Crew Lead/Driver

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TITLE: Crew Lead/Driver

COMPANY: Interstate Business Solutions, LLC (www.cleanerhighways.com)

LOCATION: Portland, Oregon

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Regular Full-Time

TRAVEL (Overnight): No

SCHEDULE: Monday through Saturday or Sunday through Thursday

COMPENSATION: $20/hour

DESCRIPTION

Interstate Business Solutions is dedicated to creating cleaner, safer, and more sustainable environments in our communities. We specialize in litter abatement, homeless encampment cleanup, and other essential services that improve the quality of life in urban and suburban areas. IBS is a fair chance employer who hires people who are justice involved, experience homelessness and/or substance abuse. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and community well-being sets us apart as a leader in our field. 

The lead crew member sets the example for litter crew members. The lead crew member picks up litter along the highway and assists the supervisor with planning to reach team goals. Your morning will start off by meeting your supervisor and other crew members at a designated location, and then transporting the crew to clean the assigned miles. Lead crew members will also cover for the supervisor during scheduled or unscheduled time off. Litter pickup includes shoulders and medians of the highway but excludes travel lanes. Wherever there are grassy medians, the center shoulder shall be picked up. The days are Monday through Friday, occasional Saturdays.

JOB DUTIES

• Required to report to work at the appointed hour, as scheduled, and to work the entire assigned schedule.
• Ensure equipment safety before, during, and after use.
• Must obey all safety rules and regulations.
• Pick up and bag litter along assigned interstates and other roadways.
• Load and unload trash bags at designated locations.
• Setting up, moving, and picking up highway awareness signs throughout the workday.
• Meet and exceed assigned litter collection goals.
• Communicate with field supervisor any hazards or unsafe conditions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. 
• Ability to take a teamwork approach to the job cooperating with others, offering help to others when needed, and considering large organizational goals rather than individual concerns.
• Ability to be self-controlled and exercise good judgement.
• Must wear proper clothing including protective equipment.
• Drive contracted routes to assess conditions and work with market management to determine litter abatement plan.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and education requirements

High-school diploma or GED preferred. You must have a valid, clean driving record and be willing and able to drive a van and/or truck with trailer. Reliable transportation to meet assigned location as early as 6:00am. Walk up to 5 miles per day. Lift up to 25 lbs. multiple times daily. Use of grabber-type device. High-school diploma or GED preferred. General labor experience preferred. Clean driving record and experience driving a pickup truck with trailer. Outdoor work experience required.

Preferred skills

Ability to work independently, detail oriented, operate a variety of small hand tools, two-way radio, phone and other items needed for the job.

Physical demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be required to sit, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds; will regularly be required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms; and will frequently be required to talk or hear. Special vision requirements are close, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to walk for extended periods of time over rough, steep, or uneven terrain in all weather conditions.

Work environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; and will frequently be exposed to moving traffic and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level for this environment will be loud. Requires collection of litter along roadways and rights-of-way for extended periods and in all types of weather.

BENEFITS:

• Matching 401(k) 
• Dental insurance 
• Vision insurance  
• Disability insurance  
• Flexible schedule  
• Health insurance  
• Life insurance  
• Paid Time Off 

SUMMARY

As part of its employment process, Interstate Business Solutions may procure or have prepared a criminal background check. An applicant with an unsatisfactory criminal background check report will still be considered for employment with relief. Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

IBS is dedicated to the achievement of equality of opportunity for all its employees and applicants for employment. This broadly interpreted policy not only prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected category under state, local, or federal law, but also ensures that qualified individuals will be given the opportunity to join IBS and progress within IBS in accordance with their own abilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 24 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

• OR 97060, United States (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• OR 97060, United States: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20