Construction Laborer (California)

About the role

This position is responsible for performing various job tasks on hazardous and non-hazardous waste sites. Work performed on hazardous waste sites may include possible exposure to lead, PCBs, H2S, arsenic, and various other metals, chemicals, and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks involving physical labor at earthmoving, remediation, heavy construction projects, and demolition sites.
• Operate and maintain hand, power tools, and equipment of all types such as high-pressure washers (hot and cold), electric power tools, portable abrasive wheel tools, pneumatic tools, liquid fuel tools or equipment, power actuated tools, hydraulic power tools, skid steers, and a variety of other equipment and instruments.
• Operate and maintain pumps, compressors, and generators to provide power for tools, machinery, and equipment.
• Cleans construction site to eliminate possible hazards.
• Lubricates, cleans, and repairs machinery, equipment, and tools.
• Loads and unloads materials from trucks or trailers.
• Sigs equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
• Clean and prepare work areas, construct fencing, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, clean up rubble and debris, paint, and various other labor intensive work activities.
• Welding, cutting, or brazing.
• Work in confined spaces including permit required confined spaces.

Requirements

• 40-hour HAZWOPER training required
• Per diem / living allowance and trips home
• Subject to a background check & physical/drug screen
• Must be able to wear PPE when needed
• Will require frequent and extended travel to project sites
• Schedule M-F, occasional Saturdays

Qualifications

• Knowledge: Must possess and demonstrate skills to safely operate various types of equipment, tools, mechanical devices, and is knowledgeable of their uses and limitations.
• Experience: Previous construction and/or hazardous waste work experience preferred.
• Education: HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Licenses/Certifications: HAZWOPER 40-hour training and current refresher.

Skills

• Knowledge of materials, machines, and tools, including their hazards, designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to meet deadlines and contribute to a positive, safe, high-quality culture in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Company benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, sick pay per state law, 401k.

Pay

• Full Time Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour plus travel pay and per diem pay.

Schedule

• M-F, occasional Saturdays.