Agricultural Recovery Worker - Snohomish

About the role

Career Team is hiring an Agricultural Recovery Worker (DRE WEX Position) for Sno-Valley Farms or Chinook Farms in Snohomish County, WA. This is a non-exempt, 9-month temporary disaster relief employment position with a range of $17.50 - $30.99 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cleaning and repair of flood-damaged agricultural lands to restore productive capacity
• Remove hay bales and agricultural debris from fields
• Perform ongoing cleanup of flooded fields with standing water to mitigate health and safety impacts
• Assist with demolition, removal or repair of disaster-damaged fencing infrastructure
• Coordinate repair and renovation of farm machinery and facilities damaged as a consequence of the declared disaster event
• Assist with demolition and removal of destroyed equipment that poses safety hazards
• Support transportation services for equipment removal as cleanup activities
• Perform water management operations in flooded agricultural areas
• Install temporary drainage systems to address standing water issues
• Assist in pasture and field renovation due to sediment deposits from flooding
• Document field conditions and recovery progress
• Follow safety protocols when working with damaged equipment and structures
• Approach each day and task with a “ZAG” mindset
• Other duties and projects as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Ability to perform physical labor in outdoor and wet conditions
• Experience with farm equipment or agricultural operations preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and operate basic farm tools
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and terrain
• A Valid Driver’s License

Qualifications

• Has been terminated, laid off, or received a notice of termination or layoff
• Was self-employed but is now unemployed as a result of the economic impact of emergency or disaster conditions related to recent flooding
• Is a military service member recently discharged or released under other than dishonorable conditions
• Is a military spouse who experienced a PCS or ETS in the last 6 months
• Up until recently relied on another immediate family member for financial support and no longer has that support
• Has been unemployed for longer than 27 weeks

Skills

• Physical labor skills
• Outdoor work experience
• Equipment operation
• Disaster response experience
• Communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

This is a project-based position funded through a federal disaster relief grant, so the number of openings is limited and tied to available funding. You’ll work day-to-day at your assigned site, but Career Team will be your official employer and will handle your payroll and benefits.

Pay

The hourly compensation range for this position is $17.50 - $30.99 per hour.

Schedule

This is a 9-month temporary disaster relief employment position.

About Career Team

Founded in 1996, Career Team, LLC is a private workforce development organization. The organization blends cutting-edge technology with compassionate, high-touch services to drive real, measurable outcomes in the lives of job seekers across the country. Career Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact

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