Job Details
**Laborer - 1258**
* MOAB, UT
* Full-Time
* Operations
* Laborer - 1258
**Location: Moab, UT**
**Title: Laborer**
**Schedule (FT/PT): FT**
**Travel Required: No**
**Clearance: No** **Due to Executive Order 14042, you may be required to provide proof of COVID19 vaccination to qualify for this position.**
Portage, Inc., is a technically diverse company providing consulting and project execution services to clients on their environmental, engineering, and infrastructure projects. Since its establishment in Idaho Falls in 1992, Portage has completed over $1.2 billion of projects focused primarily on investigations, remedial/response actions, and removal of radiological, hazardous, and toxic waste for federal, state, tribal, and local governments and private industry clients. Portage is ISO9001 certified and has an active NQA-1 compliant Quality Assurance Program. Portage is based in Idaho Falls, Idaho, with satellite offices throughout the country. On January 20, 2017, Portage, Inc., was acquired by North Wind Group.
****Job Description****
The laborer will perform various physical tasks to support daily site operations Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action (UMTRA) Project, at both the Moab and Crescent Junction sites. Assigned duties include loading and unloading materials, securing loads, decontamination, removing hazards, and inspections.
******Qualifications******
* Ability to qualify as a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Radiation Worker II and complete Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) worker qualification, and pass a HAZWOPER/respirator user medical exam.
* Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
* Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
* Must be able to lift 50 lbs. alone.
* Experience in work environments with exposure to all weather conditions and temperature extremes.
* Motivated and willing to work as part of a team and perform multiple job functions.
* Ability to read and comply with project direction contained in project-specific plans and procedures.
* Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, weekends, and night shifts, pending demand.
* Self-motivated, responsible, reliable, and willing to work in all weather conditions.
* Willingness to complete all required tasks at Moab and Crescent Junction site locations.
* Must have valid driver's license.
* Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
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.