General Laborer

Position Summary: The KEMRON Laborer performs tasks that require primarily physical strength on heavy construction projects and highway construction sites. The Laborer will perform a variety of onsite project tasks possibly involving strenuous manual labor.

Primary duties and responsibilities include

• Load and unload trucks, and other material conveyances
• Excavate and fill trenches and ditches and set braces to support the sides of excavations
• Erect scaffolding on project site
• Move supplies and materials to proper location by wheelbarrow or hand truck
• Stack materials for storage or binning
• Collect refuse, debris, rubble, and salvageable materials
• Dig, fill, and tamp earth excavations
• Level ground using pick, shovel, other manual or power equipment
• Clean/clear culverts and ditches
• Cut trees and brush
• Operate a variety of manual and power equipment, i.e., lawnmowers
• May move and arrange heavy pieces of office and household furniture, equipment, and appliance, as well as heavy pieces of automotive, medical engineering, and other types of machinery and equipment
• Spread sand and salt on icy roads and walkways
• Rake/Pick up leaves and trash
• Consistently follow KEMRON and OSHA safety policies and procedures, bringing any problems to the attention of the Foreman, Superintendent, Safety Director or HR Manager
• Follow daily procedures, policies, and protocols as set forth in job orientation, training, and onsite tailgate meetings
• Assist site personnel in the safe execution of all project work
• Shovel bituminous concrete (asphalt) into construction area
• Assist in patching asphalt with hot and cold mix. Excavate and fills trenches and ditche
• Maintain a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment and assist to secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Any combination of training, skills, and experience that demonstrate the knowledge and ability to perform the work of a Laborer
• Willingness and ability to perform strenuous manual work following verbal instruction
• The ability to work safely around a remediation construction project site where multiple pieces of equipment and site personnel are performing separate tasks
• Knowledge of proper use of hand tools and power equipment, materials and supplies used in heavy/highway construction work
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to work schedule
• Skill and experience to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions
• Knowledge to safely and appropriately use power equipment and hand tools
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency

Additional Qualifications Preferre

• 40-hour OSHA Hazardous Waste Operator (HAZWOPER) trainin
• Current 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher trainin
• Current, clear motor vehicle record, meeting KEMRON vehicle insurance requirement
• Certified first aid and CPR trainin
• Primary residence located within 50 miles of project sit
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy truck and equipment operation

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/MENTAL REQUIREMEN

• Pass required medical monitoring HAZWOPER physical exam.
• Good eyesight and excellent eye-hand coordination.
• Good judgment to safely and correctly follow steps necessary to perform complicated tasks.
• Work closely, safely, and respectfully with other employees/positions on site without continuous supervision.
• Ability to remain constantly alert and observant of surroundings.
• Regularly perform tasks in outside weather conditions, including rain, extreme heat, wet and/or humidity.
• Physical and mental stamina to safely and productively work 8-10 hour shifts with minimal meal/rest breaks.
• Ability to perform safely while exposed to vibration, dust, asphalt, and/or hazardous material.
• Satisfactorily and safely perform manual work requiring periods of extensive physical exertion with potential exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Will frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Withstand daily loud and possibly continuous noise level using proper hearing protection.
• Ability to frequently or continuously use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls.
• Manual dexterity to reach with both hands and arms, often in repetitive patterns.
• Easily and safely walk short distances, sometimes over uneven terrain.
• For specific projects, must pass physical exam to work while using respiratory protection including Air Purifying Respirators and supplied air respirators.
• Read, understand and sign-off on Corporate and worksite Health and Safety Plan(s).
• Apply good judgment in order to perform complicated tasks and to work closely with other site personnel without constant supervision.
• Perform work in an environment near moving mechanical parts and vehicles.