Debris Monitor

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 throughout Northeast Florida and Southern Alabama to aid in the cleanup from the upcoming Hurricane Isaias.
The schedule for this position will be up to 7 days/week, 12 hours/day. The pay rate will be between $15 - $20/hour, depending on location assignment. Paychecks will be issued bi-weekly.
This is a temporary assignment. No experience is required, training will be provided to you.
What You’ll Be Doing
Report to assigned staging area
Receive your materials/supplies/equipment/information
Attend safety & operations meeting
Monitor and observe all loading activities
Make sure Contractors pick up all eligible storm-related debris
Observe surroundings for possible hazards
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 to be contacted throughout assignment
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.
Valid driver's license.
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
Able to work while wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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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Work arrangement
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