Laborer

Washington Co; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Laborer to perform various general labor tasks in dirt construction. The role requires outdoor work in varying temperatures and involves operating heavy machinery like forklifts and chainsaws. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong work ethic and ability to follow safety protocols. Benefits include working with an experienced team focused on environmental remediation and restoration projects.

Qualifications

• Must have experience operating a forklift in an industrial construction/demolition zone.
• Must have experience operating a chainsaw.
• Physically able to perform job tasks.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret site-specific Safety Plan.
• Perform various manual duties, assembling fences, and operating equipment.
• Assist in excavation of contaminated soils.

Skills

Forklift operation

Chainsaw operation

Effective communication

Physical stamina

Strong work ethic

Job description

The Laborer performs various general labor tasks associated with dirt construction. The Laborer is expected to use their experience and judgment to make decisions within their limits of authority.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret site-specific Safety Plan at each site; may be amended daily.
• Perform various manual duties, assembling fences; operate manual and mechanical clearing equipment, fill and place sandbags, place tarps on trucks or over storage cells/areas, etc.
• Assist excavation and/or hand excavation of contaminated soils.
• Work in areas of uneven terrain.
• Work outdoors in hot and cold environments.
• Wear and work in different types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Climbing/stooping while wearing PPE.
• Read and comprehend container labels prior to touching or opening.
• Read Safety Data Sheets (SDS) that accompany all new and existing chemicals brought to or used at the hazardous waste site.
• Read manifests or waste stream labels on containers to avoid missing unlike waste streams shipped off site.
• Ability to demonstrate common sense understanding and carrying out detailed written and oral instructions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience operating a forklift in an industrial construction/demolition zone.
• Must have previous experience operating a chainsaw.
• Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person, via telephone, two-way radio and in writing.
• Have a strong work ethic.
• Must be able to read and comprehend safety plans, rules, maintenance instructions, training manuals, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), warning tags, traffic signs and procedure manuals.
• Must be physically able to perform job tasks.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, if assigned to operate any Envirocon vehicles, and must meet the company’s vehicle insurance requirements.
• Must be able to pass all required training,i.e. HAZWOPER.
• Truck Driver, Equipment Operator, Foreman

About Us

Envirocon is capable of delivering any project safely and profitably with the capacity of a large company and the agility of a small company. Our primary disciplines of environmental remediation, ecological restoration, and decommissioning & demolition cover a range of construction services and capabilities. We partner with our clients to mitigate risks and deliver results by developing innovative and sustainable solutions that add value to complex projects. Envirocon offers our clients a project delivery organization to accomplish their projects safely, and on schedule and budget. We deliver ideas, value-added solutions, and technical capability on all projects coupled with a strong understanding of the regulatory environments we work in.

Envirocon’s core services include environmental remediation, ecological restoration, and decommissioning & demolition for government and commercial clients across the U.S. Backed by our dedicated employees, financial strength, and owned equipment fleet, we focus on delivering reliable, safe, high quality, and cost-effective solutions to our client’s complex environmental challenges. We endeavor to create more value for our clients by minimizing risks while reducing their overall project costs and delivering projects on time. Our project delivery organization provides assurance that we will meet or exceed performance expectations.

Job Info

• Job Identification 230519
• Job Category Skilled Trades & Labor
• Posting Date 06/12/2025, 01:30 PM
• Apply Before 07/01/2025, 01:30 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 4050 Mountain View Rd, Ferndale, WA, 98248, US