Laborer

Blue Water Rail Services • Bellingham, WA

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About The Position

The Laborer performs various general labor tasks associated with dirt construction. The Laborer is expected to use their experience and judgment to make decisions within their limits of authority.

Requirements

• Please include a current resume with your application.
• Must have previous experience operating a forklift in an industrial construction/demolition zone.
• Must have previous experience operating a chainsaw.
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person, via telephone, two-way radio and in writing.
• Have a strong work ethic.
• Must be able to read and comprehend safety plans, rules, maintenance instructions, training manuals, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), warning tags, traffic signs and procedure manuals.
• Must be physically able to perform job tasks.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, if assigned to operate any Envirocon vehicles, and must meet the company’s vehicle insurance requirements.
• Must be able to pass all required training,i.e. HAZWOPER.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret site-specific Safety Plan at each site; may be amended daily.
• Perform various manual duties, assembling fences; operate manual and mechanical clearing equipment, fill and place sandbags, place tarps on trucks or over storage cells/areas, etc.
• Assist excavation and/or hand excavation of contaminated soils.
• Work in areas of uneven terrain.
• Work outdoors in hot and cold environments.
• Wear and work in different types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Climbing/stooping while wearing PPE.
• Read and comprehend container labels prior to touching or opening.
• Read Safety Data Sheets (SDS) that accompany all new and existing chemicals brought to or used at the hazardous waste site.
• Read manifests or waste stream labels on containers to avoid missing unlike waste streams shipped off site.
• Ability to demonstrate common sense understanding and carrying out detailed written and oral instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed