Laborer

Interstate Waste Services; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Job summary

Interstate Waste Services is hiring for a construction role in Kearny, New Jersey. The position involves general construction activities, traffic control, and effective communication with drivers and management. Candidates should be 18+, with at least 1 year of relevant labor experience, and able to lift 50 pounds. A valid driver’s license is preferred. The salary for this role is USD $18.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
• 1 year of relevant labor experience is preferred.
• Able to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds.
• Experience operating equipment is a plus.
• Valid Driver's License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general construction activities such as shoveling, lifting, and pulling.
• Guide vehicles and equipment to appropriate areas and manage traffic.
• Communicate effectively with drivers and staff.

Skills

General construction activities

Traffic control

Effective communication

Site clean-up

Driving skills

Job description

Overview

Schedule:Monday-Saturday 6:30 AM-3:00 PM

Essential Job Functions

• General construction activities such as shoveling, lifting, pulling
• Perform traffic control such as guiding vehicles and equipment to appropriate areas, placing signs and cones for vehicle direction
• Effective communication with drivers, employees, and management via hand held radios and CBs
• Perform site clean-up
• Clean up of vehicles and equipment as needed
• Driving employees to their work stations as needed
• Fuel vehicles and equipment
• Set-up/ secure wind fences and landfill coverings
• Follow OSHA safety standards and wear required PPE
• Perform other duties assigned by manager as necessary

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States
• 1 year of relevant labor experience is preferred
• Able to work in an outdoor environment on a constant basis while being exposed to variable weather conditions, temperatures, chemicals, dust, fumes, smells, and loud noises.
• Must be able to lift/push/pull at least 50 pounds
• Experience operating equipment is a plus
• Valid Driver's License preferred

Additional Information

This job description is intended to be an accurate representation of the general functions of the job, rather than exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or experience. Other duties may be assigned, requested, or required. Aspects of the job may be altered without notice.

Interstate Waste Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary Range Minimum

USD $18.00/Hr.

Salary Range Maximum

USD $18.00/Hr.