People People's hauling services are primarily moving recycling, trash, and compost from customers to transfer stations in Northampton.
SPECIFIC HAULING RESPONSIBILITIES
Riding a bicycle in Northampton/Easthampton, hauling a trailer with up to 300 lbs of weight; riding all year long in most weather conditions
Sorting trash, recycling, and food scraps
Lifting at least 30 lbs chest high
RESPONSIBILITIES
using a computer at least 15 minutes per day of work
Attending collective meetings once a month and participating meaningfully in the ownership of the business
qualifications
A belief in human power as a viable option to motorized vehicles
A commitment to doing what is best for the whole collective
An ability to ride a bicycle safely and legally in traffic (paid training is provided as needed)
Enjoyment of physical labor
Easy to get ahold of via phone, email, or in person
Reliable, initiative-taking, invested in the business
Able to work independently as well as in a group
Open to giving and receiving constructive feedback
COMPENSATION AND HOURS
Part-time: 6 to 10 hours/week to start, eventually working up to as many hours as you want as work becomes available.
The vast majority of work must be completed sometime between 8am and 4pm, Monday through Friday, as that is when the transfer centers are open.
Most pay is by the job, and works out to between $25 (our minimum) and $30.00 per hour to start, depending on your speed. Most work can be done independently and at your own pace, with some flexibility in the hours. Our faster and more experienced workers make closer to $35-45/hour because they have become more efficient. Average pay is around $32/hour.
We're looking for someone able to make at least a one-year commitment.
PLUSES IN AN APPLICANT
Ability to maintain and fix bicycles and equipment
Accounting skills, computer programming skills, marketing skills
An interest in expanding the business
Secretarial and public relations skills, ability to return phone calls and emails and communicate with customers and the general public
Living in or near Northampton/Florence - most work shifts and meetings are only 2-4 hours long, and some are available spur of the moment, so living close makes it more economical to participate in the collective
WORKER'S COOPERATIVE
Pedal People is owned and run by its workers. New workers go through an eight-month apprenticeship period. For hauling workers, this must include 3 months of winter. After that, if all of the current full members agree, you'll become a full voting member of the cooperative. We use a consensus process to make decisions.
There are many opportunities to develop other aspects of a human-powered business (yard care, moving jobs, deliveries).
All workers must invest $100 in the cooperative, which can be paid in installments, which will be returned upon leaving.
notes
All trailers and related equipment are provided. Most people use their own bicycles and are responsible for their own maintenance. If you need a bicycle, please apply but let us knowwe'll help find you one!
Pedal People does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or sexual orientation. No CORI checks.
APPLICATION
The preferred method is to apply online. Details on this and other options for applying are here: https://www.pedalpeople.coop/index.php?page=84
Questions? E-mail hiring AT pedalpeople DOT coop or call us at 413-586-8591.