Laborer

BlueSun

  • Eugene, OR
  • $21.87 per hour
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
BlueSun has an excellent opportunity to work outdoors for EWEB in Eugene for the summer.Wage $21.87/hrDescription:
The Eugene Water & Electric Board is currently seeking two highly motivated candidates to fill temporary summer laborer positions. The work will include pressure washing facilities and equipment, light landscaping, and job-site clean-up throughout EWEB’s Water Distribution System located in Eugene, Oregon, and the surrounding areas.The successful candidates will have the ability to work independently, learn quickly, interact with customers and the public in a respectful and courteous manner – and will have the opportunity to learn about the utility industry, our staff, roles within EWEB, and future EWEB opportunities!The skills needed to be successful in this role include:
  • Must be comfortable working around water storage reservoirs and other structures related to EWEB’s drinking water transmission and distribution system. Will utilize pressure washers and fire hoses to clean EWEB facilities.
  • Must have experience using ladders and following proper ladder safety protocols. Experience with Fall Protection is helpful. The tallest ladder is 20’, but most are 12’.
  • Light landscaping and brush removal experience are helpful. Will load landscaping materials and brush into the back of the truck. Will stock the truck for the day and load tools.
  • Ability to work outside in all types of weather – and must love the sun!
  • Knowledge of and familiarity with hand tools
  • Ability to use a shovel, and other digging equipment
  • Ability to perform job site clean-up
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds – will be lifting pressure washers on and off trucks, trailers, and ledges at heights of 3 feet or less
  • Must have an excellent safety record
  • Will be working in public view – professional work behaviors and courteous customer service skills required
  • Driver’s License and ability to drive are required – candidates will be assigned an EWEB light-duty service truck and will drive daily from EWEB’s Roosevelt Operations Center (4200 Roosevelt Blvd) to the assigned work site within, or close to, Eugene city limits. Some driving during the workday will also be required between sites depending on the nature of the work.
This temporary opportunity is projected to last between 8-12 weeks. Candidates will work Monday – Thursday, between 6:30 am and 5:00 pm.This position also requires a post-offer physical/functional test, a post-offer drug test, a post-offer background check and a driving records check.Please send your resume to BlueSun for consideration.Must be able to pass a background check.BlueSun, Inc. is an Oregon Forward Employment Services Company. As such we give hiring priority to persons with a disability, but we help anyone who wants a job.BlueSun, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer. This means we do not discriminate in employment decisions or policies in violation of the law on the basis of any legally protected status, including but not limited to race, color, national origin, citizenship status, creed, religion, gender, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, political affiliation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.About BlueSun Inc.:BlueSun Inc. is a non-profit dedicated to providing employment for veterans and people with a disability but will help anyone looking for a job. We do this through education, technology, accommodation, and advocacy assistance. Job development services offered by BlueSun include vocational exploration, job search, job application assistance, resume writing assistance, interview training, meeting with employers to advocate for client placement, and job coaching. EVERYONE DESERVSE A JOB

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