Wood Chipper Work Crew

PAY: $22-25/hr, DOE

START DATE: May 20 and 21, 2023

DURATION: mid-May 2023 to end of June 2023

SCHEDULE: Saturdays and Sundays, 8:30 am-5:00 pm (half an hour for lunch and two 20-minute breaks

LOCATION: Darrington

REPORTS TO: Wood Chipper Crew Lead

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for individuals to assist with running free chipping services to local residents. Most chipping will occur at the Darrington Airport, with possibility of some chipping field days at neighborhoods located within the bounds of the Darrington School District. Chipping will occur every Saturday from mid-May to the end of June with possibility of additional dates and hours depending on crew availability and remaining program funds.

This service is being provided in coordination with the Snohomish Conservation District to reduce air pollution from outdoor burning and create defensible space buffers to reduce wildfire risk.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Work in team of 4-6 individuals to collect brush and woody debris from residents and run through the wood chipper

  • Collect required information from the residents using the chipper service

  • Assist residents with loading chipped materials for personal use

  • Transport chipper to and from chipping locations

  • Ensure proper maintenance and storage of all equipment

  • Follow all safety protocols and guidelines

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Assist with community outreach about the program as needed

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

  • No previous experience required. Training will be provided.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

  • Basic English proficiency

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

  • Basic math skills

REASONING ABILITY

  • Should be able to use good judgment and follow all safety protocols when using equipment

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be able to lift at least 60 pounds

  • Must be at least 18 years old to apply

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Must be able to perform physically demanding tasks for the duration of the workday

  • All work duties will be performed outside regardless of conditions

SCOPE AND CHANGES

The job description is not intended to cover every single requirement of the job. The organization reserves the right to change job duties at any time.

TO APPLY:

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Glacier Peak Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities at Glacier Peak Institute are based upon one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and transgender status), pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

This Equal Employment Opportunity policy governs all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, selection, job assignment, promotions, transfers, compensation, discipline, termination, layoff, access to benefits and training, and all other conditions and privileges of employment. 

The Organization will provide reasonable accommodations as necessary and where required by law so long as the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the business. The Organization will also accommodate sincerely held religious beliefs of its employees to the extent the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the business. If you would like to request an accommodation, or have any questions about your rights and responsibilities, contact your Director of Special Initiatives. This policy is not intended to afford employees with any greater protections than those which exist under federal, state or local law. 

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