Weld County Youth Conservation Corps Crew Member (Swamper)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Invasive species and hazard tree removal as a swamper
• Pesticide application
• Promote a strong service ethic while encouraging the development of teambuilding, self-worth, conflict resolution, effective communication, goal setting, and decision making
• Able to abide by WCYCC policies and procedures and maintain safety
• Maintain a positive attitude and reflect strong service ethic
• Able to serve in unpredictable weather and potentially harsh environmental conditions
• Able to communicate effectively with fellow corps members, crew leader, and program staff
• Able to problem solve in a variety of settings and with a diverse group of people
• Able to demonstrate sound judgment/risk management skills

Qualifications

• MUST BE 16–30 YEARS OLD TO APPLY
• If 16 years old, must be an out-of-school youth who has obtained High School Diploma or HSED
• Willing to undergo and must pass required criminal history checks
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license or identification card
• Must be able to pass a drug screening
• U.S. citizen, U.S. National, or lawful permanent resident
• Received or on track to receive high school diploma or GED
• Must be able to pass a drug screening
• Must be able to pass a drug screening
• Must be comfortable with power tools and serving in a hazardous environment
• Must be able to lift 75+ lbs. alone and as a team
• Must be able to use/handle picks, sledgehammers, rakes, and shovels
• Must be able to transverse uneven terrain
• Must be able to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, or to squat to perform tasks

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift 75+ lbs. alone and as a team
• Able to use/handle picks, sledgehammers, rakes, and shovels
• Able to transverse uneven terrain
• Able to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, or to squat to perform tasks

Program Benefits

• Stipend
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• $2,200/month living stipend
• Training

Service Areas

• Community and Economic Development
• Environment

Skills

• General Skills
• Team Work

Program Locations

• COLORADO