Laborer

Location : Niskayuna, New York

Title : Laborer

Schedule (FT / PT) : Temporary Full Time

Travel Required : No

Clearance : Ability to Obtain

North Wind Site Services is focused on providing engineering, program management, environmental remediation services including investigation and characterization, environmental restoration, unexploded ordnance / military munitions response (MMRP), regulatory public involvement services, environmental compliance, logistics, and records and facility management.

POSITION PURPOSE :

The Laborer shall perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types : air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments.

May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble, debris and other waste materials.

May assist other craft workers. They will report to the Superintendent.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Lifting and carrying materials such as pipe, moving hoses, decontaminating equipment and materials, flagging, and other strenuous tasks
• Inspect, maintain, and operate assigned manual and power tools.
• Operation of tools in a safe and efficient manner.
• Truck wash with high-pressure hose operation
• Load / unload / place various materials

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Small tools proficient.
• Provide general labor support with site works as needed.
• Collection of debris

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education and Experience :

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Previous construction and soil removal work experience preferred
• Department of Energy (DOE) experience is highly preferred

Skills and Abilities :

• Ability to work safely and efficiently
• Ability to regularly move at least 50-lbs manually
• Ability to follow supervisory verbal and written instructions and designated health and safety requirements.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, be reliable, and deal with people in a positive manner.

Special Requirements :

• Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment
• Security requirements determined by the installation.
• Limited background check and fingerprinting required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Valid State Driver’s License
• Current 40 hour Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions or difficult terrain.
• Be able to perform physical labor lifting, stairs, ladders, etc.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and signal with hands and arms;

climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.

The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people!

Last updated : 2024-07-11

Salary : $20