Waste Control Specialists is proud to work alongside the Andrews Chamber of Commerce and other community groups in ensuring Andrews citizens and WCS employees enjoy a high quality of life.

Waste Control Specialists currently has 170+ employees in Texas, New Mexico, and across the US supporting our client sites, and are still growing. Learn how you can become part of our team and check out our unmatched 100% employer-paid health benefits, 401k match, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays, 4-10 operations schedule, employee assistance program, mentorship and succession development program, and many more benefits.

Company Benefits:

  • Medical (100% company paid)
  • Short-term Disability (100% company paid)
  • Long-term Disability (100% company paid)
  • Group Term Life (1x annual salary-100% company paid)
  • Teledoc (video call with physician)
  • Dental (100% company paid)
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • RX Discounts ($8/$15/$30 max out of pocket)
  • 401k Company Match (up to 3%)
  • Company-wide closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Employee Recognition Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program (Degree/Higher Learning)
  • Employee Assistance Program (100% company paid

Current Job Openings

Date posted: January 23, 2026

Department: Health & Safety Department
Reports To: RSO / Director of ESH&Q
Location: Andrews, Tx Worksite Facility

Summary
The Health & Safety Manager has extensive knowledge of and provides for the development and implementation of safety programs and monitoring routines to comply with federal, state and local H&S regulations and Company policies, strategies, initiatives and goals. Major areas of emphasis include employee health and safety programs, including industrial hygiene, ergonomic injury reduction and industrial safety management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

  • Assist in the planning and implementation of safety policies and procedures in compliance with local, state and federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations.
  • Establishes systems for the monitoring of workplace safety risks through the analysis of work processes, materials, equipment and the work habits of employees.
  • Maintain, check functionality and calibrate monitoring equipment.
  • Oversee field activities and monitor for proper use of safety equipment and implementation of safety procedures.
  • Conduct industrial hygiene sampling for noise, dust, fumes and heat stress, as required.
  • Performs on-site investigations and audits related to health and safety. Identifies potential or actual areas of non-compliance through audits or inspections.
  • Ensures appropriate corrective action and preventive action is taken to address non-conformance issues.
  • Has excellent communication skills and provides education and training to the organization as required to assure sustainable programs and processes within H&S responsibilities of the business.
  • Uses sound judgment in data analysis to develop and design solutions to resolve intricate H&S regulatory and technical issues.
  • Develops and facilitates training for facility workers on issues related to health and safety topics, as required.
  • Ensures effective and sustainable Health and Safety (H&S) systems, programs and processes are in place.
  • Implement and monitor compliance with federal and state H&S regulations and WCS H&S standards.
  • Partner with and educate business functions to assure that employee safety and compliance with HS regulations are supported.
  • Recommend H&S goals and objectives and support the organization in the implementation of HS goals and objectives.
  • Establish, perform and report metrics pertinent to H&S activities
  • Obtains and maintains H&S records within the WCS records system.
  • Performs HS job functions for duties such as job safety analyses/risk assessments, H&S training, workplace incident analyses, industrial hygiene evaluations, H&S inspections, data collection / analysis and internal audits.
  • Evaluates new hazardous materials to ensure compliance in H&S requirements and facility procedures.
  • Conducts H&S reviews for facility modifications, new waste processing/treatment/disposal operations, and new equipment/machinery installations.
  • Supervise H&S technicians as assigned.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

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.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor of Science Degree in a technical field (chemistry, biology, environmental, safety, industrial hygiene, etc.) with training in core Health and Safety disciplines and 5-8 years of experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience per the hiring manager.

Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.  Ability to write detailed employee monitoring reports, incident/accident investigation reports, and procedures/work instructions.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.  Ability to perform algebraic and trigonometry mathematical functions.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; use hands, fingers to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; climb or balance; talk or hear and smell. The employee is required to wear respiratory protection and personal protective equipment including hand, foot and body. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Natural balance sufficient for standing on ladders or scaffolding.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; hot and cold weather conditions and risk of radiation exposure. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may receive occupational exposures to ionizing radiation that are As Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory limits.,

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Date posted: January 15, 2026

Department: Integrated Services
Reports To: VP of Integrated Services
Location: Dallas/Remote/Worksite Facility

Summary
Oversees Technical Services, Waste Acceptance, and Inventory Control departments to ensure all customer waste as shipped and received at the WCS facility complies with all issued Federal and State authorizations and associated procedures.  Assists customers and Planning and Business Development organization with all aspects of waste profiles and waste shipment requests and approvals authorized by the individual departments overseen.  Provides direct oversight and management of inventory control and assists site Operations is overall planning and management of shipping schedules as well as technical and regulatory guidance to ensure safe and compliant operations in accordance with all licenses, permits, and applicable procedures.  Provide customers and end users with product and technical support including ELITE and the applicable shipping software programs.  This position reports directly to the VP of Integration Services.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may receive occupational exposures to ionizing radiation that are As Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory limits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Responsible for providing direct technical and regulatory support to all WCS operational activities, including waste receipt, waste acceptance. waste profile review and approval, waste transportation, operation support functions, planning and scheduling, as well as direct customer support in planning and coordination for all waste related activities.
  • Ensures customers are provided the proper and timely assistance with the preparation of waste profiles, shipping documentation, and other regulatory required paperwork. Works with the responsible organization, as needed, to modify procedures to make the process of accepting, receipt, and/or handling waste easy and efficient while maintaining the necessary safety and
  • Ensures effective communication and tracking of receipts and planned work.
  • Manages all aspects of the Waste Acceptance, Generator Services, and Inventory Control departments including budget and personnel
  • Works closely with Site Management to ensure timely and compliant receipt and management of waste.
  • Works with licensing, engineering, BD, and site on new and existing product delivery and license development
  • Provides and coordinates communication with generators regarding resolution of acceptance or waste service issues.
  • Assists in presenting technical approaches for waste management to potential and existing clients; and assists with the technical write-ups that will be included in proposals to the perform work.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises the following groups: Generator Services, Waste Acceptance, and Inventory Control

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.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree (B.S) in a physical science from an accredited college or university; and five years of experience with Hazardous and/ or Radioactive Waste Management, including two years supervisory experience; or related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully. An individual should have knowledge of Development software; Internet software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Other Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated in depth knowledge or ability in the following areas; Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); Department of Transportation (DOT); Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ); Texas Administration Code (TAC); Understanding of State and Facility policies and regulations; Maintaining effective relations with supervisors, internal WCS staff and outside agencies; Ability to coordinate activities among multiple departments in order to meet or exceed expectations; Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee are occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may receive occupational exposures to ionizing radiation that are As Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory limits.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

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Date posted: September 17, 2025

Department: Maintenance
Reports to: Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Andrews, Tx Facility

Summary
The Maintenance Support Technician provides maintenance support of waste processing, storage, and disposal to support plan activities by performing the following duties and report to Facility, Electrical, and HE Supervisors to get the POD.  While performing the duties of the job, the employee may receive occupational exposures to ionizing radiation that are As Low AS is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory limits.

Essential duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned:

  • Lubricating moving parts to ensure smooth operation and prevent wear and tear.
  • Follow safety protocols and guidelines while working with lubricants and greases to mitigate potential hazards.
  • Keep accurate records of lubricant activities, including the type and quantities used, maintenance performed, and any issues encountered.
  • Monitor and inspecting equipment for any signs of wear, damage, or malfunction that may require immediate attention.
  • A good driving record must be maintained to be able to drive to various locations outside of the WCS Facility and pick up parts needed for site maintenance.
  • The ability to understand what parts are being requested and the knowledge to find the right vendor when needed.
  • To be able to provide escort duty when needed.
  • The understanding of inventory control and the ability to shelf items where needed and provide inventory counts.
  • To provide support for all departments during PM events.
  • Train to support Fire Watch.
  • Maintain Site Suburban.
  • Deliver Company Vehicles for State inspections.
  • Work hand in hand with Planner/Schedulers to have parts available when jobs arise.
  • Performs other related work activities as required.

Supervisor Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

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.

Education and /or Experience
High School Diploma or general education degree (GED): Two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple work instructions, short correspondence, and memos in the English language.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, compute rate, ratio and per to support planning and estimating.  Familiar with standard and metric measurement systems.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Inventory software; Spreadsheet software and Word processing software.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.   The employee is occasionally required to sit and taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While perform the duties of the, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; vibration; risk of electrical shock; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat.  While performing the duties of the job, the employee may receive occupational exposures to ionizing radiation that are As Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory limits.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

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Date posted: September 26, 2025

Department: Radiation Safety
Reports To: Radiation Safety Manager
Location: Andrews, Tx Worksite Facility

Summary:
To provide health physics (HP) support to Facilities/assigned Generators, HP consultative advice to line and facility management, HP technical support, developing and implementing elements of the Radiation Protection Program Compliance Program.

Duties may include but are not limited to:
Providing HP/Radiation Safety (RS) program management and oversight:

  • Preparing, reviewing and revising radiation protection manual procedures.
  • Establishing, implementing and maintaining radiation protection performance models and metrics.
  • Monitoring RS related non-conformances and corrective actions.
  • Performing RS compliance inspections.
  • Preparing or participating in annual RS program compliance reviews.

HP/RS services for assigned facilities and projects:

  • Development and implementation of RS controls, processes and procedures.
  • Project specific dose assessments.
  • ALARA assessment and reviews.
  • Preparation, review and/or approval of radiological work plans/procedures.
  • Post-work ALARA reviews.
  • Response and investigation of unplanned event investigations.

Technical HP/RS services for assigned facilities and projects:

  • Review and approval of the selection and procurement of radiation and contamination measuring and monitoring equipment.
  • Oversight of site processes for the calibration of RP instrumentation.
  • In-Situ gamma spectroscopy.
  • Oversight of decontamination methods and techniques.
  • Planning, execution, and documentation of scoping, characterization, and release radiological surveys.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities

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.

  • Knowledge of recommendations and guidelines of radiological protection standards.
  • Knowledge and understanding of radiation protection philosophies, procedures, equipment, and techniques used both in theory and practice.
  • Use of Microsoft computer software, knowledge, and use of databases.
  • Knowledge in the use of modeling tools such as MicroShield, Skyshine, RESRAD, CAP88, Hotspot Scale, and MCNP.
  • Written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize work to meet objectives and targets.
  • Ability to make decisions based on established requirements, procedures, and practices.

Education and/or Experience
Degree in Health Physics or Nuclear Engineering OR (B) Certified Health Physicist (CHP) OR (C) 3 years or more working functionally as a Health Physicist, plus a science or engineering degree.

Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of algebra, trigonometry, and calculus.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software and Microsoft Access.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may receive occupational exposures to ionizing radiation that are As Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory limits. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

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Date posted: July 2, 2025

Department: Operations-CPF
Reports to: CPF Supervisor
Location: Andrews Worksite Facility

Summary
Assist the Concrete Precast Facility Supervisor in the construction of a variety of Modular Concrete Canisters (MCC), erection, repair and modification of precast concrete structures; work with wood, metal and/or concrete materials using a variety of hand and power tools. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may receive occupational exposures to ionizing radiation that are As Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory limits.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Include:

  • Preparing the worksite, assembling concrete forms.
  • Bending, forming, tying and installing rebar as illustrated in plans or as directed by Supervisor.
  • Align and brace portions of project assembly, use tape measure or laser sights.
  • Installs outside and inside wall panels using physical strength or if necessary pneumatic hoist, insert pins or wall ties.
  • Patch holes, cracks and joints in assembled sections using mortar and trowel, or necessary tools.
  • Fill forms or panels with concrete and vibrate, screed, trowel, or prepare surface, to ensure proper concrete settling and surfacing or as described in specifications.
  • Work in all types of weather conditions and in all types of environmental conditions such as dirt, mud, and concrete.
  • Loads and unloads transport trucks.
  • General labor including housekeeping, general maintenance, and assisting other departments as required;

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no Supervisory responsibilities .

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.

Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Two (2) years of heavy equipment preferred but not required.

Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations and to other employees of the organization

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software and Inventory software

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and smell. The employee may be required to wear respiratory protection and personal protective equipment including hand, foot and body. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Sufficient strength and stamina to perform a variety of heavy construction-related tasks including use of hand tools; foot, hand and eye coordination sufficient to perform duties; and natural balance sufficient for standing on high ladders and scaffolding.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and hot and cold weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may receive occupational exposures to ionizing radiation that are As Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory limits. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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Date posted: August 16th, 2024

Reports To: LL Maintenance Heavy Equipment Supervisor/Light Duty Equipment Supervisor
Location: Andrews, Tx Worksite Facility

Summary
Performs skilled mechanical work in heavy equipment and motor vehicle maintenance. This position works under the direct supervision of the LL Maintenance Heavy Equipment Supervisor or Light Duty Equipment Supervisor. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may receive occupational exposures to ionizing radiation that are As Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory limits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Performs repairs to vehicle, heavy equipment and other equipment including computerized automotive systems as assigned through work orders.
  • Performs preventative and scheduled maintenance on vehicles, heavy equipment, motors and other equipment, as assigned.
  • Maintains records on operation and repair of vehicles, heavy equipment, motors and other equipment, as assigned.
  • Cleans shop, offices, vehicles, heavy equipment, motors and other equipment, as necessary.
  • Reports any and all shop area hazards to the Supervisor.
  • Apply and reinforce the skills learned through human performance training to prevent personal errors and errors by other team members
  • Performs other related work activities as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities

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.

Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two (2) years experience in automotive and/or heavy equipment repairs for both gasoline and/or diesel engines; pumps; compressors; and other rotating equipment or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Considerable knowledge of preventative maintenance and general repair of motor vehicles, heavy equipment and mechanized equipment preferred.

Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in the English language.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.  Familiar with standard and metric measurement systems.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; vibration; risk of electrical shock; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee may receive occupational exposures to ionizing radiation that are As Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory limits.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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Date Posted: February 10, 2021

Reports To: Operations Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Location: Andrews, Texas Worksite Facility

Summary
Performs work in specialized field of Heavy Equipment Operator or Waste Processing for Facility. Works under the general supervision of the Operations Supervisor. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may receive occupational exposures to ionizing radiation that are As Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory limits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Conveys materials and items from receiving and/or production areas to storage and/or to other designated areas.
  • May operate stabilization treatment system, process equipment, compactors and conveyor, pumps, valves and control boards.
  • May operate and maintain process equipment to include sorters, blaster, separators, compactors and mixers.
  • Handles and manages containers in compliance with regulations.
  • May prepare records for tracking the movement and location of waste to and from the stabilization system.
  • May collects samples of waste from containers and the stabilization tank system.
  • Recognizes container leakage and/or damage.
  • Collects and manages all spills of waste in accordance with the Emergency Response Plan.
  • Operates roll-off bin truck.
  • Performs preventative pre-op checks and maintenance for process equipment.
  • Loads and unloads transport trucks;
  • Performs disposal crew duties such as, mixing waste using a track hoe and prentice arm machinery;
  • Ability to operate power industrial trucks, roll-off bin truck, hand trucks, and power jacks;
  • Transports waste containers to site locations using various transport equipment including trucks, forklifts or a container stacker.
  • May prepare tracking records for the movement of waste on the site.
  • General labor including; housekeeping, general maintenance, and assisting other departments as required.
  • Works closely with other Operators, which may also include training.
  • Treats and disposes of hazardous/low level radioactive waste.
  • May perform Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for routine operations;
  • Apply and reinforce the skills learned through human performance training to prevent personal and other team member errors.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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.

Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to five (1-5+) year(s) of heavy equipment and/or radiation waste experience required, preferably in specialized field at WCS or equivalent facility. Must have a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience using cranes and heavy equipment. NCCCO certification preferred, but not required.

Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software; Inventory software and Word Processing software.

Other Skills and Abilities
Must pass mechanical aptitude test in math/science and meet physical requirements.

Other Qualifications

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and smell. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Sufficient strength and stamina to perform a variety of heavy construction-related tasks including use of hand tools; foot, hand and eye coordination sufficient to perform duties; and natural balance sufficient to perform duties; and natural balance sufficient for standing on high ladders and scaffolding. Must be physically fit and pass fitness requirements for Respirator and HAZWOPER. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

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