ZipRecruiter is hiring: Construction Worker - Demo & Abatement in Des Moines

Overview

Join the Iowa Demo Family as a Construction Worker - Demo & Abatement. Our Construction Workers are the first on site for commercial demolition and renovation projects—removing hazardous materials and making public spaces safer for everyone. From schools and hospitals to military installations and critical infrastructure, our work matters.

We believe in doing well by doing good. This role offers competitive pay up to $21 per hour DOE based on experience, plus $35 per diem and paid lodging when traveling. Team members average 40+ hours per week, with paid time off and benefits. We invest in well-being with up to 90% employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance. As a growing company, we foster advancement and provide opportunities to build your future with us.

This position requires an asbestos abatement license, which we will provide at company expense if you do not already have one. To join our team, you must have reliable transportation and valid authorization to work in the United States.

If you have the skills, certifications, and drive to work in challenging environments—and want to be part of a company that values your contribution, Snyder Environmental is the place for you.

Details

Business Group/Dept: Operations

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Supervisor

Date: February 14, 2022

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently identify, remove, pack, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, transmission fluid, radioactive materials, or contaminated soil. Safely demolish structures using hand tools or mechanical equipment as assigned.
• Remove asbestos from ceilings, walls, beams, boilers, and other structures, following hazardous waste handling guidelines and safe demolition techniques.
• Assemble scaffolding and seal off work area, using plastic sheeting and duct tape.
• Position mobile decontamination unit or portable showers at entrance of work area.
• Builds connecting walkway between mobile unit or portable showers and work area, using hand tools, lumber, nails, plastic sheeting, and duct tape.
• Position portable air evacuation and filtration system inside work area.
• Spray chemical solution over asbestos covered surfaces to soften asbestos.
• Cut and scrape asbestos from surfaces using knife and scraper.
• Shovel asbestos into plastic disposal bags and seal bags using duct tape.
• Clean work area of loose asbestos using vacuum, broom, and dustpan.
• Place asbestos in disposal bags and seal bags, using duct tape.
• Dismantle scaffolding and temporary walkway, using hand tools, and place plastic sheeting and disposal bags into transport bags.
• Seal bags, load bags into truck or dumpster, following safety procedures.
• Follow directions of foremen, supervisors, and managers.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Licenses/Certifications: Asbestos Worker Initial Certification; Current Asbestos Worker Refresher; Current State Specific Asbestos Worker License; Current Valid Physician's Assessment; Current Respirator Fit Test.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED; OSHA 10 or higher.
• Licenses/Certifications: Asbestos Worker Initial Certification; Current Asbestos Worker Refresher; Current State Specific Asbestos Worker License; Current Valid Physician's Assessment; Current Respirator Fit Test.
• Physical requirements: Must be on feet for long periods; able to wear respirator for extended periods; capable of lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally; work in extreme temperatures and environments; perform repetitive motions.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Half-face respirator, full-face respirator, steel-toed footwear, hard hat, safety vest, protective eyewear, gloves, Tyvek suit.
• Other: Reliable transportation; valid authorization to work in the United States; willingness to travel (travel estimate 25% to 75%).

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Travel: 25% to 75%

Notes

Expanded details reflect the original responsibilities and requirements. Pending updates may be required for current openings.