General Laborer

About Central Environmental, Inc.

Central Environmental, Inc. (CEI) is an SBA-certified Small Disadvantaged Business. Since its founding in 1984, CEI has expanded into a full-service construction and environmental remediation provider with operations in Anchorage (AK), Colorado Springs (CO), Fairbanks (AK), and Las Vegas (NV), and projects spanning the U.S. and globally. We specialize in general contracting, civil site work, underground utilities installation, environmental and demolition services.

About this position: General Laborer

• Work Closely and support a variety of skilled trades and construction activities.
• Follow directives from Project Superintendent and remain productive.
• Load, offload, move and organize supplies, materials, tools and small equipment at company yards and job sites.
• Prepare work sites, maintain safe work sites.
• Perform trade for long hours, day after day, often in adverse conditions, to complete the project at hand.
• Responsible for reporting any incident, situation or activity that may affect Company’s ability to operate safely, ethically, and profitably to the Superintendent.
• Duty to conduct oneself in the best interest of the company while on the job representing CEI.
• Maintain any required certifications mandatory by law or company policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Willing to travel.

Required (Minimum Necessary)

• One-Year experience in the construction field preferred.
• Prior experience in Alaska’s rural construction industry is preferred.
• All around knowledge of materials, terms, and practices in construction field.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools.
• Ability to work in a team environment, take directions from supervisor(s) and other crew members.
• Ability to actively listen and follow instructions.
• Ability to work productively under pressure.
• Strong self-motivation and work ethic; ability to work with or without direct supervision.
• Able to report to work consistently on time and work a flexible schedule, up to 12 hours per day 7 days per week.
• Must pass Fit for Duty physical.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience in construction is preferred.
• Physical stamina, ability to lift heavy objects, follow instructions, operate tools, and maintain safety standards.
• Punctuality, reliability, and willingness to work in various weather conditions.

Necessary Physical Requirements

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.
• Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness.
• The Physical Requirements of this role involve standing, walking, climbing, balancing, crouching, lifting, holding, or stooping while on shift.
• Employees will be exposed to adverse weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold temperatures, inclement weather such as wind, rain, snow or sleet and dust and adverse driving conditions like wet, icy roads, and fog.
• Proper PPE, including protective eyewear, gloves, hard hat, ear protection and steel-toed boots are required.
• This is a physically strenuous and demanding job that involves pulling and managing equipment and objects.

Schedule and Flexibility

• Minimum 40 hours per week, may require overtime.

Additional Qualifying Factors

• As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results.
• If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.
• Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.