Construction Laborer/Technician - Environmental

Stefanini, Inc; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Stefanini, Inc. in Costa Mesa, CA seeks a Construction Laborer/Technician for environmental projects, performing general field tasks to support the site team.

This contract-to-hire role requires safety awareness, teamwork, and the ability to handle equipment and manual labor; 5+ years experience and HAZWOPER certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires safety-minded approach and ability to follow procedures.
• Demonstrates teamwork and willingness to take direction.
• Must have 5+ years of field Labor/Technician experience in environmental construction, OSHA aligned.

Responsibilities

• Maintains dust control and water usage on stockpile and routes.
• Directs traffic and ensures safety around work zones.
• Spot Operators to prevent people from being behind the work area.
• Identify utilities by potholing surrounding area.
• Operate hand-held construction equipment (shovel, digging bar, etc.).
• Observe safe work practices at all times.
• Keep site clean; remove trash and debris.
• Secure excavation areas from a safety perspective.
• Maintain SWPPP responsibilities on site.
• Communicate effectively among crew members.
• Perform daily manual labor tasks on-site and support Superintendent.

Skills

Team player

Self-starter

Safety awareness

Hazwoper familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

40-Hr HAZWOPER

8-Hr HAZWOPER Refresher

Job description

Job Details

Construction Laborer/Technician - Environmental Costa Mesa, CA

Posted: 1/26/2026

Job Description

Job ID#: 86322

Job Category: Construction

Position Type: Contract to Hire

Duration: Temp to Hire

Shift: 1

Positions Available: 3

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 Southern, 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)

Job Requirements Qualifications 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 is 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