Construction Laborer; Portland

Job Overview

At ENTACT, we’re committed to creating pathways for growth with unparalleled opportunities to solve problems for our Clients in a safety-focused environment. Join our team and make a lasting sustainable impact while collaborating with the best in the industry.

ENTACT Associates thrive in an atmosphere where we respect and trust each other and champion our successes. You will collaborate with smart, hard‑working peers who all share a commitment to excellence.

As an ENTACT Associate, you are a key element to achieving the Client’s project goals. Your expertise empowers you to contribute to our most challenging projects. We provide the opportunities; you provide the results.

Through our Associate Development Program, our Associates expand their professional skills through mentoring, hands‑on training, and the online ENTACT University. We also provide reimbursement for continuing education and certifications to help our Associates continue to enhance their technical skills.

We offer a competitive compensation package including health plan, 401(k), and much more.

Location: Portland, OR

Job : 497

# of Openings: 1

CONSTRUCTION LABORER

This position is responsible for performing various job tasks on hazardous and non‑hazardous waste sites. Work performed on hazardous waste sites may include possible exposure to lead, PCBs, H2S, arsenic, and various other metals, chemicals, and conditions. Job tasks involve manual labor in various weather conditions.

• 40-hour HAZWOPER training required
• Per diem / living allowance and trips home.
• Subject to a background check & physical/drug screen
• Must be able to wear PPE when needed
• Will require frequent and extended travel to project sites
• Schedule M‑F, occasional Saturdays
• Good long‑term employment prospects

Company benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, sick pay per state law, 401k. Full Time Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour plus travel pay and per diem pay. Candidates must be open to sustained project‑based travel within the US. Project locations will vary depending on the assignment. Candidates can reside anywhere within the US.

Essential Job Functions
Specific job functions include, but are not limited to:

• Perform tasks involving physical labor at earthmoving, remediation, heavy construction projects, and demolition sites.
• Operate and maintain hand, power tools, and equipment of all types such as high‑pressure washers (hot and cold), electric power tools, portable abrasive wheel tools, pneumatic tools, liquid fuel tools or equipment, power actuated tools, hydraulic power tools, skid steers, and a variety of other equipment and instruments.
• Operate and maintain pumps, compressors, and generators to provide power for tools, machinery, and equipment.
• Cleans construction site to eliminate possible hazards.
• Lubricates, cleans, and repairs machinery, equipment, and tools.
• Loads and unloads materials from trucks or trailers.
• Signals equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
• Clean and prepare work areas, construct fencing, dig trenches, set braces to support the sides of excavations, clean up rubble and debris, paint, and various other labor intensive work activities.
• Welding, cutting, or brazing.
• Work in confined spaces including permit required confined spaces.
• Knowledge of materials, machines, and tools, including their hazards, designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance.
• Assist with the preparation and review of Job Safety Analyses, observations, and other reports.
• Promote the use of Stop Work authority.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to meet deadlines and contribute to a positive, safe, high‑quality culture in a fast‑paced environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical and Visual Activities Required
Physical and visual activities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job include:

• Performing physical activities that may require moving one’s whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, carrying, pulling,…