Asbestos Abatement Laborer

Asbestos Abatement Laborer

Stryker Demolition & Environmental Services, LLC (Stryker DES) is seeking qualified experienced candidates to fill the position of Asbestos Abatement Laborer who have at least two to three years' experience in the removal of various types of asbestos containing materials including floor tile and mastic, spray-on materials, insulation materials, ceiling scrapes, glove bag applications, window caulk, etc. Must be comfortable working over 50ft from the ground. Candidates will report to the Stryker DES field supervisor(s) at our various project(s) and will help deliver Stryker DES's core values: excellence in service, commitment to health and safety and attention to regulatory compliance. The working environment will vary with each job as qualified candidates(s) would be moving from site to site dependent on our client's needs, workload and project scope. Stryker DES provides job advancement opportunities to motivated employees with additional training opportunities in lead abatement, torch/burning operations and specialized equipment operation.

Responsibilities:

• Perform asbestos removal work.
• Perform various hazardous material removal work.
• Be able to safely work in a project team environment and follow direction of a supervisor.
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards, safety plans/documents and warning devices.
• Be motivated and work productively and participate in the safety culture.
• Perform various manual work activities in chemical, industrial and other commercial facilities.
• Adapt to working in hot and cold environments.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Abide by Federal, State and Company rules / safety regulations.

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years' experience working on asbestos projects.
• Successful completion of an EPA AHERA approved 32-hour Asbestos Worker training course and any continuing refresher classes as needed.
• Ability to work in personal protective equipment throughout a work shift in all weather conditions.
• Experience working with a wide variety of tools for demolition.
• A criminal background check, drug and alcohol screen will be conducted.
• Physically able to lift/push/pull 50 lbs.
• Ability to work productively in personal protective equipment throughout work shift in all weather conditions.
• Ability to climb, kneel, stoop, bend, lift, push/pull and/or reach frequently.
• Ability to work with hazardous materials.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
• Ability to obtain medical clearance to wear a respirator for asbestos work.
• Ability to work overtime on an extended day or weekend shift as may be required to meet customer expectations and schedules.

Preferred Experience:

• Asbestos abatement worker license in the following states: NY, TN, PA, NJ, WI, LA, IL, KY, MD, SC, VA, WV, OH.
• Experience on large industrial demolition projects.
• OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour training a plus.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER training a plus.

Employment Type:

Full-time hourly position

Travel:

This is a field-based position with up to 100% travel.

Competitive wages offered based on experience and benefits package including Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance and Employer Matched 401k.

Stryker DES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other protected characteristics. Stryker DES participates in E-Verify and is a drug-free workplace.