Laborer

SCS Engineers; California (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disb

ESOP and 401K with employer match

Paid holidays, PTO, and Paid Parental

Safety footwear reimbursement

Paid training and all necessary tools

Per diem for travel

Company truck and cell phone for field

Job summary

SCS Engineers is seeking a Laborer for the Chiqiuita Canyon Landfill site to assist in constructing landfill gas collection and other environmental systems. You’ll support excavations, pipe installations, drilling prep, and equipment setup, working outdoors in varying conditions.

Responsibilities include operating fusion equipment under supervision, handling heavy materials, and performing basic maintenance on piping and gas-system components. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience with mechanical systems or pipeline construction.
• Experience working outdoors and willingness to travel.
• Able to meet physical requirements (lift up to 50 lbs, climb ladders, etc).
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist with hand excavation and digging using shovels or picks.
• Follow operators during excavations and pipe installations to clear debris.
• Operate fusion equipment under supervision for piping connections.
• Operate dump trucks to haul waste from excavations and drilling.
• Set up drilling equipment and prepare areas for drilling procedures.
• Install piping, stakes, and retaining materials on hillsides.
• Enter excavations to fuse pipe and install gas systems.
• Repair leachate/condensate lines by cutting piping and draining liquids.
• Use power saws and drills to connect and cut piping and wellheads.
• Install pumps and replace sumps as needed.

Skills

Physical stamina

Outdoor work

Driving

Tools

Power saws

Drills

Ladders

Hand tools

Job description

What we are looking for

We are looking for a Laborer for our Chiqiuita Canyon Landfill location. The Laborer will work on the construction of landfill gas collection or other environmental pollution control systems.

How you can make an impact

• Assist project personnel with hand excavation/digging (using shovels or picks).
• Follow equipment operator during excavations and pipe installations to clear earth, plants, and debris that heavy equipment cannot clear or remove.
• Help with the fusion of pipe by operating fusion equipment under the supervision of a fusion technician. Clear area of debris and earth to settle equipment in preparation for fusing procedure.
• Operate dump trucks used to haul off waste from excavations and drilling of gas wells.
• Help with the setup of drilling equipment, clearing area of debris and earth to settle equipment in preparation for drilling procedure. Carry and pour sacks of sand or other materials to settle installation of piping in drilled gas well hole.
• Install metal stakes and other retaining materials to hold piping on hillsides/slopes.
• Enter excavations to fuse pipe, install gas system piping, and install leachate or condensate piping.
• Enter manholes, sumps, or other confined spaces to install new gas system or leachate/condensate system piping.
• Repair leachate and condensate lines by cutting piping and removing or draining leachate or condensate liquids.
• Operate power saws and drills to connect and cut piping and wellheads, and to cut slots into our gas system piping.
• Remove, clean and install LFG gas system liquid pumps.
• Replace or install sumps for gas system wellheads or leachate systems.

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience on the operation and maintenance of mechanical systems or pipeline construction required.
• Experience working outside and experience traveling for a job preferred.
• Must meet physical requirements for driving (pick-up truck), lifting and carrying equipment/mechanical components (up to 50 lbs. Unassisted), hand excavation/digging (using shovels/picks), carrying and climbing ladders, operating and working from man lifts, operating electronic tools (drills, saws, etc.), using hand tools (screwdrivers, wrenches, hammers, etc.), and providing services under varying weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license with a driving record in good standing.

Pay Range

USD $25.00 - USD $31.00 /Hr.

Additional Information

Please note that our pay ranges are determined by several factors, including relevant experience, internal pay equity, and location. They do not include any of the amazing benefits of being an employee-owner, which are listed below. SCS is building a world where environmental systems and infrastructure strengthen the health, safety and resilience of communities - from reducing methane emissions at landfills to producing alternative energy, from repurposing contaminated properties to sequestering carbon. As a 100% employee-owned firm, we bring a long-term perspective, personal ownership and shared success to everything we do. We live our values every day: We care. We are a team. We are tenacious. Join us and be part of a team where your work has real impact - on the world and on your own growth. As a growing firm, we offer excellent opportunities for career advancement and a comprehensive package, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance
• 100% employer-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401K including employer match
• Student Debt Employer Contribution Program
• Paid holidays, PTO, and Paid Parental Leave
• Safety footwear reimbursement program
• Paid training and all necessary tools and equipment provided
• Per diem for travel for eligible work
• Company truck and cell phone for certain Field Services positions

SCS Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

SCS provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disabled status.

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Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, SCS does not conduct criminal background checks until after a conditional job offer has been extended.

All qualified Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

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