Environmental Laborer NWSS

Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
Title: Environmental Laborer
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: No
Government Clearance: Ability to Obtain

The Environmental Laborer supports the installation waste management program by delivering waste containers, performing waste pickups at various accumulation areas on base, applying knowledge of RCRA, TSCA, and other federal and state waste regulations, identification of deficiencies in packaging and storage, processing waste at the consolidation facility, snow removal at contractor-controlled facilities, performing initial waste characterizations, and maintaining a clean working environment among other activities.

Additionally, the Environmental Laborer will support the HWCF supervisor, subject matter experts, samplers, and administrative personnel with delegated tasks as necessary. In the spirit of North Wind’s safety-first culture, the Environmental Laborer will be expected to perform their duties in a manner consistent with applicable OSHA, DOT, and RCRA regulations, established North Wind Safety policies and programs, and the project Accident Prevention Plan (APP).

• Inspect, handle, containerize, load/unload, and transport waste and materials.
• Inspect containers and collection areas for compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Operate light and heavy vehicles and equipment; trucks, forklifts, plows, pumps, etc.
• Spill response, remediation, and clean-up activities.
• Perform initial waste characterizations
• Performing pick-up / drop off inspections at installation accumulation areas.
• General warehouse operations, labor, and housekeeping.
• Data entry and record keeping.
• Strict adherence to safety program requirements.
• Provide excellent customer service and client relations.
• Maintenance of work area cleanliness.
• Maintain a level of professionalism at all times.
• Abide by company drug‑free policy including a prohibition on cannabis usage.
• Accomplish assigned tasks with minimal supervision and adapt to changing priorities.

• Operation of snow removal equipment to keep areas around contractor‑controlled buildings clear.
• Organization of warehouse and yard
• Other duties as assigned by the Site Supervisor and Project Manager.

Education and Experience:

• Must possess a high school diploma.
• One year experience handling or managing RCRA regulated wastes.
• Possess or be able to obtain a 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification immediately upon employment.

• General computer skills, including the ability to learn waste tracking software.
• Ability to safely perform physical labor, including stooping, lifting, walking, carrying, etc.
• Ability to operate a forklift

• Applicants are required to have nothing on record that would prohibit them from gaining access to military installations nor government computer systems (ESSOH‑MIS).
• Employment is contingent on passing background checks to obtain access to installation. Employment may also be contingent on ability of applicant to pass background check for DOD CAC card issuance for access to government computer systems.
• Pass pre‑employment background checks and drug screening for substances considered illicit at the federal level (including Cannabis and its derivatives).
• Ability to pass occupational and DOT Physicals including respirator fit testing
• Possess a valid driver’s license

• Alaska commercial driver’s license (A, B, or
  
  C) with Haz Mat endorsement strongly preferred.
• Waste sampling experience
• RCRA McCoy or other equivalent RCRA training.
• Local to Fairbanks, AK or surrounding areas.

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to perform physical labor including kneeling, standing, walking, lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to wear PPE as necessary, including respirators and Tyvek suits on occasion.

The position will require work to be performed indoors and outdoors. The employee will be exposed to various weather conditions. Other hazards include, but are not limited to working near heavy equipment, noise hazards,…