Full Time River Clean-Up Crew Member, Burnsville Area

Mountain True • Burnsville, NC

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to River Clean-up Team Leaders, River Clean-Up Team Crew Members work in teams with the goal of restoring the Western NC rivers to an accessible, safe, and scenic condition for paddlers, commercial outfitters, members of the public, and landowners. River Clean-Up Crew Members commit to working safely and efficiently while they perform their assigned tasks. Work will be conducted in a variety of locations (such as along the river itself and on private riverside lands when permitted to do so) and conditions (including extreme cold and heat as well as clear or inclement weather). The work is extremely demanding and is completed in environments that are potentially hazardous (such as in or on water). While much of the work will be done on foot, River Clean-Up Leaders and Crew Members will also work in boats (rafts, jon boats, canoes, etc.) provided by MountainTrue. River Clean-Up team leaders and Crew Members must be prepared for strenuous tasks including the frequent lifting and moving of objects up to (and sometimes exceeding) 50 pounds, bending, stooping, standing, or sitting for long periods of time. Collected garbage will be bagged and/or collected and disposed of properly with equipment (trucks, dump trailers, etc.), along with rented dumpsters and other items. Mountain True will provide the necessary tools and equipment to pick up and remove trash and debris.

Requirements

• 18 Years of age or older
• Access to reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license
• Access to sturdy work clothes

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with litter clean-ups, especially in, on, and around rivers
• Boating experience
• Chainsaw and power tool use
• Driving trailers

Responsibilities

• Removing trash, debris and stabilizing riverbanks
• Ensuring proper disposal of garbage and debris to be removed
• Tracking and reporting to River Clean-Up Team Leaders findings, general operations, logistics, progress and accomplishments
• Engaging the public through volunteer events and direct communication
• Entering time records for their workday
• Be committed to and responsible for maintaining safety standards
• Adhering to regulatory requirements

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave, jury duty and bereavement leave)
• Access to MountainTrue’s retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed