Laborer
 Covanta | |
life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, sick time, long term disability, 401(k)
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 United States, Connecticut, Portland | |
 Dec 23, 2025 | |
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Who we are For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes. Our Vision Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment. Our Business Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting-edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals. Our Value Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world. All that we're missing is you. Apply today! About the role Job Title: Laborer Division: Environmental Division Department: Portland Reports To: Project Manager & Foreman Job Type: Full Time Summary: Reworld is seeking a self-motivated, hardworking, detail-oriented laborer to assist in the Environmental division. Construction and Environmental is preferred but not necessary. Assist operating field staff, work on a variety of projects including general site work construction, and environmental/remediation projects. Ability to work independently and in a team setting. This position is expected to work eight (8) hours a day Monday through Friday. Must have strong oral and written communication skills, excellent time management, and show professionalism in all work settings. Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Provide day to day up-keeping of work areas. Field site work includes assist operators during excavation, keeping grades for excavations, moving of materials/supplies, traffic control on-site during loading operations, backfilling, compacting, minor landscaping, etc. Ability to move heavy objects, including lifting up to 75 pounds. Ability to work in a team setting but also individual setting. Performs other tasks, as needed, to support daily operations and growth of the company. Other duties as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to follow direction as provided by supervisor. Good physical condition and endurance. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from foreman and project manager. Ability to problem solve and ask for help as needed. Education/Experience: High school diploma; zero to two years related experience and/or training within the construction and/or environmental industry or similar role. Certificates and Licenses:
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