Laborer

KELLER; Carteret (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedial Construction Services, L.P. is seeking Construction Laborers to perform field tasks at various sites in New Jersey. You will dig trenches, backfill, and grade earth while following strict safety policies and site procedures.

Responsibilities include operating hand tools, maintaining materials, and assisting with traffic control as needed. A High School diploma and HAZWOPER training are required, with MSHA certification preferred for some sites.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• HAZWOPER 40-hour training or current refresher required.
• MSHA certification preferred but not required.
• Previous construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observe and comply with all safety policies and site policies.
• Contribute input to Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and JSAP updates.
• Dig ditches or trenches; backfill excavations; level earth per specs.
• Prepare materials on site to minimize hazards.
• Control traffic near work zones; coordinate with operators.

Skills

Stamina for physical work

Lifts up to 50 lbs

Operate hand tools

Basic reading/writing/math

Travel availability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

HAZWOPER 40-Hour training

MSHA certification preferred

Job description

Remedial Construction Services, L.P. is an environmental remediation, geotechnical construction, and civil construction contractor founded in 1989. We are a national leader in environmental remediation services, including soil remediation, soil stabilization and solidification, landfill cap and cell construction, permeable reactive barriers, deep soil mixing, biopolymer trenches, slurry walls, and demolition of hazardous waste sites.

Construction Laborers

Responsibilities

• Observe and comply with all company and specific site safety and project policies.
• Supply input to Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and frequent improvements or changes to the Job Safety Analysis Plan (JSAP).
• Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers and rakes.
• Clean, remove and prepare materials used on site to eliminate possible hazards.
• Control traffic passing near, in and around work zones; signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery, equipment and materials.
• Measure, mark and record openings and distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed.
• Observe and comply with all company and specific site safety procedures and project policies, and maintain the construction site in strict accordance with OSHA guidelines.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with others by all means possible (visual or radio contact) including interpreting hand signals to determine where materials are to be placed or loaded.
• May perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time, including lifting, positioning and securing materials during installation.
• Responsible for care and custody of tools being used, including daily cleaning and maintenance.
• May perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in construction.
• Must be able to travel as required over extended periods of time.
• Must be able to operate construction tools by hand.
• Must be able to perform the duties of a laborer while using different levels of PPE and respiratory equipment, when necessary.
• Must be able to perform the duties of a laborer while working in all outdoor weather conditions.
• Must have the ability to read, write and understand math and English to respond to customer requests and follow instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly, climb, operate motorized vehicles and equipment, work in confined spaces, at heights and around heavy equipment required.
• Must be able to work in a construction environment with potential exposure to dust, noise, waste, toxic and infectious materials and in possible inclement weather.

Education/Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 40‑Hour HAZWOPER training required for positions at most job sites (or current 8 Hour HAZWOPER refresher course) and MSHA certification preferred.
• Previous construction industry experience preferred.

Recon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others to apply. Equal Employment Opportunity.