compensation ranges from $22-$25 an hour. Resource Central offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with match, generous paid time off, paid holidays, health and dependent care FSA matches, wellness benefit reimbursement, a free bus pass, and more. Be part of a high-impact, rapidly growing nonprofit that’s driving real change across Colorado!

Key Responsibilities

The essential duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conducts material pickups by safely driving medium-duty vehicles and trailers to collect, load/unload donated materials.
• Provides exceptional customer service to our program participants.
• Processes, prices, and stocks incoming material donations.
• Manages daily priorities to ensure scheduled pickups are completed efficiently and on time.
• Utilizes scheduling software to plan pickup routes and alert customers of arrival time.
• Adheres to vehicle and lifting safety procedures. 
• Safely operates forklifts, pallet jacks, and appliance dollies.
• Supports floor sales staff and daily onsite operations.
• Assists with customer outreach to coordinate materials pickups. 
• Provides additional support for program operations as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Experience driving company vehicles.
• Exceptional customer service skills with a positive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Capable of safely lifting up to 75 lbs routinely and working outdoors in different weather conditions.
• Basic construction materials and tool knowledge.
• High level of integrity and accountability.
• Must be at least 21 years of age upon start date.
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL not required.
• Must be able to pass and maintain a clean background check and driving record if offered the position.

Application Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. For assistance related to accessibility or the online application process, please email [email protected].

Resource Central is dedicated to equal employment opportunities. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and capability to perform the essential functions of the job, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, military status, gender expression, genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable state or local law. It is our policy to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds.