The Laborer performs various general labor tasks associated with dirt construction. The Laborer is expected to use their experience and judgment to make decisions within their limits of authority.
Read and interpret site-specific Safety Plan at each site; may be amended daily.
Perform various manual duties, assembling fences; operate manual and mechanical clearing equipment, fill and place sandbags, place tarps on trucks or over storage cells/areas, etc.
Assist excavation and/or hand excavation of contaminated soils.
Work in areas of uneven terrain.
Work outdoors in hot and cold environments.
Wear and work in different types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Climbing/stooping while wearing PPE.
Read and comprehend container labels prior to touching or opening.
Read Safety Data Sheets (SDS) that accompany all new and existing chemicals brought to or used at the hazardous waste site.
Read manifests or waste stream labels on containers to avoid missing unlike waste streams shipped off site.
Ability to demonstrate common sense understanding and carrying out detailed written and oral instructions.
