RID Patrol Crew Lead

Hello, we’re Metro! Metro is dedicated to shaping a better future for the greater Portland region. The work the people of Metro do every day benefits the lives of the people who live here, today, and tomorrow. 

The Waste Prevention and Environmental Services department is looking for a Crew Lead to support the RID program, which addresses the impact of dumped and abandoned trash in public spaces by providing cleanup services. As a Crew Lead, you will coach, lead and work alongside a small crew of participants in a workforce transition program to safely and effectively clean up dumped and abandoned waste. This program partners with community-based organizations to provide job skills and opportunities to people facing employment barriers. Currently, the workforce program is working on an expansion to provide additional employment opportunities through internal and external partnerships as well as increasing the program’s ability to better serve the region in meeting requests for clean-up services. 

In this role, you will be frequently exposed to the elements; cold, heat and rain. The work is performed out in the field and involves unsanitary as well as unpleasant conditions. The trash piles being addressed, present possible exposure to household hazardous waste. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud. The bulk of the workday involves driving, walking, hiking, segregating, containing and loading waste onto trailer for disposal at Metro Transfer Stations.

Metro’s Waste Prevention and Environmental Services department plans and oversees the region's garbage and recycling system – working with local communities, government and industry partners to protect the environment, conserve resources, and ensure that our garbage and recycling system works for everyone. The RID Patrol program is working to build stronger relationships with impacted communities to more effectively address dumped and abandoned waste issues to support the goals and equity principles of the department’s 2030 Regional Waste Plan.

As the RID Crew Lead you will

• Operate truck and trailer combination vehicle responding to reports of dumped and abandoned waste within Multnomah/Clackamas/Washington Counties. 
• Effectively lead/coach diverse teams and contribute to a positive and respectful team atmosphere; employ harm-reduction and trauma-informed approaches to leading work crews; develop safe work habits and practices and contribute to the overall safety of RID team.
• Provide excellent customer service; respectfully interact with the public including vulnerable communities; facilitate requests for cleanup assistance; address issues; coordinate cleanup operations with supervisor, program and cleanup coordinators.
• Collect detailed information in the field using a map-based application on a mobile device and submit the data to a cloud-based server.
• Assess the safety risks of cleanup sites and waste items and direct crew members accordingly.
• Ensure cleanup operations comply with program policies and procedures, and with applicable Metro Code, federal, state and local regulations; follows healthy and safety requirements, policies and procedures.
• Assist supervisor with developing and managing crew members’ schedules and requests for time off and tracking time records.
• Report all vehicle / equipment / tool breakdowns, failures and assist supervisor in responding to needs for repair, maintenance and correction of all safety concerns.
• Support and facilitate required trainings to safely perform cleanup activities.
• Implement standard operating procedures to provide safe and effective cleanup services throughout the Metro region; recommend improvements to operations and procedures.
• Actively participate in team meetings, trainings, internal / external events as scheduled.
• Ensure proper packaging, transport and disposal of fluids, chemicals and other household hazardous waste items.

Attributes for success

• Experience working with diverse communities and leading with a racial equity lens.
• Ability to foster diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of the job.
• Knowledge of solid waste and household hazardous waste management and disposal regulations.
• Experience in operation, maintenance and basic troubleshooting a variety of hand and power tools and equipment, such as, trailers, chainsaws, trimmers, winches, and climbing equipment.
• Ability to problem solve; identify and respond to issues, seek resolution and take ownership of mistakes; ability to ask for help from crew members as well as your supervisors; flexibility in adapting to situations and individuals.
• Ability to work under pressure and make sound decisions while maintaining a positive attitude and safe environment.
• Values a collaborative effort in accomplishing tasks and decision-making process
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills; good written skills for data collection, record keeping and operational tracking needs.
• Emotional intelligence; ability to use trauma-informed and harm reduction approaches as a coach, mentor, crew lead and team member
• Education and training in health and safety areas such as OSHA 40-hour training (HAZWOPER), fall protection, slips, trips and falls, first aid, CPR, blood-borne pathogens, safe driving, asbestos awareness and personal protective equipment.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION 

At Metro, we strive to cultivate diversity, advance equity, and practice inclusion in all of its work. This means attracting and empowering a workforce that is inclusive of a broad range of human qualities. Workplace diversity is both a moral imperative and a business strength, essential to providing quality support and services to our region. Metro’s goal is to hire, develop and retain highly skilled and talented individuals across all departments and programs who best reflect the diversity of our community.   

Learn more about Metro’s Diversity Action Plan

TO QUALIFY

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific in your application materials on how your background is relevant. 

Minimum qualifications

• Three years of experience of maintenance and operating heavy or light motorized equipment, using hand and power tools, performing minor servicing of equipment and applying safety procedures and 
• One year of experience with lead work responsibilities and  
• Two years of experience operating machinery including front end loader, backhoe, tractor/low-boy, 5- yard dump truck, and truck with 14’ trailer or 
• Any combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the classification duties and responsibilities. 
• Must have a valid Oregon driver's license and may be required to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License within six months of hire. 

Working Conditions 

Duties are performed primarily in outdoor environments. Field work requires hiking through natural areas both on and off-trail while carrying up to 50 pounds. Hiking distances vary from 1,000 feet to over one mile. Terrain covered may be flat or steep. Work will be performed in all weather conditions, including cold, rain and excessive heat. Field work may be dirty and requires strict adherence to safety protocols. 

If this statement is true for you, then you may be ineligible to apply

If you were terminated for cause during any employment with Metro, or resigned in lieu of termination, you may be ineligible for rehire for a minimum of 3 years.

Like to have qualifications

You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider them when identifying the most qualified candidates. Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience, including the military, or life experience that are relevant for this position.

• Certified Coaching and Mentoring Professional (CCMP)
• Peer Support Specialist Certification (PSS)
• Previous experience providing leadership utilizing harm reduction and trauma informed approaches
• Previous experience operating ATV/skid steer/truck & trailer combination vehicle
• Previous work with federal, state and local health and safety guidelines
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite applications effectively
• Previous experience working with garbage, recycling or hazardous waste

SCREENING AND EVALUATION

The application packet: The application packet consists of the following required documents. Please ensure that you upload these documents in your online application. Make sure your application is complete, missing any part of these items could result in an incomplete application and will not be moved forward in the recruitment.

• A completed online application 
• Responses to supplemental questions 

The selection process: We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows. The selection process is subject to change.

• Initial review of minimum qualifications
• In-depth evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
• Consideration of top candidates/interviews
• Testing/assessments (if applicable)
• Reference check 
• Background, driving records check for finalist candidate (if applicable)

COMPENSATION, BENEFITS AND REPRESENTATON

The full-salary range for this position is step 1. $33.52 to step 7. $44.95. However, unless a candidate’s qualifications justify, based on the Oregon Pay Equity Act requirements and Metro’s internal equity review process, the appointment will likely be made between step 1. $33.52 to the equity range step 4. $38.80. 

This position is eligible for overtime and is represented by AFSCME 3580. It is classified as a RID Patrol Crew Lead classification.

Classification descriptions are typically written broadly and do not include the specific duties and responsibilities of the positions. View the classification description.

Questions?

Recruiter: Carrie Gundermann

Equal employment opportunity

All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability for which a reasonable accommodation can be made, or any other status protected by law.

Accommodation

Metro will gladly provide a reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter outlined in the job announcement in advance to request assistance.

Veterans' preference

Under Oregon Law, qualified veterans may be eligible for veterans' preference when applying for Metro positions. If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for a veterans' preference for this job, please provide qualifying documents as instructed during the application process.

Hybrid Telework

Positions designated as “hybrid telework,” meaning you will have the option to work away from the office, although there may be times that coming into the office will be required. The designation of Hybrid Telework may be subject to change at a future time. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; Metro cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.
  
Pay equity at Metro

No matter who you are or where you work at Metro, you deserve to be paid fairly for the work you do. Every worker must get equal pay for equal work regardless of your gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics. Metro has established processes and conducts routine pay equity reviews as part of the hiring process to ensure compliance with the 2017 Oregon Pay Equity Act.

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Led by an elected council, this unique government gives all residents of greater Portland a voice in shaping the future and provides parks, venues, services, and tools at a regional scale. We find solutions for our area’s garbage and recycling that protect clean air and water; help plan land use and development to provide jobs and safe transportation; manage local venues that provide a connection to arts and culture and help keep the economy growing; protect 17,000 acres of parks and natural areas, and run the Oregon Zoo, to keep nature close to home. 

Salary : $34 - $45