Crew Members

Jobs for Humanity • Gardnerville, NV

3d • $18 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Tribal Roads Crew Member is responsible for carrying out the objectives of the Washoe Tribe's Transportation Improvement Program; assists with implementation of road projects and field activities; monitors conditions of Tribal roads and facilities; and maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and one year experience working with construction equipment or work that requires physical labor; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a 10 or 30 hour OSHA certificate.
• Must possess and maintain a valid California or Nevada driver's license or capable of obtaining one within thirty days (30) of employment.
• Must be able to be insurable by the Tribe's Driving Policy.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen and background investigation.
• Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic.
• Knowledge of basic construction terms.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the English language, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds and with co-workers at all levels.
• Ability to work under harsh weather and terrain conditions.
• Ability to properly lift and carry up to fifty (50-100) pounds from one location to another.
• Ability to be sensitive to Tribal cultural needs of the communities in which the work is performed.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

• Preference given to Qualified Native American Indians.

Responsibilities

• Perform as a member of a cohesive team in physical activities needed to complete road repair, maintenance, and construction projects.
• Communicate and receive communications effectively through various means (i.e. radios, hand signals, visual, verbal).
• Communicate and interact with the public in a patient, respectful, and effective manner.
• Handle equipment such as compactors, rollers, augers, concrete/asphalt saws, water pumps, and multiple hand tools (e.g., sledgehammer, shovel, pick).
• Construct fencing and anti-erosion measures.
• Operation of onsite equipment (e.g., backhoe, dump truck, grader).
• Transport, tow vehicles and trailers, etc.
• Wear personal protective equipment (gloves, boots, hard hat, eye protection, safety vests) at all times while performing duties on and off Tribal land.
• Perform duties with a high attention to safety for all crew members and the public.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid holidays
• Nevada & CaliforniaFederal Employee Benefits Program (FEHB) provides employees with numerous medical plan options to best fit each employee's specific medical needs, residence service area, and budget. The employee's also have the options for Transamerica Supplemental Insurance by payroll deductions.
• Nevada & CaliforniaGuardian PPO $1500 Annual Maximum Benefit, Dental Guard Preferred, Calendar Year deductible $50.00. Included with Guardian, the Tribe offers a $50,000 Basic Term Life for employee only coverage.
• Nevada & CaliforniaVSP Wellness eye exam $10.00 copay, prescription glasses $25.00 co-pay, standard lenses covered allowance $130.00 every 2 years, and contacts in lieu of glasses.
• 13 Paid Holidays Per Year! New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indian Day, Nevada Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and one Floating Holiday.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees