Job Details
**Laborer- 1514**
* Portsmouth, OH
* Full-Time
* Operations
* Laborer- 1514
**Location: Portsmouth, Ohio**
**Title: Laborer**
**Schedule (FT/PT): FT**
**Travel Required: None**
**Clearance: Ability to Obtain** North Wind Construction Services provides heavy civil construction services with special expertise in mine reclamation, repository construction and operation, landfill closures, and stream restoration. Operations began in northern Idaho, but have expanded to new regions including Las Vegas, Seattle, and Oak Ridge. The Construction Services team is known for the successful completion of projects in challenging conditions that are often in remote locations throughout the U.S. North Wind Construction Services is a certified 8(a) and small disadvantaged business.
**Candidates must be able to meet the standards required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance**
****Job Description****
The Laborer shall perform tasks involving physical labor at construction sites. May operate hand and power tools of all types: air hammers, earth tampers, cement mixers, small mechanical hoists, surveying and measuring equipment, and a variety of other equipment and instruments. May clean and prepare sites, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, erect scaffolding, and clean up rubble, debris, and other waste materials. May assist other craft workers.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**
Working in an outdoor environment with exposure to extreme weather and difficult terrains
Lifting and carrying materials such as pipe, moving hoses, decontaminating equipment and materials, flagging, and other strenuous tasks
Inspect, maintain, and operate assigned manual and power tools.
Operation of tools in a safe and efficient manner.
Ditch digging
Chain saw operation
Collection of debris
Truck wash with high-pressure hose operation
Load/unload/place various materials
**Education and Experience:**
High School Diploma/Equivalent
Must have a valid state Drivers license
Must be able to obtain and maintain 40-hour Hazmat Certification **Skills and Abilities:**
Ability to work safely and efficiently
Ability to regularly move at least 50-lbs manually
Ability to follow supervisory verbal and written instructions and designated health and safety requirements.
Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions or difficult terrain.
**Security Access Requirements:** Must be able to obtain
**QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:**
Experience with hazardous wastes in heavy civil earthwork
Current 40-hour Hazmat Certification
CDL highly desirable **SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:**
Must pass fitness for duty physical
Must pass pre-employment drug screen **PHYSICAL DEMANDS:**
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be pushing, pulling, lifting, walking, standing, bending, and stooping for long periods of time. The employee will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs at any given time.
**WORKING ENVIRONMENT:**
The majority of the work is conducted outdoors with exposure to extreme weather and difficult terrain. The employee will be exposed to moving mechanical parts and heavy machinery. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The use of vibrating compaction tools and multiple hand-held or walk behind tools are required.
North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.###.#### or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.
North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.