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Supervises crew activities of up to seven EYC members as young as 14 years old in various work activities related to litter control and recycling.
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Assumes responsibility for the health, safety, well-being, morale, productivity, and discipline of the crew by adhering to EYC safety setup procedures and guidelines.
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Determines site appropriateness by evaluating site for safety prior to crew deployment.
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Trains crew members in safety and emergency procedures, cellular phone use, vehicle care and maintenance, recycling, and litter pick-up efficiency.
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Motivates and increases the efficiency and productivity of the crew.
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Evaluates crew member performance.
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Takes corrective action when necessary, using verbal and written reprimands, suspensions, and employment termination together with regional staff, as outlined in EYC disciplinary policies.
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Makes regular verbal and written reports on crew output and time accounting to the regional office. Recycles all recyclable materials found during cleanup activities.
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Renders first aid when necessary to crew members (and sometimes injured motorists at accident scenes) and determines the need to be taken to a medical facility.
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Coordinates litter pick-up along roadsides, center medians, and in urban settings that could be potentially dangerous due to traffic and other hazards.
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Cooperates with the Department of Transportation (DOT) in areas cleaned, bag placement, and mowing schedules.
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Identifies hazardous substances (sharps, needles, weapons) and follows safety procedures in removing them from roadways.
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Evaluates chemical hazards such as potential methamphetamine labs and reports to proper authorities.
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Determines explosive hazards (hand grenades, pipe bombs, handguns) and takes appropriate actions.
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Performs other crew activities.
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Leads crew on environmental tours and environmental education projects.
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Encourages environmental awareness and discussions during appropriate times throughout the workday.
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Assists program staff in the development and/or implementation of specific projects and activities designed to increase public awareness, reduce litter, and promote recycling.
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Participates in crew member selection
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Conducts interviews and assists in crew selection process.
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Assists in evaluating eligibility for work and in completing hire paper work.
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Conducts new employee/parent information meetings.
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Transports self and crew to and from work locations in assigned crew vehicle.
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Operates crew vehicle in a safe and responsible manner at all times.
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Maintains good order and cleanliness in the crew vehicle with the crew's help.
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Uses vehicle gas credit card appropriately.
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Provides for emergency repairs and towing.
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Attends formal and on-the-job survey training conducted by regional office.
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Determines site appropriateness by evaluating site for feasibility and safety.
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Maps and measures sites.
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Provides quality control on work at sites.
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Performs waste audits (i.e., collecting, sorting, categorization, weighing, and reporting), using advanced cleaning strategies specialized for the litter survey.
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Completes all reporting and payroll paperwork in a neat, accurate, and timely fashion.
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Maintains all equipment and supplies.
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Performs other work as required.