Foreman

Camp.us; Lakewood (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid leave

Profit sharing

Job summary

Cowlitz Clean Sweep (CCS), a Pacific Northern Environmental LLC division, seeks a Foreman to lead field teams in a fast-paced environment, ensuring safety, efficiency, and high-quality service for clients.

The Foreman will assist the Department Manager with pre-field duties, scheduling, documentation, and on-site leadership, while upholding safety programs and company standards across multiple job sites.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in environmental, marine, or industrial cleaning.
• Experience in bulk disposal and hazardous waste handling.
• 2–3 years in confined space entry and rescue.
• 1-year minimum supervisory experience.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work according to priorities and plans.
• Safely operate and maintain company vehicles.
• Monitor attendance and productivity of crew.
• Allocate daily responsibilities and ensure safety and quality.
• Assist with scheduling, estimates, bidding, and paperwork.
• Provide exceptional professionalism and customer service.
• Monitor and manage project budgets and expenditures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

18+ years old

Environmental cleaning experience

Supervisory experience

Job description

Job Summary

Cowlitz Clean Sweep (CCS) a Pacific Northern Environmental LLC division, is seeking a Foreman who thrives in a fast-paced, team environment with the ability to provide exceptional service and skills to our company, clients, and employees.

Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC consists of five divisions; Advanced Electrical Technologies (AET), Taurus Power and Controls (TTPC), Tauras Power Services (TPS) Cowlitz Clean Sweep (CCS), Pacific Northern Environmental Construction (PNEC), and WasteXpress Environmental (WXE). Together, we specialize in commercial and petroleum construction, industrial and commercial electrical, industrial cleaning, and hazardous waste disposal. PNE LLC is a multi-state organization with operating offices in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Hawaii. In addition, we have multiple job sites across the US.

CCS provides industrial cleaning and spill response to almost every pulp and paper mill in the Pacific Northwest. We also service major oil companies and a wide range of manufacturing and industrial clients. CCS has demonstrated its ability to complete large and complex industrial cleaning challenges on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with the most stringent industrial health & safety programs. No industrial cleaning job is too large or too small for CCS.

The Foreman is responsible for assisting the Department Manager in pre-field duties, communicating with customers, completing daily project paperwork and assisting on-site teams.

Education and Experience Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED


• Valid driver’s license is required and must meet eligibility requirements to be covered under the company’s vehicle insurance policy.


• Must be 18 years or older.


• 3-5 years of successful experience in the field of the environmental, marine and industrial cleaning industry.


• Experience in bulk disposal and hazardous waste handling.


• 2-3 years of experience in confined space entry and rescue.


• 1-year minimum supervisory experience


• Strong interpersonal, organizational, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills required.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Foreman possessing the education and experience listed above performs the following:

• Coordinating work according to priorities and plans.


• Safely operate and maintain company vehicles as required for job duties, ensuring compliance with all traffic laws and company policies


• Must maintain the ability drive company vehicles.


• Producing scheduled and monitor attendance of crew.


• Allocating general and daily responsibilities.


• Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are met.


• Monitor expenditure and projects to ensure the remain within budget.


• Resolve conflicts or miscommunications quickly and amicably when they arise.


• Assist department manager in duties, such as but not limited to scheduling, estimates and bidding, daily safety and customer paperwork, complete and submit change orders, team management, safety, inventory etc.


• Provide exceptional professionalism and customer service.


• Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The candidate must possess and be adaptable to the following physical abilities and working conditions:

• Move about the jobsite as needed.


• Move work related equipment up to 50lbs.


• Remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.


• Operate various technological devices.


• Occasionally ascend/descend ladders and/or stairs.


• Exchange accurate information.


• Maintain respirator fit test and be clean shaven.

Employee Benefit Program

Pacific Northern Environmental LLC presently provides coverage and programs that may include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision options for employees and eligible dependents


• Life AD&D - Voluntary and Company paid.


• Specialty RX programs.


• Group AFLAC options – Hospital, Critical, and Accident Plans


• Pre-Tax Flexible Savings Account (FSA)


• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Savings Account (DCSA)


• Telehealth by Teladoc.


• 401(k) with discretionary annual company matching contributions.


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Paid Trainings and Certifications


• Paid Leave including Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, Jury Duty, and Bereavement for qualifying employees


• Up to $2,000 per year profit sharing for qualifying employees


• Annual company events


• Safety Incentives

** Not open to recruiters**

Employment Information

Equal Opportunity: Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities, absent undue hardship.

Job Description Disclaimer: This job description provides a general description of essential job functions and is not an employment contract or an exhaustive list of all duties. Employees of Pacific Northern Environmental LLC (PNE, LLC) are expected to perform tasks as assigned by supervisory or management personnel, regardless of job title or routine duties.

Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace: PNE is a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. New hires are subject to testing withing 72 hours of signing offer letter, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal requirements.