Rapid City Compost
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Compost Courier

Rapid City & Black Hills, SD Weekday routes — flexible windows $20/hr

Run a set pickup route for our commercial customers — swap clean bins for full ones, weigh in at the scale, and deliver loads to our composting partners. It's the role that makes every pickup commitment we make to our customers real.

Apply for this rolePosted June 25, 2026 · Job ID RCC-COURIER-001

Why this role exists

We're trying to keep food scraps out of the Rapid City landfill and turn them into something useful for local growers. The courier is how that actually happens, week after week. If reliability matters to you and you like being outside, this fits.

What you'll do

  • Drive an assigned route on a consistent weekly schedule
  • Swap clean bins for full bins at restaurants, schools, hotels, and apartments
  • Weigh loads at the scale and capture a pickup receipt for each stop
  • Deliver full bins to our composting partner sites
  • Rinse, sanitize, and stage bins so the next route starts clean
  • Flag customer issues (contamination, access changes, missed pickups) to dispatch the same day

Minimum qualifications

  • 18 years or older
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States
  • Valid U.S. driver's license with a clean driving record
  • Access to a reliable vehicle capable of hauling bins (truck, van, or trailer setup)
  • Able to follow a written route plan and communicate by phone or text

Preferred (nice to have)

  • Previous route, delivery, hauling, or waste-collection experience
  • Familiarity with Rapid City, Box Elder, Summerset, Piedmont, and surrounding towns
  • Interest in sustainability, agriculture, or local food systems

Essential physical requirements

Reasonable accommodations are available — just ask.

  • Repeatedly lift and move bins weighing 50+ lbs throughout a shift
  • Get in and out of a vehicle 15–40 times per route
  • Work outdoors in all four seasons, including rain, snow, and heat
  • Stand, walk, bend, and reach for most of the shift

Compensation & benefits

$20/hr

Starts at $20/hr. Plus mileage reimbursement at the federal IRS rate if you use your own vehicle.

  • Predictable weekday schedule with flexible start windows
  • Mileage reimbursement at the federal IRS rate
  • Paid training and ride-alongs before going solo
  • Small team — your work is visible and your input matters

What the hiring process looks like

  1. 1
    Application review
    We read every application within a few business days.
  2. 2
    Phone screen
    15–20 minutes to talk schedule, vehicle, and what you're looking for.
  3. 3
    Paid ride-along
    Spend a half-day shadowing a real route so both sides know it's a fit.
  4. 4
    Offer
    Written offer with pay, schedule, and start date.

Apply for this role

Short form — a real person reads every application. We only ask for what's relevant to the job.

Optional, but recommended. We accept PDF, DOC, and DOCX.

We don't collect demographic information (race, gender, age, etc.) on this form. Voluntary self-identification is not required at the application stage.

Prefer email or phone? Send your resume to hello@rapidcitycompost.com or call 605-600-1660.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rapid City Compost is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Work authorization & age

All candidates must be 18 or older and legally authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor work visas at this time.

Reasonable accommodations

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview, contact us at 605-600-1660 or hello@rapidcitycompost.com and we'll make it work.

Job ID RCC-COURIER-001 · Posted June 25, 2026