Construction Laborer/Technician - Environmental

Environmental Technician

Our client is a fully integrated environmental construction company delivering and implementing turnkey self-perform construction solutions to environmental challenges in soil, vapor, air and water (groundwater, stormwater, water/wastewater). They serve both public and private-sector clients with diversified service lines that include soil and groundwater remediation, decommissioning/demolition, sensitive habitat/waterway restoration, and water/wastewater/air pollution treatment.

Purpose of Role: The role of the Technician is to perform general field labor tasks in a construction environment as necessary to support the field staff on the project.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Maintains dust control by watering the stockpile and the truck routes
• Directs traffic to ensure the traffic is using the proper route and to ensure safety
• Spots the Operators to ensure nobody is behind the work zone
• Identify utilities by digging 'potholing' the surrounding area
• Operates hand-held construction equipment (i.e. shovel, digging bar, etc.)
• Observes safe work practices
• Ensuring trash, debris and other items are picked up on the job site
• Secure the excavation area from a safety standpoint
• Responsible for SWPPP
• Maintain consistent communication among crew members
• Performs all daily necessary project manual labor tasks on-site
• All other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Qualifications Ideal:

• A positive attitude and willingness to take direction
• Understanding proper safety procedures and recognizing hazards
• Must be a team player and create a positive environment
• Must be a self-starter and a go-getter
• 5+ years experience
• 40-Hr HAZWOPER or 8-Hr HAZWOPER Refresher (refresher can be provided)

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Construction industry experience preferred

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to operate a computer keyboard.
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Subject to outside working conditions. At times we will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscious.

Pay rate: up to $35.00/hr DOE