JOB POSTING for position at COALFIELD DEVELOPMENT, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Assistant Crew Chiefs will be responsible for the following:
As an Assistant Crew Chief at Coalfield Development a typical day might include the following:
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You will have a sense of purpose that can only come from serving others, being the change you want to see in the world, and being involved in creative solutions to the world’s problems.
You will feel a sense of comradery and belonging that can only come from working alongside a passionate, diverse, quirky, eclectic, and compassionate team of personally and professional invested individuals.
If this is the type of career you want, then read on.
Heavy Equipment Use Experience (mini-excavator, crane lift, forklift)
Construction site safety awareness and comprehension
Construction tools and equipment handling experience (hammers, prybars, denailer, etc.)
Blueprint reading or equivalent to project planning skillsets
Kind and professional demeanor and attitude. Must be patient and compassionate with people and issues encountered in challenging socio-economic environments. Must understand and adopt Coalfield’s theory of change and value system. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment with multiple foci, locations, and collaborative partners.
Experience with adult learning principles and training techniques.
A good sense of humor, a willingness to learn, an inquisitive mind, a willingness to innovate, and the ability to work independently.
Experience with scheduling and managing people.
Excellent at time management, task prioritization, and organization.
Excellent professional written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient with computers, email, Microsoft Office, Google applications and standard office equipment (phone, copier/printer, scanners, etc.).
This position reports to the Enterprise/Program Director or designee and works with limited daily supervision. The Assistant Crew Chief will assist in overseeing the activities of a crew of up to five Trainees and Crew Members.
The normal work week is Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Working more than 40 hours per week is infrequently required when necessary to meet critical deadlines or respond to emergencies. Coalfield’s area of focus is the 21 southern West Virginia counties. Coalfield’s offices are currently located in Huntington and Charleston, WV. The chosen candidate must have reliable transportation to regularly attend work at their assigned location and other locations, as required.
Working in the elements is common with this position including: Low temperatures. High temperatures. Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. Noisy environments.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Rigorous work that includes lifting objects up to 75 pounds with or without assistance
Climbing, lifting, carrying, bending and twisting and operating heavy equipment and hand-tools
Repetitive motions such as painting, sanding, pulling weeds, folding materials, packing boxes, etc.
Candidates must provide reliable transportation to their primary work location. Coalfield has a limited fleet of vehicles and frequently carpools to minimize travel burdens on employees. Travel expenses (excluding commutes) may be reimbursed per Coalfield’s policies and procedures.
Coalfield Development Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Candidates for this position will be required to pass a drug test as a condition of employment.
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Coalfield Development Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Candidates will be required to pass a background check and/or drug test as a condition of employment.
While all applications are appreciated, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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