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Posted 20 July, 2026

Laborer

Tetra Tech
Kearny, NJ, US Full Time

Job Description

Laborers

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  • Ability to help maneuver pipe, pumps, and hoses.
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  • Maintain, clean, and organize equipment and supplies.
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  • Perform system construction activities in a safe and proper manner.
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  • Perform maintenance on system components to ensure or restore proper operation and compliance.
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  • Install Fabric and Geogrid Materials.
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  • Install Pipe.
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  • Manually Excavate Dirt/Ash (Shovel).
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Required Qualifications:

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  • Must be able to pass a drug screening, breath alcohol test, and physical.
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  • At least 1 year of applicable experience working on a construction site.
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  • Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean record
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Preferred Qualifications:

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• Current MSHA training

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Physical Requirements:

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  • Lift up to fifty (50) pounds on a non-consistent basis.
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  • Able to frequently lift or carry containers, poly pipe, pumps, hoses, shovel garbage and loose material, work in and around mine tailings, or loose materials to truck; which may result in twisting, pulling, pushing and bending, depending on the material and collection vehicle type.
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Work Environment / Environmental Factors:

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  • Work in extreme weather conditions.
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  • Work in and around trenches, heavy equipment, dewatering equipment, and pipe fusion equipment.
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Additional Information:

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  • Expect to work up to 60+ hours per week.
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  • Subject to random breath alcohol and drug screenings.
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Life at Tetra Tech:

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The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:

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  • Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
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  • Merit-based financial rewards.
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  • Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
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  • Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
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  • Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
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Compensation:

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  • Pay commensurate with experience.
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  • A pre-employment drug screen in compliance with federal regulations is required, along with a physical if needed.
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  • At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, international authorities, and clients.
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About Tetra Tech:

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  • Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
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  • Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
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  • We invite applications from all interested parties.
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