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Company Overview
Do you have the desire to learn? The drive to excel, to thrive in an engaged, client-focused environment? Then you could be our next perfect fit for the role of True North Emergency Management (TNEM).
TNEM is a subsidiary of Neel-Schaffer Engineers and Planners and an ENR Top 180 Engineering Design firm based in Jackson, MS with offices across eight additional Southeastern states. The firm’s services include disaster debris monitoring and management, safety, damage assessments, hazard mitigation, and emergency management planning, training, and exercises.
The TNEM Debris Monitor plays a vital role in disaster recovery efforts by ensuring that debris removal operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Summary
Debris Monitors play a vital role in disaster recovery efforts by ensuring that debris removal operations are conducted safely, efficiently, and in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. This field-based position is responsible for visually observing and documenting the loading of eligible debris into haul trucks, verifying load tickets, and reporting any safety or environmental concerns to supervisors. Debris Monitors serve as the eyes and ears on the ground during cleanup operations and help protect the integrity of the recovery process by providing accurate, real-time documentation.
Responsibilities
- Perform all duties in alignment with organization values of Care, Service and Excellence.
- Observe and document all debris removal operations to ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and operational standards.
- Ensure trucks are properly measured, certified, operated, and safely loaded with eligible debris.
- Visually confirm that debris is being correctly loaded into trucks at approved collection sites.
- Verify load tickets are accurately and completely filled out for each load.
- Monitor debris management sites (DMS) for environmental compliance and report issues such as hazardous waste violations or unsafe practices to supervisor and/or project manager.
- Ensure debris removal activities comply with all local ordinances and state and federal regulations.
- Check areas for safety risks, including downed power lines, pedestrian traffic, or the need for traffic control.
- Confirm only eligible and approved debris is collected and transported.
- Identify and report any contractor non-compliance, improper equipment usage, or safety concerns to the field supervisor.
- Maintain accurate logs and records of debris operations, including photographic evidence of damages (e.g., utilities, road surfaces, private property).
- Communicate regularly with the dispatch center or field supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to work long hours (12 hours per day, 7 days a week) for 60+ days
- Must be able to visually verify debris being loaded into trucks during all operations
- Must be able to stand for extended periods and work outdoors in physically demanding and hazardous environments
- Must have a valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and reliable personal transportation
- Must own a personal cell phone and have the ability to communicate clearly with supervisors and team members
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check, motor vehicle record, and drug screening
- Required to wear long pants and work boots; other personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided
- Ability to move and climb a ladder 10+ feet high
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in field operations, environmental services, or emergency response
- Ability to use digital tools for documentation and reporting
- Familiarity with FEMA debris monitoring guidelines and procedures
Work Schedule
Ability to work extended hours, including evenings and weekends during emergency activations to ensure client and team needs are met.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, often in rough or uneven terrain and varying weather conditions. Employees must be able to tolerate exposure to loud noise, dirt, heavy machinery, and potentially hazardous environments.
The employee must be capable of regularly lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus in order to observe debris operations for extended durations.
All employees are required to wear and work in safety gear including hard hats, safety vests, gloves, and eye protection for extended periods.
Job Type: Temporary
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
