Litter Patrol Worker – Crew Member and Crew Leader

Initial Posting Date

04/05/2024

Application Deadline

05/06/2024

Agency

Department of Transportation

Salary Range

$16.84 - $17.32

Position Type

Employee

Position Title

Litter Patrol Worker – Crew Member and Crew Leader

Job Description

Litter Patrol Worker – Crew Member and Crew Leader

Oregon Department of Transportation

Delivery and Operations Division

Coos Bay

$16.84 Hourly Crew Member

$17.32 Hourly Crew Leader

The Role

We are seeking summer litter patrol workers for our Youth Litter Patrol (YLP) Program! The program was founded in 1977 to help clean up the state highway right of way. Litter crews are made up of crew members and crew leaders. The crews primarily pick up litter along state highways although other tasks may be assigned. This is a great opportunity to work outdoors with a team and have a role in maintaining state highways, help the environment and learn about career opportunities at ODOT!

We welcome applications from anyone 16 years of age or older for the crew member position and 18 years of age or older for the crew leader position.

This job posting is for temporary positions and does not include the typical benefits available for permanent employees. Temporary employees may be eligible for employee health benefits offered through the Public Employees Benefit Board (PEBB) as outlined in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you’ll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through our values, commitments, strategies and actions.

Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

A Day In The Life

Pick up and bag litter along state highways.Lift and carry filled litter bags.Speak and write in English to communicate about assigned tasks and potential roadside hazards.Follow ODOT safety procedures.Work in all types of weather and around traffic.The crew leader will additionally oversee work and will be responsible for transporting crew members from the ODOT office to the work site using a state vehicle.

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Minimum Qualifications

What you need to be a crew member

At least 16 years old on the first day of your assignment.

What You Need To Be a Crew Leader

At least 18 years old on the first day of your assignment.Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.

How To Apply

Complete the following required steps:Fill out the application. It is not necessary to add your work experience and education. Please contact the recruiter under the ‘Need help?’ section if you have any questions about how to fill out the application.Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application. You can apply for both the crew leader and crew member positions if you qualify, simply select the appropriate options in the questionnaire.Note: names will be selected in a random fashion for interviews. Due to the high volume of applicants, you may not be contacted if you are not selected for an interview.After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Need help?

For questions, call 503-930-6376 or email ODOTRecruitmentSS@odot.oregon.gov.

Additional Information

Temporary appointments may be full- or part-time and will not exceed six months or 1,040 hours.We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer, and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required [e.g., STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension]. We are also unable to proceed with Curricular Practical Training (CPT) program requests.We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates, not including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license, LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System), and/or education verification as required for the position.This position is not represented by a union (unrepresented).

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions, concerns, or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA, contact 1-877-336-6368 (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at 503-986-3700. Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.

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