Careers | Waste Control Specialists

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

Health & Safety Technician

Date posted: June 5, 2025

Department: Health and Safety
Reports To: Health & Safety Manager
Location: Andrews, Tx Worksite Facility

Summary
Performs safety and health activities to evaluate and control safety hazards by performing the duties below. This position reports directly to the Health and Safety Manager. 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 and any other duties as assigned.

Identify potential causes for accidents and recommend changes in policies and procedures.
Apply and reinforce the skills learned through human performance training and behavior-based safety to prevent personal errors and errors by other team members.
Oversee field activities and monitor for safety violations. Intervene and pause/stop work as necessary.
Maintain and calibrate safety instruments.
Clean, inspect and repair respirators/SCBA equipment.
Coordinate distribution of PPE.
Conducts respirator fit tests.
Facilitate hearing tests.
Maintain inventory on safety and emergency response supplies/equipment.
Performs facility inspections of fire systems and fire extinguishers.

Supervisory Responsibilities
The 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 three (3) years related 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 professional correspondence that may be read by all levels of management. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations. Able to present safety topics with little to no notice.

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.

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 to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is 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 her are representative of those and 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. 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 to high.

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Facility Support Worker

Date posted: May 21, 2025

Department: Operations Support
Reports To: Facility Manager
Location: Andrews Worksite Facility

Summary
This position is responsible for the upkeep of grounds, parking lots, and other common buildings/areas. Reports to the Facility Manager.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Include:

Remove trash and other debris from outdoor areas
Weed eating, mowing, brush removal
Operation of streetsweeper, weed eater, brush hog, mower, forklift, other equipment as assigned
General cleanup of common areas, painting minor repairs
Inspect general areas for cleanliness, weed/brush control, gardening, other duties as assigned
Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities
None.

Education and/or Experience
Experience with similar duties is preferred.
High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.

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

Mathematical Abilities
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

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

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the ability to complete computer based training modules, and check and respond to company emails.

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. Work is conducted outdoors in hot, cold, windy, rainy, and snowy weather. Occasional exposure to heavy equipment noise.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands, talk and hear. 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. The noise level is usually loud.

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Sr. Radiation Safety Technician

Date posted: May 21, 2025

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

Summary
The Sr. Radiation Safety Technician (RST) performs work in the specialized field of Radiation Safety. Works under the general supervision of the Radiation Safety Supervisor. Will perform all Sr. RST tasks, including but not limited to: count room operations involving smear and air sampling analysis for gross counts, daily source and response checks of hand held instruments, airborne radiological sampling, work coverage contamination and radiation surveys, and documentation for contaminated individual surveys, job coverage for High Radiation Areas, High Contamination Areas, & Airborne Radioactivity Areas, Radiological Emergency Response as the Radiological Lead. On the job, the employee may receive occupational exposures to ionizing radiation that are As Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory and/or administrative limits.

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

Monitors and evaluates radiation levels in the environment and workplace to determine the types of potential radiation hazards and maintains ALARA.
Performs radiation surveys by collecting and processing samples of air, soil, water, vegetation, and other environmental media to determine concentration of radioactivity for the purpose of ALARA and ensuring compliance with regulatory thresholds.
Recommends to qualified radiation workers the appropriate monitoring devices, protective equipment, and stay time when working in restricted areas.
Collects and analyzes personnel monitoring equipment (i.e., film badges and pocket dosimeters) and radiation recording instruments for inclusion in reports, as needed.
Issues, collects, and ships bioassay kits to offsite laboratory for analysis.
Performs smear surveys of suspected contaminated area by wiping floor and general areas with smear and counting smear with field instrument and/or count room instrument to obtain contamination counts.
Operate and maintain field and radiological count room instrumentation as directed.
Inform supervisors when individual exposures and area radiation levels approach maximum permissible limits.
Recommends work stoppage in unsafe areas, posts warning signs, and ropes off contained areas.
Calculates amount of time personnel may be exposed safely to radiation in restricted areas; taking into account, contamination counts and health physicist’s determination concerning exposure limits of personnel.
Instructs personnel in radiation safety procedures and demonstrates use of protective clothing and equipment.
Monitors time and intensity of exposure of personnel working in radiation waste disposal areas.
Inspects shipments for contamination and tags shipments in which radiation count exceeds specifications.
Logs data such as status of areas being decontaminated, rate of radiation exposure to personnel, and location and intensity of radioactivity in contaminated areas.
Tests detection instruments against standards to ensure their accuracy.
Recommends and directs decontamination processes and procedures when occurring in the field.
Assist in ensuring the company’s radiation protection standards are in accordance with federal, state, and industry programs, including maintaining records and data as directed and required.
Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Certifications
NRRPT certification is preferred, but it is not required upon hire.

Education and/or Experience
Associates degree in Health Physics/Radiation Safety Technology, Physical Science, or a related technical field, or a minimum of sixty (60) hours of related study and five (5) years of experience in the field of Health Physics/Radiation Protection, or combination of education and experience, per the discretion of 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 situation 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, 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 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; Inventory software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative to 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.

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Facility Maintenance Technician

Date posted: April 16, 2025

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

Summary
The facility maintenance technician provides maintenance support of waste processing, storage, and disposal to support plant activities by performing the following duties and reports directly to the Maintenance 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.

Maintains and repairs physical structures of buildings to include plumbing and HVAC.
Maintains grounds of the entire facility.
Receives work orders or verbal instructions from the Facility Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Manager
Inspects and checks materials and other factors assuring conformity to plans and specifications.
Cleans vehicles, heavy equipment, motors and other equipment.
Performs preventative and scheduled maintenance as assigned.
Maintains a detailed account of all work performed with site tools for audit purposes.
Maintains inventory and generates purchase requests for the department.
Performs Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for routine operations.
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.

Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); No experience required

Language Skill
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 percent to support planning and estimating. Familiar with standard and metric measurement systems.

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. Willingness to learn and use PMC computer software

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 is required to wear respiratory protection on a daily basis 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.

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 to loud.,

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Hazardous Waste Processing Supervisor

Date posted: April 16, 2025

Department: Operations
Reports To: Facility Manager
Location: Andrews Worksite Facility

Summary
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in operations of the facility and trains operations personnel in the use, safety procedures and operation of heavy equipment and hazardous waste processing. Directly reports to the Operations Manager. 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.

Directs subordinate employees in the Operations Department in projects.
Conducts daily pre-job briefings with crew; including support organization personnel.
Inspects work areas to determine type of work required, materials needed and equipment to be used.
Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew.
Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work related goals.
Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
Studies production schedules and estimates person-hour requirements for completion of jobs assigned.
Interprets company policies and job orders to workers and enforces safety regulations.
Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of production.
Analyzes and resolves work issues or assists employees in problem solving.
Maintains time and production records.
Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual department.
Performs activities of workers supervised.
Documents completion and status of all work activities in the appropriate work order and/or daily operations report.
Performs departmental training required for employees.
Performs Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for routine operation.
Assists in development of Work Instructions, Procedures, Cost Models and other job-related document.
Apply and reinforce the skills learned through human performance training to prevent personal errors and errors by other team members.
Participates and supports Emergency Management as directed by the WCS Incident Commander.
Performs other related work activities as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises employees in the Operations Department and has overall responsibility in the field for carrying out operational activities for their assigned area. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations’ policies and applicable law. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience
Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical institute in engineering or construction technology; or sixty hours related study in the field of hazardous waste processing and management, environmental science and/or radiation health and two to three years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret simple instructions and short correspondence. Ability to write simple correspondence Ability to conduct pre-job briefings to groups in a logical and organized manner. Ability to develop & present safety related topics. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from individuals, and small group situations

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract multiply and divide, in all unit of measures, 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 instructions furnished in written, verbal 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 and word processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Desired but not required: Level III National Certification from the National Center for Construction. Education and Research or the ability to obtain Level III certification within 6 months.

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 is required to wear respiratory protection on a daily basis 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

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. Working surfaces are often uneven and representative of a construction site.

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Health Physicist

Date posted: February 3, 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.

Knowledge & Skills:

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.
Proficiency in Microsoft computer software and databases.
Knowledge in the use of modeling tools such as MicroShield, Skyshine, RESRAD, CAP88, Hotspot Scale, and MCNP.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively 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

Option A: Degree in Health Physics or Nuclear Engineering.
Option B: Certified Health Physicist (CHP).
Option C: 3+ years 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.

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
Knowledge of Internet software, spreadsheet software, word processing software, and Microsoft Access.

Physical Demands

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

Work Environment

The employee may receive occupational exposure to ionizing radiation that is As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory limits.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

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Cost Accountant

Date posted: January 6, 2025

Reports To: Corporate Controller
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Andrews Worksite Facility, Andrews, Tx

Summary
The Cost Accountant is responsible for ensuring the financial planning of expenditure is well planned and ROI is beneficial to the company. This position will oversee expense reports, analyze data on what has been purchased or the incurred costs regarding goods and services received from vendors, and make recommendations related to cost-efficiency. Maintains all internal controls in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Knowledgeable of all appropriate laws, regulations and specific procedures for processing transactions. This position requires frequent contact and interaction with customers and WCS personnel. This position reports to the Corporate Controller.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

Perform cost analysis of company operations
Compare revenues to costs by project to determine profitability
Analyze company equipment and prepare analyses for decision making on purchases/repairs
Collect cost information and maintain an expense database
Determine fixed costs (e.g., salaries, rent and insurance)
Plan and record variable costs (e.g., purchases of raw material and operations costs)
Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies
Assist with preparing and compiling budgeting reports (for the company and for each department)
Prepare (monthly, quarterly, and annual) cost forecasts
Assisting in month-end and year-end closing
Identify and recommend cost-effective solutions
Be liaison between corporate accounting and accounting needs at the Andrews Facility
Perform any ad hoc projects as needed by Corporate Controller or other members of management
Work cohesively and collaboratively with other team members as needed to complete essential duties and responsibilities and any other assigned ad hoc projects
Other duties as assigned

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. Possess excellent analytical skills along with the ability to combine different data and calculate profit margins. Create detailed reports that present cost-effective solutions for the company. Ultimately, build updated databases and manage cost information to maximize profitability for the company.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

BS degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant study
At least 5 years proven experience as a Cost Accountant, Cost Analyst, Accountant, Analyst or similar role
Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures
In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Experience with accounting software
Computer literacy
Advanced MS Excel skills (i.e., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, multiple tab workbooks, etc.)
Excellent analytical skills with an attention to detail
Ability to work independently
Strong time management skills
Integrity, with an ability to handle confidential information

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 to employees of the company.

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 involved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills
Experience using an accounting software, advanced knowledge of the following Microsoft applications: Excel, Word, Outlook

Physical Demand
The physical demands described here are representative to those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation 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 sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision 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 accommodation 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 the regulatory limits when visiting the worksite. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

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Heavy Equipment Mechanic

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

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.

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.

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Operator

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.

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.

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.

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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