Laborer

About the Role

This position is located in the Fleet and Family Readiness Division at Navy Region Northwest, Naval Station Everett, Pacific Beach Resort. The purpose of this position is to perform a variety of tasks requiring moderately heavy physical effort.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads heavy boxes, bulky supplies, and materials to and from trucks, dollies, etc.
• Moves heavy boxes or cartons by hand, hand-truck, or dolly.
• Opens crates and boxes using crowbars and cuts bands using shears.
• Stacks boxes and cartons where directed.
• Digs ditches using a shovel, where grading and sloping is not required.
• Fills holes with dirt and levels bumps and low places using shovel, hand tamper, and rake.
• Runs hand and powered lawnmowers which do not require very heavy physical effort.
• Clears small trees and bushes using hatchet, handsaw, or clipper.
• Moves and arranges furniture and equipment as directed.
• May shovel snow, sand, or dirt from sidewalks.
• Collects and empties garbage cans, burns garbage and trash.
• Washes and waxes cars and trucks by hand or using powered buffer.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Must meet Federal Employment suitability requirements and successful completion of background investigation.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a forklift driver's license, first aid, and CPR certifications within the first 60 days of employment.
• Must be able to obtain a Safe Inflatable Operators Training Organization (SIOTO) certification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Work indoors may expose the worker to drafts, noise, dust, and dirt, and require standing on concrete floors for long periods.
• Outdoor work is performed in all kinds of weather.
• May be required to wear issued protective gear such as safety gloves, hearing protection, safety glasses, boots, etc.

Qualifications

• Skill and knowledge to operate and control riding mowers on slopes, requiring constant attention to working space and environment.
• Ability to operate controls and levers to maneuver equipment and lift/lower, engage/disengage components or attached devices.
• Knowledge of safe and efficient operating techniques of various large equipment and power tools, including posthole diggers, blowers, weed eaters, power washers, mowers, box trucks with lift gate, etc.
• Knowledge and skill using hand tools and other equipment such as shovels, rakes, hammers, bars, saws, axes, loppers, wrenches, brushes, brooms, ladders, banding equipment, and pallet jacks.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Additional Information

This position is located in Pacific Beach, Washington. Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States.