Laborers, Truck Drivers, and Equipment Operators

About the role

Tetra Tech is adding Laborers, Truck Drivers, and Equipment Operators to their team based near Harrodsburg, KY.

Essential Job Functions

• Communicate with colleagues, site supervisor and client's site manager including all safety personnel.
• Be a team player with the ability and willingness to pitch in as needed in areas outside core responsibilities and expertise.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness.
• Work in a safe manner at all times and report all health and safety incidents and concerns.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Laborers

• Ability to help maneuver pipe, pumps, and hoses.
• Maintain, clean, and organize equipment and supplies.
• Perform system construction activities in a safe and proper manner.
• Perform maintenance on system components to ensure or restore proper operation and compliance.
• Install Fabric and Geogrid Materials.
• Install Pipe.
• Manually Excavate Dirt/Ash (Shovel).

Truck Drivers

• Operate an articulating dump truck, straight dump truck, or road dump truck.

Equipment Operators

• Perform construction maintenance activities in a safe and proper manner.
• Conduct site inspections and provide clear and accurate documentation.
• Maintain, clean, and organize equipment and supplies.
• Operate heavy equipment (Excavator, Bulldozer, Loader, Skidsteer).
• Perform daily checks and maintenance on equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a drug screening, breath alcohol test, and physical.
• At least 1 year of applicable experience working on a construction site.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean record.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training and current 8-hour refresher is preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to fifty (50) pounds on a non-consistent basis.
• Frequently lift or carry containers, poly pipe, pumps, hoses, shovel garbage and loose material, work in and around mine tailings, or loose materials to truck; which may result in twisting, pulling, pushing and bending, depending on the material and collection vehicle type.
• Sit for long durations while operating machinery.

Additional Information

• Expect to work up to 60+ hours per week.
• Subject to random breath alcohol and drug screenings.

Life at Tetra Tech

• Medical benefits, workers compensation insurance, and 401(k) plan.
• Merit-based financial rewards.
• Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
• Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
• Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.

Compensation

Pay commensurate with experience.

A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.

We invite applications from all interested parties. Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities: LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs