Job Post: Highwall Assistant Crew Chief

JOB POSTING for position at COALFIELD DEVELOPMENT, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

DATE REVISED: MARCH 2025 GB | DATE POSTED: 03/26/2025

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Title: Highwall Assistant Crew Chief

Team: Revitalize Appalachia

Hourly or Salary: Salary

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Starting Compensation: $45,000 – $50,000
Benefits Package and Paid Leave

Reports To: Highwall Construction Crew Chief

Direct Reports: WRAPS Trainees & 33-6-3 Crew Members

FLSA Status: Exempt (Administrative)

Time Status/Term: Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY AND OBJECTIVE

Assistant Crew Chiefs will be responsible for the following:

Serve as co-supervisor & mentor to WRAPS Trainees and 33-6-3 Crew Members to ensure they experience a combination of on-the-job training, professional certificate training and mentorship for 33 hours per week; work alongside to model good work ethic, mentor and coach while working, and identify opportunities for growth and learning.
Take part in, and lead when the Crew Chief is unavailable, Personal Development using provided curriculum for an additional 3 hours/week.
Cooperatively coordinate training, work and personal development with your Director of Enterprise or Program and the Human Development Team; and others to ensure smooth communication and scheduling.
Co-facilitate engagement in in-depth mentorship to help Trainees and Crew Members overcome specific barriers to long-term employment success.
Carry out tasks to advance construction projects onsite: including daily manual work, supervision of work by crews, scheduling, and other administrative items as needed.
Execute work plans.

As an Assistant Crew Chief at Coalfield Development a typical day might include the following:

Meet with the Crew Chief to plan the construction work onsite and safety plan for the day.
Assist with Toolbox Talks with Trainees, Crew Members and other crew personnel to cover safety topic debrief, prepare for the day’s project activities, set the day’s goals and tools/supplies needed. When needed, an Assistant Crew Chief will lead these activities in the absence of the Crew Chief.
Prepare and conduct the on-site work and training: including regular construction tasks and the supervision of construction tasks performed by members of the crew.
Assist with, with Trainees and Crew Members individually to coach through progress and opportunities, and/or provide structured corrective action. When needed, an Assistant Crew Chief will lead these activities in the absence of the Crew Chief.
Assist with arranging transportation and logistics to move crew to various worksites or training locations throughout the Coalfield Development service area – as defined in “Work Location, Hours of Work, and Working Conditions” below.
Answer questions from community members about Coalfield Development and the work being done.
Communicate with project vendors, subcontractors or external partners regarding needs of work plans.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Provide supervisory support for construction staff, crew members, and trainees on projects.
Ability to independently lead and supervise construction crew and project in the event of crew chief absence from project site.
Proficient in reading blueprints and construction documents.
Understanding and experience in rough and finish carpentry and finishes work – including drywall, casework, trim, and painting.
Able to use a wide range of electrical and manual equipment and measurement tools.
Work from ladders and scaffolding on walls, ceilings, and roofs.
Carry out rough carpentry work, including framing walls, floors, and ceilings.
Carry out finish carpentry work, including cabinetry, finishes, and trim.
Carry out finishing work, including drywall and painting.
Support the Crew Chief to conduct periodic quality checks on equipment and systems ensuring safety and compliant standards.
Support the Crew Chief to maintain the inventory records for tools, equipment and supplies.
Serve as a point of contact for working with external contractors safely, with the minimum interference/inconvenience for building tenants and employees located onsite.
Support the Crew Chief to ensure the work plan and/or enterprise goals are being met in terms of schedules, outcomes, and budgets.
Co-teach the skills of the job and facilitate the achievement of learning outcomes.
Within the values, principles, and professional & personal development themes of Coalfield, work with and mentor Trainees and Crew Members in a way that allows them to unlock their potential, power and purpose over 33/hours each week of on-the-job training, professional certificate training, and development of professional competencies. Allowing up to 4 hours per week of individualized personal development work tailored to help Trainees overcome specific, identified barriers to long-term employment success.
Ensure an additional 3 hours/week is spent pursuing personal development that will be a
combination of Personal Development Journal work, Financial Literacy, and “Week Three” activities, depending on the week.
Assist with coordinating schedules to accommodate a minimum of 6 hours of course work per/week for Crew Members to pursue higher education and/or certification attainment.
Hold Trainees and Crew Members accountable for meeting expectations including attendance; uphold and administer policies and procedures; respond to organizational data collection efforts.
Coordinate with the Enterprise/Program Director and Human Development Team to identify and schedule specific trainings; administer pre- and post- training surveys; update employee training records; conduct all evaluations, and weekly scorecards.
Coordinate with the Human Development Team to ensure each Trainee has three milestones set at any given time towards overcoming a barrier to long-term employment success, and a plan to achieve the goals. For Crew Members, that they would be actively setting and working towards milestones, but that the work of the completion will be outside of work hours. Facilitating time for Trainees and Crew Members to work with the Human Development Team.

Competency - knowledge, skills and abilities

Exercise kind and professional demeanor and attitude. Practice patience and compassion with people and be understanding to issues encountered in challenging socio-economic environments.
Must understand and adopt Coalfield’s theory of change and value system.
Be comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment with multiple projects, locations, businesses, and collaborative partners.
Experience with adult learning principles and training techniques.
Trustworthy and reliable, particularly with respect to handling confidential information.
Proficient with hand tools, construction math and measurements.
Understanding of the construction process and coordination with other trades and subcontractors.
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, Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook/email, SharePoint) and standard office equipment (phone, copier/printer, scanners, etc.).
Able to use a wide range of electrical and manual equipment and measurement tools.
Proficient reading construction drawings / blueprints.
Work in elevated locations – including from scaffolding.
Understanding and experience in rough and fine carpentry – including cabinets, caulking, casework, trim work, and flooring.
Carry out finishing work, including drywall and painting.
Able to paint and trim, with high quality, and prompt results – interior and exterior.
Equipment Maintenance – Performing routine tool/equipment/supplies inventory and maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Equipment Selection – Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Troubleshooting – Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Management of Financial Resources – Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Management of Material Resources – Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Management of Personnel Resources – Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position reports to the Highwall Construction Crew Chief. The Assistant Crew Chief will assist in overseeing the activities of a crew of up to five Trainees and Crew Members and will be expected to lead these activities in the absence of the Crew Chief.

Work Location and Hours of Work

Highwall located in Delbarton, WV
Coalfield offices are currently located in Huntington and Charleston, WV with worksites and partnerships throughout the 21 southern WV counties.
The normal work week is Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Coalfield allows exempt employees to request & use flextime.

Environment Conditions, Physical Activity, Physical Demands

Physical Activities

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like.
Constantly moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.
Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.
Constantly moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
Adjusting or moving objects up to 100 pounds (with or without accommodations) in all directions.
Communicating with others to exchange information.
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Operating machinery and/or power tools.
Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
Employees may work in the presence of children under the age of 18 from time to time for special events.

Environmental Conditions

Low and high temperatures; outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind; noisy environments; hazardous conditions; poor ventilation; and small and/or enclosed spaces.

Physical Demands

Moving objects up to 100 pounds or more (with or without accommodations)

Travel and Transportation Requirements

Candidates must provide reliable transportation to their primary work location and other locations as required. Travel expenses (excluding commutes) may be reimbursed per Coalfield’s policies and procedures. Coalfield has a limited fleet of vehicles and frequently carpools to minimize travel burdens on employees. A valid driver’s license and annual completion of our drivers safety course is required in order to drive a Coalfield vehicle.

Required Experience and Education

High School Diploma or GED
Three plus years of experience in a job or jobs that require high levels of interaction, facilitation, coordination, management, evaluation, and general construction and/or associated trades, with supervisory responsibilities.

Preferred Experience and Education

Associate degree
Professional certifications related to construction/carpentry.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

None

EEO STATEMENT

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.

OTHER DUTIES

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.

BACKGROUND OR DRUG TEST

Candidates for this position will be required to pass a drug test as a condition of employment. Candidates for this position will not be required to have a background check as a condition of employment.

Submit your Resume and Cover Letter to:

Email: jobs(at)coalfield-development.org

Mail: Attn: Jobs, 2923 Park Ave. Huntington, WV 25704