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Laborer:

- Employee will complete the common tasks below:
  - Installing different types geosynthetic materials to include physically pulling materials into place for seaming.
  - Repeatedly lifting, carrying, filling sand bags weighing 50-75 pounds, and cleaning up scraps/trash from job site.
- Work in groups of four or more people deploying geosynthetic products.
  - Steps include:
    - Pulling panels geosynthetics in place by hand. An example would be a panel on HDPE membrane 23’ x 300’.
    - Setting overlap (moving panels up to 6 inches) by hand.
    - Ballasting geosynthetics utilizing filled sandbags. Move and place sandbags on panel edges.
- Install geosynthetics at different projects in accordance with established standards and procedures; always maintains safety and professionalism.
Laborer Level 2:
- The employee can use a leister and grinder efficiently in the process of welding polyethylene geomembrane.
- The employee demonstrates general knowledge of the installation sequence of geosynthetics.
- The employee has received a knife use evaluation from immediate supervisor.
- Employee has not received any disciplinary actions in the past 90 days.

Definitions of Tech Level:

Tech Level 1:
- Employee can Leister, grind, test samples using a tensiometer and weld using extruder and wedge welder with assistance from higher level technician.
- Employee may receive guidance in machine set up from higher tech level, but they must weld samples themselves.

Tech Level 2:
- Employee must meet Tech Level 1.
- Employee must be able to use a sewing machine with no assistance.
- Employee can leister, grind, test samples using a tensiometer and weld using extruder and wedge welder with no assistance.
- Employee must be able to set up extrusion and fusion welding machine from a blank state for two different types of polyethylene geomembrane.
- To maintain Tech Level 2 status, employee must have a minimum of two consecutive months with no failed destructs with no more than three failed destructs during any calendar year.

Tech Level 3:
- Employee must meet Tech Level 2 criteria.
- Employee must be able to set up both extrusion and fusion welding machines from blank state for three different types of geomembrane.
  - Polyethylene
  - PVC
  - RPP
- To maintain Tech Level 3 status, employee must have three consecutive months with no failed destructs with no more than two failed destructs during any calendar year.

Master Seamer:
- Employee must meet Tech Level 3 criteria.
- Employee must pass welding proctor consisting of 5 peels and 5 shears with the following type of geomembrane:
  - RPE
  - XR-5
  - 20 mil scrim reinforced
- Employee must be an IAGI certified welding technician.
- To maintain Master Seamer status, employee must have nine consecutive months with no failed destructs with no more than one failed destruct during any calendar year.

Foreman:
- Employee must be meet the Tech 3 criteria.
- Employee must be an approved driver.
- Employee must be certified and proficient at operating the following equipment:
  - Forklift
  - Excavator
  - Skid steer
  - UTV
- Employee must have a minimum of 5,000,000 SF of geomembrane installation experience on their resume.

Quality Control Technician (QC)

QC in Training:

- - 3-6 months of geomembrane installation experience
  - Meet Tech Level 1 requirements
  - Basic computer skills:
    - Microsoft Excel
    - Microsoft Word
    - Microsoft Outlook
  - Employees will spend approximately 6 months in QCIT role learning the systems and processes of being a Quality Control Technician.

QC Level 1:

Employee must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

Employee must have the ability to complete record drawings with the assistance from higher level QC.

Employee must have a minimum of 1,000,000 SF of geomembrane installation on their resume.

QC Level 2:

Employee must meet QC Level 1 criteria.

Employee must be proficient in the use of software with no assistance from higher level of operator.

Employee has ability to complete all daily required paperwork.

Employee must be an approved driver.

Employee must have a minimum of 2,000,000 SF of geomembrane installation on their resume.

QC Level 3:

- Employee must meet QC Level 2 criteria.
- Employee must be an IAGI certified welding technician.
- Employee must have a minimum of 4,000,000 SF of geomembrane installation on their resume.

INTERNATIONAL COVER SYSTEMS

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION

PERSONAL INFORMATION:

First Name

Last Name

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Home Phone

Cell Phone

Social Security Number

Email Address

Which crew are you applying for?

Midwest (based in Traverse City, MI) East Coast (based in Baltimore, MD) Either

If hired, can you provide proof that you are legally able to work in the United States?

Yes No

Who referred you to International Cover Systems?

Friend Other

How would you like to be contacted?

Email Phone Text Any

Are you over 18 years of age?

Yes No

When are you available to begin work?

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Present or Most Recent Position and Previous Position

Employer

Address

Supervisor

Phone

Email

Position Title

Date of Hire

To

Responsibilities

Salary

Reason for Leaving

May We Contact?

Yes No

Previous Position:

Employer

Address

Supervisor

Phone

Email

Position Title

Date of Hire

To

Responsibilities

Salary

Reason for Leaving

May We Contact?

Yes No

References:

Reference 1

Name

Title

Address

Phone Number

Reference 2

Name

Title

Address

Phone Number

Current Skill Level:

1. Are you looking for full time (50-52 weeks/year) or seasonal employment (less than 50 weeks/year)?

Full Time Seasonal

2. Can you lift and carry 75lbs when necessary?

Yes No

3. Are you able to work outside of the normal commute radius? (i.e. overnight with the crew 200+ miles from home)

Yes No

4. Do you have three or more months experience in the geosynthetics industry?

Yes No

5. Have you ever performed geosynthetic welding utilizing DemTech welding equipment?

Yes No

6. Do you possess the skills to set up both a wedge and extrusion welder for PVC and Polyethylene?

Yes No

7. Do you possess the skills to set up both a wedge and extrusion welder for PVC, Polyethylene and RPP?

Yes No

8. Are you an IAGI certified welder?

Yes No

9. Are you willing to perform a proctored exam to demonstrate your skill level?

Yes No

List any machines you can operate:

What knowledge, special skills and/or individual capabilities do you have which especially prepare you for the position applied for?

Are you able to perform the essential functions of the job for which you are applying? (Note: We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants to perform essential functions:)

APPLICANT'S STATEMENT

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I understand that a credit and/or background check may be required for my employment with International Cover Systems. In such cases, International Cover Systems will provide executed consent forms to obtain permission for said credit and/or background checks.

The information that I have provided on this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge and may be verified by International Cover Systems, or its agents.

I authorize all the schools, persons and organizations named in this application to provide any relevant information in their possession or knowledge to the agents of International Cover Systems, for use in deciding whether or not to offer me employment and specifically waive any required written notification. I hereby release International Cover Systems, my former employers and all other persons from any and all claims, demands, or liabilities arising out of or in any way related to such inquiry or disclosure.

I understand that International Cover Systems is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free work place. Accordingly, I may be subject to a pre-employment blood test, urinalysis or other drug/alcohol screening. My consent to submit to such a test is required as a condition of employment and my refusal to consent shall result in a refusal to hire or, if already employed, termination.

I understand and agree that any misrepresentation or omission of facts in this application will be justification for refusal or termination of employment, regardless of the time elapsed before discovery.

I understand and agree that the employment for which I am applying for is at-will and such employment may be terminated at any time with or without cause, without prior notice, by either myself or International Cover Systems. There will be no agreement, express or implied between International Cover Systems and me for any specific period of employment, nor for continuing or long term employment, unless made in writing, signed by an authorized representative of International Cover Systems.

I have placed my signature in the space provided below only after I have completed the entire application to the best of my ability and have carefully read the statements above.

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