Construction Laborer/Technician - Environmental

Motive Companies; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Motive Companies, LLC is seeking a Construction Laborer/Technician (Environmental) for our Concord, CA office. This contract-to-hire role supports field staff on environmental construction projects, with pay up to $35/hr DOE.

The Technician will perform general field labor, maintain safety protocols, and assist with soil, water, and air/environmental remediation tasks. The position requires 5+ years of experience and HAZWOPER certification or refresher.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction or field labor experience.
• Understanding of proper safety procedures and hazard recognition.
• Must be a team player with a proactive attitude.
• Self-starter with ability to take direction in a field environment.
• 40-HR HAZWOPER or 8-Hr refresher (refresher provided).
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs general field labor tasks to support the project team.
• Maintains dust control, site cleanliness, and safety practices on site.
• Directs traffic to keep the work zone safe and accessible.
• Spot the Operators to ensure no one is behind the work zone.
• Identify utilities by potholing adjacent areas.
• Operate hand-held construction tools as needed (e.g., shovel).
• Report hazards and secure the excavation area; follow SWPPP requirements.
• Maintain daily communication among crew and complete on-site tasks.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Skills

Team player

Safety procedures

Self-starter

HAZWOPER knowledge

5+ years experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Construction

Construction Laborer/Technician - Environmental Concord,CA Posted:8/5/2026 Job Description

Job ID#: 86798

Job Category: Construction

Position Type: Contract to Hire

Duration: Temp to Hire

Shift: 1

Positions Available: 2

Our client is a fully integrated environmental construction company delivering and implementing turnkey self-perform construction solutions to environmental challenges in soil, vapor, air and water (groundwater, stormwater, water/wastewater). They serve both public and private-sector clients with diversified service lines that include soil and groundwater remediation, decommissioning/demolition, sensitive habitat/waterway restoration, and water/wastewater/air pollution treatment. If you are a Technician with environmental experience in the construction world, we would love to talk to you! This position is based in Northern, CA office.

Purpose of Role The role of the Technician is to perform general field labor tasks in a construction environment as necessary to support the field staff on the project.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Maintains dust control by watering the stockpile and the truck routes
• Directs traffic to ensure the traffic is using the proper route and to ensure safety
• Spots the Operators to ensure nobody is behind the work zone
• Identify utilities by digging 'potholing' the surrounding area
• Operates hand-held construction equipment (i.e. shovel, digging bar, etc.)
• Observe safe work practices
• Ensuring trash, debris and other items are picked up on the job site
• Secure the excavation area from a safety standpoint
• Responsible for SWPPP
• Maintain consistent communication among crew members
• Performs all daily necessary project manual labor tasks on-site
• All other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Job Requirements Qualifications Ideal

• A positive attitude and willingness to take direction
• Understanding proper safety procedures and recognizing hazards
• Must be a team player and create a positive environment
• Must be a self-starter and a go-getter
• 5+ years experience
• 40-Hr HAZWOPER or 8-Hr HAZWOPER Refresher (refresher can be provided)

Preferred

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Construction industry experience preferred

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to operate a computer keyboard.
• The employee occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Subject to outside working conditions. At times we will be working around large construction equipment, must be safety conscience.

Pay rate: up to $35.00/hr DOE