Laborer III

We have openings for the position of Laborer I/II. You will perform manual labor in the clean-up maintenance repair and construction of streets and grounds surrounding buildings and research structures. At the 805.2 level you will also perform skilled laborer duties such as cement finishing and operating trucks tractors graders bulldozers backhoes loaders and other equipment used for hauling excavating and road maintenance. You may operate heavy equipment used in maintaining and building roads fire trails parking lots and associated drainage. This position may require work at Site 300 in Tracy California.

This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

You will 

• Perform manual labor in clean-up maintenance repair and construction of buildings streets and grounds using standard laborer tools such as power non-power and air hand tools generators compressors Aerial Work Platforms (AWP) forklifts shovels picks and brooms.
• Relocate furniture using motor vehicles and set up furniture for special functions.
• Prepare standard reports including equipment inventory and monthly vehicle maintenance and mileage reports. Enter time daily and complete training courses using a personal computer and/or mobile device.
• Complete tasks in accordance with Environmental Safety and Health (ES&H) regulations and procedures while fulfilling all integrated safety security and property management responsibilities as appropriate.
• Interact with personnel of all levels including ES&H technicians building coordinators inspectors and other craft personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional job responsibilities at the 805.2 level

• Perform skilled labor duties in the construction maintenance abatement clean-up and repair of buildings streets fences and grounds.
• Operate heavy equipment and Class B and C motor vehicles (forklifts street sweepers dumpster trucks etc.) used in the construction and maintenance of roads fire trails parking lots associated drainage systems utility trenches and structural foundation excavations.
• Perform concrete finishing form setting asphalt repairs and overlays and support new construction of roadways walkways parking lots and paths.
• Conduct pre-inspections and ensure the safe use of plant equipment and trade tools. Obtain and maintain the training competencies and certifications required to perform work.
• Prepare additional reports related to permit requirements deficiency forms and service/work requests.

Qualifications :

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
• High school diploma GED or equivalent combination of education and/or related experience.
• Basic skills knowledge and abilities in skilled labor tasks and experience performing journey level skilled labor duties.
• Experience performing routine tasks such as preparation and cleanup of worksite loading unloading pick-up and delivery of materials in a safe and controlled manner according to prescribed safety policies and procedures.  
• Experience using computers and mobile devices to write reports complete forms process work orders complete training and submit timecards.
• Effective customer service interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with customers coworkers and managers at all levels.
• Valid California drivers license and ability to become medically qualified to wear protective equipment work in confined spaces work scheduled and emergency overtime including weekends and travel to Site 300.

Additional qualifications at the 805.2 level

• Intermediate to advanced skills knowledge and abilities in skilled labor tasks and experience performing journey level skilled labor duties.
• Experience with the use and operation of heavy equipment used to maintain repair install buildings roads fire trails parking lots associated drainage digging trenches for utilities excavating for structure foundations hauling earth gravel contaminated materials and moving or lifting heavy objects.
• Experience in concrete finishing including setting forms asphalt repairs overlays and new construction of roadways walkways parking lots and paths.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid California Class B Drivers License within six months of hire.

Pay Range
$34.77 - $42.27 Hourly for the 805.1 level
$40.68 - $49.44 Hourly for the 805.2 level
This position is under a Collective Bargaining Agreement and step structure. Step placement will be determined after your qualifications are fully assessed during the interview process.

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position open to Lab employees and external candidates.

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• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
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• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
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  Site 300 is an experimental test site operated by LLNL.  Situated on 7000 acres in rural foothills approximately six miles southwest of downtown Tracy and 15 miles southeast of Livermore Site 300 hosts approximately 200 employees with expertise in such fields as engineering chemistry biology and environmental restoration. Employees assigned to work at Site 300 may be exposed to the organism that causes San Joaquin Valley Fever (coccidioidomycosis).

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  This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.  If you are selected we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing.  Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. 

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  Remote Work :

  No

  
  

  Employment Type :

  Full-time