Full Time River Clean-Up (Technical Team) Crew Member

Full Time River Clean-Up (Technical Team) Crew Member

FLSA Status: Full-Time - Non-exempt / Hourly

Compensation: $25.00 per hour – eligible for overtime

Reports to: River Clean-Up Technical Team Lead

Direct Reports: None

Typical Schedule:

     Full Time, 32+ hours per week. Flexible to meet the needs of the

clean-up projects. Workdays may be cancelled due to adverse weather or water conditions.

Reporting to the Clean-Up Technical Team Leader, The (Technical Team) Assistant Team Leader will work as a specialized team with the goal of restoring the Western NC rivers to an accessible, safe, and scenic condition for paddlers, commercial outfitters, members of the public, and Landowners.

     This specialized team will work to directly address the remaining wood piles, log jams, and large technical items as designated by the River Clean-up Operations Director. This team will operate out of the Weaverville location but will operate all over WNC and Eastern TN with a provided vehicle.

Specifically, the (Technical Team) Crew Members are responsible for:

• The River Clean-Up (Technical Team) crew will focus on working safely and efficiently and use proper PPE, equipment, and training to perform their assigned tasks.


• Removing trash, debris by cutting into and around log jams and log piles to access trash and debris with chainsaws and other cutting devices. 


• Using winches and other mechanical advantages to remove large items.


• Scouting and ensuring proper disposal of garbage and debris to be removed.


• Maintaining equipment.

• Be committed to and responsible for maintaining safety standards.


• Adhering to regulatory requirements.


• All other tasks as assigned by the River Clean-Up Coordinator.


• Work will be conducted in a variety of locations (such as along the river itself and on private riverside lands when permitted to do so) and conditions (including extreme cold and heat as well as clear or inclement weather).

     The work is extremely demanding and is completed in environments that are potentially hazardous (such as in or on water). While much of the work will be done on foot, River Clean- Up Leaders and Crew Members will also work in boats (rafts, jet boats, canoes, etc.) provided by MountainTrue. River Clean-Up team leaders and Crew Members must be prepared for strenuous tasks including the frequent lifting and moving of objects up to (and sometimes exceeding) 50 pounds, bending, stooping, standing, or sitting for long periods of time.

     Collected garbage will be bagged and/or collected and disposed of properly with equipment (trucks, dump trailers, etc.), along with rented dumpsters and other items. MountainTrue will provide the necessary tools and equipment to pick up and remove trash and debris.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 18 Years of age or older


• Prior experience with litter clean-ups, especially in, on, and around rivers, boating experience, chainsaw and power tool use, and driving trailers are helpful skills, but not required.

• Prior experience operating and maintaining chainsaws, winches, ropes and pulleys. 


• Access to reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license


• Access to sturdy work clothes

This position is eligible to receive benefits including: Health, dental, and vision insurance, Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave, jury duty and bereavement leave) as well as access to Mountain True’s retirement plan.

This job description is only a summary of typical functions and essential duties being performed by individuals assigned to this position. The actual duties, roles and responsibilities may differ slightly from this job description and are not intended to be an exhaustive list.