SUMMARY

The Cesar Chavez Environmental Corps (CCEC) is a division of the Farmworkers Institute of Education and Leadership Development (FIELD). FIELD is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 1978 by Farmworker leader Cesar E. Chavez, and is dedicated to strengthening America’s agricultural and rural communities through our Core Values of Opportunity, Excellence, Integrity, Innovation and Si Se Puede. FIELD carries out its mission through a continuum of educational and workforce development programs that assist underserved communities in achieving empowerment, self-sufficiency, and a better quality of life. FIELD has realigned our training and education to promote career pathways for adult learners. This includes work experience opportunities in Environmental Conservation, Energy, Education, Entrepreneurship and Civic Action.

DEFINITION

The Corpsmember supports projects at various sites located throughout Kern County and various California regions. This position is geared to develop hands-on job skills with the completion of contracted projects. The Corpsmember must be actively enrolled in an approved educational program in tandem with this role. This position is an on the job training program for one (1) year, with possibility of an extension for an additional year if requested and approved by CCEC management. 

NOTE: Failure to request a written extension to CCEC management may result in separation from the program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to the following. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 

• Collecting and sorting of CRV containers
• Collection of electronic waste
• Pickup and recycling of tires
• Community outreach and education on oil, CRV, electronic waste by passing out fliers, etc.
• Roadside cleaning
• Removal of litter and debris
• Landscape maintenance
• Removal of weeds and overgrowth 
• Highway roadside litter removal
• Environmental restoration

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None

JOB QUALIFICATIONS /REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be between the ages of 18 to 26 at the time of hire
• Must be comfortable working along highways and fast-moving vehicles
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with other team members in a positive manner
• Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public
• Must be punctual and reliable
• Must be able to be physically engage, lift, push, pull up to of 50 pounds repeatedly, independently and throughout your entire work shift
• Must be able to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for extended periods of time
• Must be willing to learn and operate a forklift
• Must be able to work during adverse weather and outdoor conditions (extreme heat and cold, wildlife, steep incline/uneven grounds, ect.)
• Must be enrolled in an approved educational program (high school, college, university, career technical, trade school, vocational school, ect.)
• Must attend class on a regular basis

EDUCATION

• Must be enrolled in an approved educational program (high school, college, university, career technical, trade school, vocational school, ect.) or willing to enroll
• Must be attending class on a regular basis

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• No work experience required

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

• Valid CA Drivers License preferred, but not required

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to travel as needed/required
• Must have reliable transportation

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Basic reading and writing skills
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or concerns from customers, employees/coworkers, supervisors, management, and other personnel

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside conditions (extreme heat and cold, wildlife, steep incline/uneven grounds, etc.) and warehouse environment. Operating a forklift. Working around machinery having moving parts and vehicles. Working along highways and fast moving vehicles. Regular exposure to fumes (including fumes from vehicle and equipment operation), dust, gasses, and odors. Exposure to cleaning agents, chemicals, skin irritants, and electric shock. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, and/or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to climb stairs and ladders. Consistent mental alertness; sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Ability to see for purposes of operating a forklift including depth perception. Requires hearing and sight sufficiency to be aware of surroundings.