Laborer

Laborer Position in Nome, AK

Laborer in Nome, AK, for Alaska Gold Company, LLC. The essential duties and responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Applicants will be notified via email or phone within ten business days regarding application status.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Remove snow and ice using various tools such as shovels, snow scoops, brooms, ice chippers at various facilities in the Nome area.
• Apply traction aids such as sand and ice melt at various facilities.
• Assist other staff with various tasks such as equipment maintenance, equipment moves and scaling operations.
• Practice workplace safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications:

Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED

Level of Experience Requirements: Experience working as a general Laborer performing a variety of tasks

License Requirements: State of Alaska Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics:

Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures.

Knowledge of tool maintenance and storage.

Ability to use a variety of hand tools such as shovels, brooms and ice chippers.

Ability to work in a Composite Type Crew Environment.

Ability to obtain necessary training for the work environment.

Preferred:

Current OSHA 10hr safety card.

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for strenuous and demanding work. Lifting, pulling, and managing heavy equipment and objects are a must. Operators must ensure that all activities are completed in a safe and efficient way.

Work Environment:

Jobs are performed outdoors with almost constant exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, biohazardous materials, dirt, fumes, smoke, and/or loud noises. Physical Setting: Nome Alaska Schedule and Flexibility: 40 hrs./week, variable schedule. Other Pertinent Work Details: Applicants should be willing to perform basic maintenance on equipment when instructed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position will not have supervisory responsibilities.

DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements:

This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation "safety-sensitive" functions.

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 gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job. Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.