Crew Lead/Driver - Des Moines, IA

Jimmy Jazz; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Interstate Business Solutions in Des Moines, IA, is seeking a Lead Crew Member to coordinate litter cleanup, drive routes, and supervise crew activities at multiple sites. The role emphasizes safety, timely execution, and adherence to company policies.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license with a clean record, and willingness to drive with a trailer. Expect early starts, outdoor work in various weather, and routine data entry on a smartphone.

Qualifications

• High-school diploma preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Must be willing to drive a vehicle with a trailer attached.
• Reliable transportation to meet at assigned location as early as 6:00am.
• Walk at least 5 miles per day.
• Lift up to 25 lbs. multiple times daily.
• Use of grabber-type device.

Responsibilities

• Report to work on time and work the full schedule.
• Operate company vehicle in compliance with laws.
• Ensure crew efficiency and meet job requirements.
• Clock-in/out on company mobile device.
• Ensure equipment safety before, during and after use.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Pick up and bag litter along interstates and roadways.
• Load and unload trash bags at designated locations.
• Set up and move highway safety signs.

Skills

Driver's license

Punctuality

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Smartphone data entry

Job description

• Location 7680 SW 22nd Street, Suite 104,Des Moines, IA, 50321,United States
• Base Pay $19.00 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

LOCATION:

Des Moines, IA

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT:

Regular Full-Time

TRAVEL (Overnight):

No

SCHEDULE:

Monday through Friday with occasional weekends

COMPENSATION:

$19/hour

DESCRIPTION

Interstate Business Solutions is dedicated to creating cleaner, safer, and more sustainable environments in our communities. We specialize in litter abatement, homeless encampment cleanup, and other essential services that improve the quality of life in urban and suburban areas. IBS is a fair chance employer who hires people who are justice involved, experience homelessness and/or substance abuse. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and community well-being sets us apart as a leader in our field.

The lead crew member sets the example for litter crew members. The lead crew member picks up litter, bio-hazardous waste, and hazardous waste at assigned locations and assists the supervisor with planning and leading crew members to meet company goals. Your morning will start off by meeting your supervisor and other crew members at a designated location, and then transporting the crew to clean the assigned location. Lead crew members will also cover for the supervisor during scheduled or unscheduled time off. Remediation work includes roadway, medians, rights-of-ways, and parking facilities along roadways. Additional projects may include homeless encampment cleanup.

JOB DUTIES

• Required to report to work at the appointed hour, as scheduled, and to work the entire assigned schedule.
• Operate company vehicle in accordance with local, state, and federal laws.
• Ensure crew efficiency and job requirements are met.
• Ensure that crew members clock-in and out on a company mobile device.
• Ensure equipment safety before, during, and after use.
• Must obey all safety rules and regulations.
• Pick up and bag litter along assigned interstates and other roadways.
• Load and unload trash bags at designated locations.
• Setting up, moving, and picking up highway awareness signs throughout the workday.
• Meet and exceed assigned litter collection goals.
• Communicate with field supervisor any hazards or unsafe conditions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to take a teamwork approach to the job cooperating with others, offering help to others when needed, and considering large organizational goals rather than individual concerns.
• Ability to be self-controlled and exercise good judgement.
• Must wear proper clothing including protective equipment.
• Ability to input data using smart phone applications
• Drive contracted routes to assess conditions and work with market management to determine litter abatement plan.
• Other duties and contracts as assigned.

Qualifications and education requirements

• High-school diploma or GED preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Must be willing to drive a vehicle with a trailer attached.
• Reliable transportation to meet at assigned location as early as 6:00am.
• Walk at least 5 miles per day.
• Lift up to 25 lbs. multiple times daily.
• Use of grabber-type device.

Preferred skills

Ability to work independently, detail oriented, operate a variety of small hand tools, smart phone and other items needed for the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be required to sit, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds; will regularly be required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms; and will frequently be required to talk or hear. Special vision requirements are close, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to walk for extended periods of time over rough, steep, or uneven terrain in all weather conditions.

Work environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing this job, the employee will occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles and will frequently be exposed to moving traffic and outdoor weather conditions. The noise level for this environment will be loud. Requires collection of litter along roadways and rights-of-way for extended periods and in all types of weather.

BENEFITS:

• Matching 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance

Summary

As part of its employment process, Interstate Business Solutions may procure or have prepared a criminal background check. An applicant with an unsatisfactory criminal background check report will still be considered for employment with relief. Must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

IBS is dedicated to the achievement of equality of opportunity for all its employees and applicants for employment. This broadly interpreted policy not only prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any protected category under state, local, or federal law, but also ensures that qualified individuals will be given the opportunity to join IBS and progress within IBS in accordance with their own abilities.