Remote Laborer - Prudhoe Bay

Req ID: HIL00356

Description

Summary

The Remote Laborer performs the manual laborer tasks typically not performed by other trades or crafts and are needed to maintain, improve, or construct various facilities/areas. All duties are to be performed in accordance with NMS’ mission, vision, and values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Move or deliver a variety of items or materials to various locations.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Operate small pieces of equipment for example: JLG Manlift, scissor lift, Bobcat/loader.
• Furnish craft personnel with materials, tools, and supplies.
• Notify supervisor if safety and sanitation standards are not being met.
• Disassemble, transport, assemble, or install equipment or furnishings, assemble, install and repair ergo desks.
• Pick up and transport trash and waste to disposal area.
• Transport small equipment or tools between areas.
• Assists in the repair, maintenance, or installation of electrical or mechanical equipment.
• Paint areas or equipment to prevent corrosion.
• Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.
• Cleans work area, tools, and equipment.
• Performs a variety of preventative or ongoing maintenance duties required by physical structures, commercial or industrial facilities, or associated areas.
• Remove snow, landscape materials, or other materials.
• Attends daily safety tool box meetings and is required to do job safety evaluations for each job.
• Assist in the clearing of clogged drains, and replacement of plumbing fixtures.
• Perform minor repair or replacement of interior walls, ceilings, trim of buildings, etc.

Qualifications

• Must pass all pre-employment contract requirements which may include but are not limited to: drug test, physical and fit for duty assessment and hearing test. Applicants not located near a testing facility are responsible for paying for travel to the nearest testing facility.
• Must be able to live in dormitory style settings and meet cleanliness requirements of the remote camp.
• A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS’ vehicle insurance policy.
• Contract requires employees to speak, understand, read and write English.
• Must be able to make decisions in the moment with little to no supervision.
• Must meet and adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the company and client.
• At least one (1) year experience safely operating various hand and power tools.
• Must have at least one (1) year experience operating construction equipment for example: JLG Manlift, scissor lift, Bobcat/loader.
• Must be able to be on your feet for 12 hours per shift for the scheduled rotation.
• At least one (1) year of varied construction-related experience.
• Must be able to cooperate and work as part of a team with fellow employees, customers and clients.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

CANDIDATES RESIDING OUTSIDE ANCHORAGE AREA:

Candidates residing in Alaska & the Lower 48 for any contract : For the purposes of pre-employment testing, Anchorage will be considered the point of hire (with the exception of drug testing, which will be conducted near the candidate’s place of residence). Employee is responsible for any travel expenses and needed accommodations related to pre employment tasks that need to be completed in Anchorage, AK. This includes, but is not limited to, any safety training requirements, required pre employment testing and/or training such as physical, DOT physical/medical card, fit for duty, audiogram, and/or other testing required by contract/company (NSTC, APICC training, security licensing requirements, etc.).

Candidates residing in Alaska for Alyeska Contract: pre-employment testing will be scheduled near the candidate’s area of residence within the state. The only exception is when the candidate lives in a region without the necessary service providers to complete all requirements.

Flights to Remote Locations : All employees are responsible for all expenses related to reporting to point of hire (Anchorage, AK) for scheduled trips paid for by the company for remote locations.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather: Indoor/Outdoor. Frequently exposed to arctic conditions.

Noise level: Moderate to Loud

Description of environment: This is a remote camp setting.Employees must constantly be able to stand, walk, climb, push, pull use hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch. Employees are occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.

Travel: Must be able to travel by plane and/or bus to remote camps.

Physical requirements: Fit For Duty Test

• Stoop & Twist: Perform alternate cross over toe touches x 10 each side, self-paced but continuous.
• Stairs: Climb up and down 12 steps x 20 for a total of 240 steps;
• Slanted Ladder: Climb a slanted ladder with 7 rungs x 2 repetitions for a total of 14 rungs, self-paced but continuous.
• Lift: Lift 50 lbs. from floor to waist x 2
• Squat Test: Functionally squat x 10, self-paced but continuous.
• Kneel: Kneel on one knee and stand. Return to kneel on opposite knee. Repeat alternate kneeling sequence x 10 for each knee, self-paced but continuous.
• Stairs & Carry: Climb up and down 12 steps x 2 for a total of 24 steps while carrying 20 lbs. in one hand and using the other hand to grasp a railing for safety, self-paced.
• Lift: Lift 30 lbs. from floor to shoulders x 2
• Shoveling: Perform a shovel test for three (3) minutes self-paced but continuous (i.e., no breaks) using a standard snow shovel with a 3 lb. weight attached to the shovel blade.(e.g. sand bag weight securely taped to the shovel blade.)
• Lift: Lift 50 lbs. from floor to knuckle x 2
• Allow 30 second rest after climbing up and down each set of 50 steps, self-paced.
• Carry: Carry 40lbs. with two hands for a minimum distance of 30 feet.

Organization: Camp Services

Job: Maintenance & Repair

Primary Location: US-AK-North Slope/Prudhoe Bay

Shift: Rotating

NMS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.