Debris Monitor

Job Description

Job Description

Are we the road to your future?

Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.

We are preparing to hire Debris Monitors in Texas Hill Country to aid in recovery efforts from the recent flooding.

The schedule for this position will be 7 days/week, 10-14 hours/day. Rate of pay is $18 per hour. Paychecks will be issued bi-weekly. Work will be located within Kendall, Uvalde, Bandera, and Gillespie Counties.

This is a temporary assignment. No experience is required, training will be provided to you.

Cell phone is required. Minimum phone requirements: Android device equivalent to or better than iPhone 13 *Motorola and Xiaomi devices are not compatible.*

What you’ll be doing:

• Oversee debris removal and ensure compliance.
• Maintain accurate documentation and validate contractor load tickets and debris disposal records.
  • Report to assigned staging area
  • Receive your materials/supplies/equipment/information
  • Attend safety & operations meeting
• Ensure all debris removal activities comply with FEMA, state, and local regulations.
  • Monitor and observe all loading activities
  • Make sure Contractors pick up all eligible storm-related debris
  • Observe surroundings for possible hazards
• Utilize an electronic debris tracking system to document all debris removal operations. Generate daily, weekly and final reports detailing debris removal progress.
  • Fill out Load Tickets completely and accurately
  • Record any damages caused by a Contractor

What you need to have:

• Valid driver's license (not suspended), MVR must be cleared before you can begin work
• Cell phone ( must be a smart phone with data plan and storage availability )
  • Minimum phone requirements: Android device equivalent to or better than iPhone 13 (e.g., Google Pixel 9a/10a, Samsung Galaxy A35/A36, OnePlus 12R/13R, or similar with 6GB+ RAM, 128GB+ storage, and modern processor). iPhone 13 or newer also accepted. Motorola and Xiaomi devices are not compatible.”
• Reliable transportation for driving to various locations
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic math skills - measurements (weight, volume, and distance)
• Attention to detail
• Ability to speak and read English fluently
• Ability to use handheld electronic devices (digital camera, GPS unit) with minimal oversight
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelines.
• A satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30lbs at times
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking, slippery conditions due to walking on riverbanks
• Ability to work 10 to 14-hour days up to 7 days a week
• Be able to climb staircases and ladders at least 10 feet
• Be able to work outdoors in all types of weather as required
• Ability to withstand constant exposure to outside elements

Applying for this position, you understand the physical requirements and are capable of performing these duties and requirements.

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

“ For a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference .”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

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