HAZWOPER Laborer/Cleanup Laborer

Essel•Spokane, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking dependable HAZWOPER-certified General Laborers to assist with wildfire cleanup and recovery efforts throughout the Spokane, Washington area. Workers will support environmental cleanup crews in areas impacted by recent wildfires. This position will involve outdoor physical labor, debris removal, site cleanup, material handling, and assisting with the safe removal and disposal of fire-damaged materials. Candidates should be comfortable working in physically demanding outdoor environments where they may encounter ash, smoke residue, burned structures, debris, dust, and potentially hazardous materials. This is not a wildland firefighting position. The primary focus will be post-fire cleanup, debris removal, environmental remediation, and recovery work.

Requirements

Current HAZWOPER certification required
Current 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher, when applicable
Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods
Ability to lift and carry 50+ lbs
Comfortable working outdoors for extended shifts
Comfortable working around ash, dust, smoke residue, debris, and fire-damaged structures
Ability to wear respiratory protection and other required PPE
Must be able to follow strict safety procedures and supervisor instructions
Must be dependable and report to work on time
Must have reliable transportation to designated Spokane-area jobsites
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

40-Hour HAZWOPER certification strongly preferred
Previous construction, demolition, environmental cleanup, restoration, remediation, or general labor experience preferred
Wildfire or disaster cleanup
Environmental remediation
Hazardous material cleanup
Fire or flood restoration
Demolition
Construction labor
Debris removal
Asbestos or lead-related remediation
Emergency response cleanup
Disaster recovery projects

Responsibilities

Assist with wildfire debris removal and cleanup
Remove burned and damaged construction materials from affected properties
Load, unload, move, and stage debris and cleanup materials
Perform general site cleanup and environmental remediation support
Assist crews with the segregation and proper handling of waste materials
Use hand tools and basic power tools as directed
Shovel, sweep, rake, and remove ash, soil, and debris
Assist with demolition and removal of damaged materials when required
Follow established procedures when working around potentially hazardous materials
Properly wear and maintain required PPE and respiratory protection
Follow HAZWOPER procedures, site-specific safety plans, and supervisor instructions
Maintain safe work areas around equipment, vehicles, debris piles, and active cleanup operations
Work effectively as part of a fast-paced disaster recovery team
Follow all OSHA, environmental, and project-specific safety requirements