Laborer Journeyperson

Matrix Service Company; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 48,216 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability benefits

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

EAP

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Wellness program

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Matrix Service Company in Washington state is seeking a skilled Laborer for refinery maintenance and heavy-construction support. The role focuses on site prep, material handling, tool use, and safety compliance on complex projects.

Applicants should have at least three years of refinery maintenance experience, strong safety knowledge, and the ability to read schematics. The position offers competitive wages and benefits. On-site employment with potential long shifts; remote work is not available.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of refinery maintenance experience.
• Strong understanding of laborer work and basic hand tools.
• Solid knowledge of industrial safety standards and protocols.
• Clear communication with team, supervisors, and other departments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical schematics and manuals.
• Ability to diagnose and solve equipment issues independently.

Responsibilities

• Rigging, signaling, and flagging for heavy-construction lifts.
• Identify and report hazardous materials to maintain a safe job site.
• Perform trenching and excavation tasks following safety standards.
• Assist with asbestos and lead abatement procedures per regulatory protocols.
• Support concrete and asphalt prep, placement, and finishing on heavy-construction projects.
• Complete weatherization tasks to improve energy efficiency and protect structures.

Skills

Refinery maintenance

Hand tools

Industrial safety

Communication

Mechanical systems

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Tools

NCCER certification

TWIC card

Job description

Job Summary:

Preforms skilled construction tasks including site prep, material handling, and operation of hand and power tools. Support excavation, concrete, demolition, and general project activities while maintaining clean, safe work area. This role requires adherence to state safety regulations and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Job Functions:

• Actively supports the Company’s commitment to safety and its "Core Values".
• Always represents the Company with high moral standards while adhering to the Company’s "Code of Business Conduct and Ethics".
• Perform duties within a precise limit or standard of accuracy (Quality Control).
• Rigging, signaling, and flagging for heavy-construction lifts.
• Identify and report hazardous materials to maintain a safe, compliant job site.
• Preform trenching and excavation tasks following safety standards and grade requirements.
• Assist with asbestos and lead abatement procedures in accordance with regulatory protocols.
• Support concrete and asphalt preparation, placement, and finishing on heavy-construction projects.
• Complete weatherization tasks to improve energy efficiency and protect structures from environmental conditions.
• Must work well with supervision.
• May be required to train and supervise apprentices.
• Perform other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three (3) years or more in refinery maintenance experience.
• Thorough understanding of Laborer type work and expertise in basic hand tools.
• Strong knowledge of industrial safety standards and protocols.
• Able to communicate clearly with team members, supervisors, and other departments about issues and solutions.
• Proficiency in mechanical systems is essential, along with the ability to read and interpret technical schematics and manuals.
• The ability to logically diagnose and solve complex equipment issues independently is critical.
• A steady hand and good hand-eye coordination are necessary for working with small parts.
• Strong knowledge of industrial safety standards and procedures is crucial.
• The ability to communicate clearly with team members, supervisors, and other departments about issues and solutions is important.
• Must be able to pass a Laborer Craft proficiency test at or above 70% or complete the NCCER certification for your craft.
• Complete the Company’s Safety training, Process Safety Management training and Client/Site specific training.
• MUST obtain and maintain active status within the appropriate drug testing program.
• MUST pass background check.
• MUST have TWIC card.
• MUST have a 20-hour high hazard facility training card.
• Must have Verification of 6,000 craft related hours OR Graduated journeyperson status preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Employee will be standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting.
• Must be able to hear, speak, understand and communicate effectively.
• May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work off of platforms while utilizing proper fall protection and safety protocols.
• Must be capable of working outside in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow and wind; and must be able to work for long periods of time, up to 12 hours a day.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots.

Washington law requires pay information in job postings. The typical hiring range for this position in Washington is shown below. The pay rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications, prior experience, specific skill set, geographic location, internal equity, and other factors influencing pay. As such, the actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of this range, and in certain circumstances, may fall outside the listed hiring range.

Hiring range: $35.00 to $42.00 per hour

Full range for this position, available over time: $35.00 to $48.00 per hour

In addition, full-time employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, disability benefits, life and AD&D insurance, an employee assistance program (EAP), a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), a robust wellness program and adoption assistance.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristic or category.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.