Industrial Services Laborer Dredging and Dewatering

The primary functions of the laborer position include but are not limited to the setup of all dredging and dewatering equipment on site the maintenance and support of that equipment and the project while in operation and the demobilization of the on-site equipment once the project is complete.

At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life!

Our employees are affectionately known as team green a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE!

15 days of paid time off

4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program dental and vision coverage.

401(k) with an employer match

Paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.

Key Responsibilities :

During the mobilization process the laborer will assist in offloading the dredge the slurry pipe dewatering equipment and any other support equipment necessary for the mobilization of the job.

Assist in setting the dredge into the water cabling and assembling the machine and fusing or bolting together the pipeline.

Assist in setting up the dewatering equipment and / or Geo-tube placement depending on the configuration of the job site and dewatering process.

Assist in the dredging operations which include moving the dredge checking and adding polymer as needed to the chemical injection system taking periodic samples of the slurry assisting in fueling greasing and checking all of the mechanical equipment working the geotubes to make sure that they are dewatering properly and any other job site tasks that are requested.

Assist the dredge operator in cleaning the cutter head bunkering fuel and preventive or corrective maintenance to the dredge. While all operations are ongoing laborers will have the capabilities to learn other positions such as dredge operator or equipment operator to improve their skills which will lead to promotions in positions.

Once dredging operations are complete the laborers will assist in cleaning all equipment disassembling all equipment loading all equipment and doing final clean ups to restore the customer site.

Requirements :

Must have some experience and / or a background in working outside in an upland or marine construction style environment. (Mining dredging drilling earthworks / excavation land clearing offshore under or above ground utility heavy civil etc.).

Must be able to work in extreme heat extreme cold and on the water. Job sites range from very remote to industrial plant environments.

Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Must be authorized to work in the US.

Valid drivers license is preferred.

Must be able to complete tasks with minimum supervision.

This is a 100% traveling position so must be willing to travel.

Must be able to work out of town for 21-days at a time including nights weekends and some holidays.

Project durations may range from 1 month to 1 year.

Equipment Operating Experience a plus.

Mechanical knowledge a plus.

Knowledge of operating a small boat a plus.

Dredging and dewatering knowledge a plus.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1