Traveling Environmental Field Laborer

Cascade Remediation Services, LLC•Houston, TX

13d•$21 - $23

About The Position

The Traveling Environmental Field Laborer works outdoors year-round as part of a two- or three-person crew, supporting environmental projects that typically involve travel within the Gulf Coast and Midwest regions. The Houston location travels approximately 90% of the time. Projects generally follow a 10-days-on / 4-days-off schedule, depending on project requirements, and workdays may be 10–12 hours. Occasional weekend travel may be required. Traveling employees receive a private hotel room at no cost and per diem. The position involves learning to drive, operate, and maintain drill rigs, vehicles, forklifts, skid-steers, and other equipment; performing physical labor such as shoveling drilling debris and transporting materials; and maintaining equipment and making minor repairs. Employees follow safety procedures, comply with DOT regulations, maintain required certifications and training, and complete other assigned duties and projects. The role requires the ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds. Respiratory protection may be required based on site-specific safety plans or monitoring results, and facial hair may need to be maintained to ensure respirator fit. Cascade offers a starting wage of $21–$23 per hour with no experience required, or $23 per hour for candidates with a CDL A. The employer describes competitive benefits, paid vacation, holidays and sick leave, overtime potential, project-based bonuses, performance-based merit increases, a referral bonus, CDL training reimbursement, and wage increases after obtaining a CDL A. Professional development includes safety training and opportunities for advancement and growth. Employment is conditional on passing a criminal background check and drug test and maintaining a clean driving record in accordance with DOT requirements.

Requirements

No prior experience is required; starting wage depends on qualifications, with a higher starting wage for candidates holding a CDL A.
Negative drug test.
Satisfactory background-check results and authorization to conduct a routine background check; offenses are reviewed case by case.
Valid driver's license for the state of residence and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
Obtain and maintain an interstate DOT Medical Card and meet all Federal Interstate FMCSA requirements to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle.
Pass a HAZWOPER physical.
Verify legal authorization to work in the United States under IRCA.
Safely lift up to 50 pounds.
Comply with respiratory-protection requirements when specified by the site-specific Health and Safety Plan or indicated by air monitoring; facial hair may need to be maintained to ensure a proper respirator seal.
Maintain a clean driving record in accordance with DOT requirements.

Nice To Haves

CDL A; employees with a CDL A have a stated starting wage of $23 per hour.
Prior experience working with Geoprobe, drilling, injection equipment, or other environmental remediation technologies.

Responsibilities

Learn to drive, operate, and maintain drill rigs, vehicles, forklifts, skid-steers, and other equipment.
Work outdoors year-round within two- or three-person crews.
Solve problems and work productively as part of a team.
Follow all safety policies and procedures.
Maintain equipment and perform minor repairs.
Comply with all DOT regulations.
Perform physical labor, including shoveling drilling debris and transporting materials using proper lifting techniques.
Maintain all required certifications and training.
Complete other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

Two weeks of paid vacation.
Seven paid holidays.
At least 40 hours of paid sick leave.
Great benefits at minimal cost to the employee.
Potential for overtime.
Project-based bonuses and performance-based merit increases.
$2,000 employee referral bonus.
Reimbursement for attending CDL training school and pay increases after obtaining a CDL A.
Private hotel room at no cost for traveling employees and per diem.
Safety gear provided.
CORE Safety Training Program.
Career advancement and growth opportunities.