Porter

JOB SUMMARY:  

The Porter position is an autonomous role requiring considerable time, effort, professionalism, independence, ingenuity, collaboration, efficiency, integrity, coordination, and determination. The individual who fills this role must be willing and able to fulfill the entire suite of duties, goals, and responsibilities of this position under daily guidance, direction and supervision. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:   

Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities, the following listing applies to every employee.

All employees of the organization:

• Understand and support New Earth USA, LLC mission, goals, policies, procedures, and forms and follows guidelines of each.  
• Maintain quality standards defined within job functions and location quality and safety standards.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills in a clear and positive manner, promote and model New Earth USA, LLC values and behaviors in interpersonal skills with staff and customers.
• Understand and follow the established lines of communication.
• Understand and follow the established confidentiality guidelines (verbal, written, and electronic) related to operational, and personnel matters.
• Show attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness and take personal responsibility for quality of work.
• Prioritize and complete work assignments within allotted time.
• Understand and comply with work schedule and time away requests.
• Accept and embrace change as part of our environment.
• Contribute to location and New Earth USA, LLC success.
• Demonstrate team behavior and be willing to promote a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrate initiative and strive to continually improve processes and relationships.  Seek and share expertise on best practices.
• Develop knowledge and skills through cross training.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education:   
  • High school degree or equivalent.
• Experience:  
  • 1 year of porter or equivalent work experience.
  • Mechanical aptitude required.
• Certificate/Licensure:  
  • Valid driver's license.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Assist Fleet department with general maintenance needs of equipment such as power washing and moving equipment onsite.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and respectful manner.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to pass a drug test.
• Safe driving record.
• Other duties as assigned and relevant to position.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:  

• Ability to perform light maintenance on equipment such as the power washer.
• Ability to use proper judgment or action in emergency or crisis situations. 
• Ability to use personal protective equipment in compliance with OSHA exposure control program. 
• Ability to exercise initiative, apply and adapt policies, principles and techniques to solve everyday problems and deal with a variety of situations. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with management staff, other employees, and the general public. 
• Ability to present facts and recommendations, communicate in a clear, effective, and positive manner in oral and written form.  
• Ability to prioritize and handle pressure due to work assignments within allotted time. 
• Ability to read, interpret and apply company policies and procedures. 
• Ability to use accuracy in the identification and reporting of data. 

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Generally, the employee filling this position will be expected to be present at the project location for an 8-hour shift and/or as directed by the Fleet Director or designated representative. May work extended hours including weekends and holidays.
• Job functions will be carried out in a vast array of environments including but not limited to maintenance facilities, job sites, customer facilities, vehicles, agricultural sites, landfills, end user facilities, etc.
• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, bend, and kneel.
• Frequently must push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
• Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.
• Hearing and speech capable of communicating in person and on telephone.
• Vision capable of viewing monitors, calculators, charts, forms, text and numbers for prolonged periods.
• Pace varies from moderate to heavy activity; flexibility is important.  
• Disruptions are frequent, as some problems need immediate attention.  
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 
• Office is environmentally controlled.
• The workplace is in a smoke-free environment.  
• PPE is required and must be worn as instructed. 
• Must adhere to all safety requirements.
• Work is 90% outside in all weather conditions.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS: 

100% - Operates in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements as well as all local, state and federal requirements, Customer and Company expectations for the Fleet department.

• Participates and cooperates in all scheduled training, briefings, and meetings as required by the Manager.
• Notify Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Provide feedback on the necessary equipment and supplies to complete the required tasks safely and efficiently.
• Maintain and distribute reports and information as required.
• Monitor and ensure that project operations comply with all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with employees, customers, vendors, and the public.
• Willingness to work irregular hours, overtime and/or weekends. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBIITIES: 

• None.