HIRING FOR RECYCLING CREW MEMBERS 2026 SEASONAL POSITIONS

Title:

Incident Response Camp Solid Waste Management and Recycling Program Position:

Santa Fe, NM -

Crew Members and Field Managers Job Description:

NetZero Recycling will be traveling to support the U.S Forest Service recycling programs for wildfire incident response camps on the West Coast (including but not limited to

ID, WA, OR, CA, NM, AZ

). This job will be working within a team of energetic and motivated individuals to implement and monitor recycling operations for firefighters and incident command at wildland firebase/spike camps. The recycling program aims to achieve a minimum 40% diversion rate through collecting, sorting, and hauling recyclable materials. The team will be responsible for sorting out recyclables such as paper, cardboard, plastic bottles, and aluminum cans from the waste stream and delivering those recyclables to local recycling centers. We also focus on education and training as they are integral to the program, and engagement from firefighters increases our diversion rates. Employees will be in direct quarters with firefighters, learning and observing the logistics involved in fire camp management. This job is an excellent fit for anyone seeking seasonal, on-call employment.

NOTE:

When called to deploy, you must be able to respond to NetZero Team Lead with availability within 2-3 hours and arrive at the incident scene within 36 hours. This is an on-call/seasonal job only, with no set hours or guaranteed work.

Details:

Location:

Filling roles in Santa Fe, NM and various regions on the West Coast (WA, OR, CA, WY, ID, CO, MT)

Wage:

$300 per day at camp to start, depending on the size of camp and position. Camps can last anywhere from 5 to 60 days, with most trending towards 8-14 consecutive days.

Hours:

On average 12-hour days (7am-7pm) with mid-day break/flex time.

Lodging:

Housing is primitive- our team camps out (tent, sleeping bag) in the same area as the firefighters and other camp staff. There are porta-potties, shower trailers, and running water available. These campsites are within 5 minutes of where we will be working. Three catered meals per day are provided once on site.

Start Date:

9/1/26

Job Duties:

Collecting, emptying, and sorting bags of waste/recyclables from in camp and the fire line

•This is the majority (80%) of the work

• Distributing recycling bags and training firefighters on proper sorting Researching local recyclers and hauling options for the transportation of recyclables Engaging a variety of facility and fire camp personnel on proper waste sorting and handling Daily recording and reporting measurements for collection for diversion data analysis How to Succeed in this

Role:

Dedicate yourself to accomplishing daily tasks to the best of your ability o Take ownership of your work and successes/shortcomings o Effectively prioritize tasks based on incident response needs o Communicate openly and effectively with crewmembers and your manager o Manage time responsibly throughout the day or project, including time for yourself o Be open to giving and receiving feedback o Having a positive outlook during repetitive task Work with diligence and professionalism. o Work in a consistent but prompt manner. This is a marathon, not a sprint. Consider the best way to complete a task without burning out. o Act appropriately and professionally, especially when interacting with fire camp personnel or anyone not within your immediate crew Understand your needs and those of your teammates o Understand your own limits and develop strategies to stay mentally and physicallyh healthy for up to two weeks of strenuous work o Communicate your needs to coworkers and modify workflow accordingly o Allocate time every day to mental and physical self-care, thorough rest, and maintain your personal hygiene o Be understanding of teammates' differences and maintain an open line of communication with each other.

General Skills and Experiences:

Team player working with, not against people, a desire for everyone to win Clear and professional communication with team and supervisors Understanding of waste streams and waste management processes Flexible schedule and attitude, able to deal with unexpected situations Customer service minded, helping us to provide our service with grace and professionalism Able to be physically active for long periods of time (standing/walking for most of the day) Self-motivated in daily tasks and takes the initiative within different aspects of the job Must be able to lift 40+lbs Must be in good health and able to withstand long hours outdoors in unpredictable temperatures (some days it can be very hot, some days it can snow or rain) Must have your own health insurance Have your own transportation to the site with a valid driver's license and insurance or be willing to carpool. (Various travel arrangements can be made depending on camp location and team size) Must have camping equipment (tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag) to sleep on site. If this job sounds like a good fit for you, we would love to have you join our team! Please submit the following in PDF format: Resume What is your current life/employment situation and can you travel on short notice? Availability Please submit your application to: netzerorec@gmail.com

Subject:

Firecamp Crew 2026_

Last Name Job Types:

Full-time, Temporary, Contract Pay:

$300.00 - $400.00 per day

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Language:

English (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Willingness to travel: 100% (Preferred)

Work Location:

On the road