Traveling Environmental Field Laborer
About The Position
Cascade Environmental is hiring a Traveling Environmental Field Laborer for its Schenectady location. The role involves working outdoors year-round on two- or three-person crews and traveling within New England about 70% of the time. Projects typically follow a Monday–Friday, five-days-on/two-days-off schedule, depending on project requirements; workdays may last 10–12 hours, and occasional weekend travel may be required. Traveling employees receive a private hotel room at no cost and per diem. The starting wage is $22–$24 per hour with no experience required, or $24 per hour for employees with a CDL A. The role offers paid time off, paid holidays and sick leave, potential overtime, benefits at minimal cost to the employee, project-based bonuses, performance-based merit increases, and a $2,000 employee referral bonus. Cascade reimburses CDL training school attendance and provides pay increases after employees obtain a CDL A. Employees receive safety training and necessary safety gear, with career paths and opportunities for advancement. Employment is conditional on passing a pre-employment criminal background check and drug test and maintaining a clean driving record in accordance with DOT requirements. A HAZWOPER physical and respiratory protection may also be required. Cascade is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
Requirements
- Pass a drug test.
- Receive satisfactory results from a background check and authorize a routine background check; offenses are reviewed case by case.
- Possess a valid driver’s license for the state of residence and receive satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report results.
- 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 the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
- Be able to safely lift up to 50 pounds.
- Shave or maintain facial hair as needed to ensure a proper respirator seal when respiratory protection is required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with Geoprobe, drilling, injection equipment, or other environmental remediation technologies.
- A CDL A.
Responsibilities
- Learn to drive, operate, and maintain drill rigs, vehicles, forklifts, skid-steers, and other equipment.
- Work outdoors year-round as part of a two- or three-person crew.
- 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 required certifications and training.
- Safely lift up to 50 pounds.
- Complete other duties and projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Starting wage of $22–$24 per hour with no experience required; $24 per hour starting wage for those with a CDL A.
- Two weeks of paid vacation.
- Seven paid holidays.
- At least 40 hours of paid sick leave.
- Potential for overtime.
- Benefits at minimal cost to the employee.
- 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 and per diem for traveling employees.
- Safety training and necessary safety gear.
- Flexible career paths and opportunities for advancement and growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
