Facilities Laborer 03405 NWP

Location: Moab, Utah
Title: Facilities Laborer
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: No
Clearance: Ability to Obtain

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.


POSITION PURPOSE:
The Laborer for the Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action (UMTRA) Project performs construction, maintenance, and janitorial tasks at the Moab and Crescent Junction sites.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct routine and corrective repairs and services on site buildings, facilities, and equipment.
• Perform cleaning and decontamination activities.
• Performing all duties in accordance with project policies and procedures, and complying with all federal, state, and local regulations for secure and safe operation.
• Conducting a thorough inspection of the tools and equipment assigned.
• Safely operating tools and equipment in different configurations as assigned.
• Properly completing all necessary paperwork as required by project procedures and federal, state, and local laws.
• Performing work required in a timely manner and maintaining adequate production in order to meet service schedules.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 0-3 years of experience construction, maintenance, and/or janitorial duties.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to clearly communicate professionally, both orally and in written form, and to maintain records related to the job.
• Motivated and willing to work as part of a team and perform multiple job functions.
• Possess the ability to execute tasks after receiving written or oral instructions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, weekends, and night shifts, pending demand.

Special Requirements:

• Must pass pre-employment background check.
• Must pass pre-employment drug testing.
• Must have a valid driver license.
• Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.
• Ability to pass U.S. Government employment background check and acquire U.S. Government Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential card.

PREFERRED 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to work in different types of personal protective equipment (half-face, full-face respirators, Tyvek, etc.) while performing various tasks/activities (e.g., climbing, walking, stopping, etc.) in different work environments (e.g., cold, heat, etc.). Physically able to perform job tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs alone.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
This position will work primarily outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions and temperature extremes.

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!