Excavation Laborer

**About Us**

Discover your future at Forgen

At Forgen, we are committed to building a strong team of amazing people. When you join our team, you open the door to unlimited growth potential and the support of professionals across the country who want to see you succeed. Today, we excel in complex geotechnical and environmental construction services that restore and strengthen our natural surroundings to protect people, communities, and the environment for generations to come. With employees supporting meaningful projects across the United States and Canada, our impact on future generations is only getting started. Whether you're looking to jumpstart your career in the environmental construction industry or a seasoned professional looking to fill one of our open management positions, we invite you to discover your future with Forgen.

**Location**:Various Projects as Assigned

**Employment Type**:Non-Exempt, Seasonal

**Manager Position**:No

**Reports To**:Construction Manager or designee

**Summary of Functions**

Execute general construction laborer duties.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
- Embrace Forgen's Core Values in all aspects of the job.
- Participate in a drug-free workplace environment with a random drug testing program.
- Responsible for driving a safety culture which promotes Incident and Injury Free Performance.
- Assist with excavation and/or hand excavation of contaminated soils.
- Perform numerous manual duties, including: the operation of both manual and mechanical clearing equipment, operate power washer, direct traffic, general housekeeping, fuel equipment and other general construction tasks.
- Read and comply with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) which accompany all chemicals present at the hazardous waste site.
- Execute tasks from detailed written and oral instructions.
- Use hand-held mobile radio units to coordinate tasks and resources.
- Read and comply with safety plans, rules, maintenance instructions, training manuals, MSDS's, warning tags, traffic signs, and procedure manuals.
- Perform additional assignments and special projects as directed.

**Experience/Education**
- High school diploma/GED or equivalent.
- Valid Driver's License.
- The following years of experience is required:

- Laborer 1: Five plus years of construction laborer experience.
- Laborer 2: Two plus years of construction laborer experience.
- Laborer 3: One plus year of construction laborer experience.
- The following safety training is preferred, but not mandatory. Company will provide additional training, as necessary.
- WHMIS 2015
- General Mine Safety Awareness
- Competent Person Safety Training
- First Aid and CPR

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**
- Work extended hours, including evenings and weekends as required.
- Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and taking initiative.
- Strong work ethic, willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity.
- Passion for safety, with the ability to help us ensure that nobody gets hurt.
- Team player with the ability to work independently to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.
- Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
- Excellent computer skills including knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel.
- Above average oral and written communication skills, leadership skills, along with use of independent judgement and creativity applied to resolution of issues.
- Highly proactive and responsive to internal and external customers
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and advise project leadership on complex issues
- Good problem-solving skills/decision-making skills.

**Physical Demands**

The following physical activities or abilities are commonly, but not always, associated with the performance of this position. The actual requirements of this position will vary.
- Lift, carry and push/pull at least 50 pounds without difficulty.
- Be able to stand or walk on a project site for extended durations.
- Climb in and out of equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, management, and other co-workers, both individually and in front of a group is important.
- Ability to prepare, inspect and review documents is a critical component of this role.
- Sitting for extended period is common.
- Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computers, calculator, copiers, and fax machines.
- Good reasoning ability and decision-making is important.
- Able to understand and utilize management reports, memos, and other documents to conduct business.

The following physical activities or abilities are commonly, but not always, associated with field project sites.
- Be able to stand or walk on a project site for extended durations.
- Climb in and out of equipment.
- When on project sites or if performing some types of work activity wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)