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Galveston Bay Foundation · 1 day ago

Oyster Shell Recycling Assistant

Kemah, TX

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$15/hr - $18/hr

The Galveston Bay Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing Galveston Bay. They are seeking a part-time Oyster Shell Recycling Assistant to operate equipment, collect and transport oyster shells, and assist with reef restoration efforts.

Environmental ConsultingNatural ResourcesNon Profit

Hiring Manager

Ana-Marie Brown

Responsibilities

Safely operate the following equipment on a weekly basis:

½-ton pickup truck (Ford F-150) and 12-foot landscape trailer

2-ton, Class 6 truck (Ford F-550) retrofitted with a dump bed and lift arm

Collect 32-gallon recycling bins containing shucked oyster shell from Clear Lake and Houston area restaurants with a truck and/or trailer

Transport the collected oyster shell to storage sites in Pasadena and/or Texas City

Empty full bins of shell (weighing up to 200 lbs./bin) at storage sites according to established protocols

Promptly and accurately enter data associated with oyster shell collection

Assist with upkeep and maintenance of shell recycling equipment, supplies, and storage units

Assist with volunteer-based reef restoration, oyster gardening, reef monitoring as needed

Qualification

Experience driving full-size truckMicrosoft Office proficiencyVehicle maintenance experienceTrailer maneuvering experienceLift 50 poundsVolunteer assistance