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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
Department: Project Operations – Major Projects
Reports To: WCS Project Manager
Location: Mobile, AL
Summary:
The Junior Shipper/Broker. The Shipper / Broker is a transportation professional that is fully qualified to characterize, package, mark, label and prepare documentation packages for LLRW and MLLW shipments from the project site to Waste Control Specialists (WCS) facilities in accordance with Department of Transportation and applicable state regulations, WCS Waste Acceptance Criteria, and project site policies & procedures.
The Shipper / Broker is assigned full-time in the field to coordinate transportation and disposal (T&D) services with the customer, and support T&D document preparation/distribution. This position will prepare all shipping paperwork, waste manifests and required quality documentation packages.
This position will also coordinate and manage shipments for disposal and may be required to track and manage trucks, intermodal containers, and railcars. This person will provide the customer with a consolidated and consistent daily approach to ensure all waste shipments are transported efficiently and safely.
The individual shall possess adequate training including applicable sections of Department of Transportation including 49 CFR 172 Appendix H, and other applicable training requirements for overseeing the management of hazardous materials. In addition, this person shall possess the required OSHA HAZWOPER training and medical monitoring commensurate with the full-time on-site role. This individual shall be considered a dedicated resource for the duration of the assigned project.
This position requires good oral and written communication skills. It also requires managerial and technical expertise in the areas of rail transportation, DOT, NRC, RCRA, OSHA, Project operations and waste disposal requirements.
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.
This person will maintain customer relations overview and design plans for executing project transportation and waste campaigns destined to WCS for disposal and/or treatment.
This position coordinates shipments with WCS personnel.
This position may be performed at the Enterprise, Mobile, AL Project. This position is directly reportable to the WCS Project Manager assigned by WCS Project Operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Conduct reviews of customer waste data for compliance with requirements for shipping and disposal site waste acceptance.
- Visually inspect outgoing material and containers.
- Verify the appropriate treatment, sampling, and analysis, and meets the criteria of the approved profile, WAC, NRC, and DOT requirements.
- Properly characterize, classify, and profile the waste stream using approved and accepted industry standards.
- Ensure that the selected packaging is appropriate for the waste/material being shipped.
- Inspect package after initial loading and complete proper documentation for each package.
- Ensure appropriate radiological surveys are completed for each package and shipment (radiation & contamination), to ensure that conditions meet requirements of DOT.
- Assure that WCS can rely on all above representations made by the Generator or other contractors related to shipped material.
- Establish a detailed communication approach with the WCS Special Project Manager, customer, and interface with WCS site Operations Managers.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position may supervise other shipping personnel for certain transportation and logistics projects.
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
This individual must have at least five (5) years of related waste management work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as state and federal regulations, 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. Have the ability to apply basic concepts of algebra, accounting 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 Shipping Paper Software (e.g. RADMAN, LowTrack), ELITE, Development and Project Management Software, Internet, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Other Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge or ability in the following areas; Resource Conservation and Recovery Act(RCRA); Department of Transportation(DOT); Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC); Texas Commission on Environmental Quality(TCEQ); Texas Administration Code(TAC); Understanding of Federal,State and Facility policies and regulations.
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 position, 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 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 may be 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 moderate.
Department: Project Operations – Field Services – Major Projects
Reports To: Project Manager
Location: West Mifflin, PA
Summary
The Shipper / Broker is a transportation professional trained to 49 CFR 172 Appendix H. The Shipper / Broker is a transportation professional that is fully qualified to characterize, package, mark, label and prepare documentation packages for LLRW and MLLW shipments from the project site to Waste Control Specialists (WCS) facilities in accordance with Department of Transportation and applicable state regulations, WCS Waste Acceptance Criteria, and project site policies & procedures.
The Shipper / Broker is assigned full-time in the field to coordinate transportation and disposal (T&D) services with the customer, and support T&D document preparation/distribution. This position will prepare all shipping paperwork, waste manifests and required quality documentation packages.
This position will also coordinate and manage shipments for disposal and may be required to track and manage trucks, intermodal containers, and railcars. This person will provide the customer with a consolidated and consistent daily approach to ensure all waste shipments are transported efficiently and safely.
The individual shall possess adequate training including applicable sections of Department of Transportation including 49 CFR 172 Appendix H, and other applicable training requirements for overseeing the management of hazardous materials. In addition, this person shall possess the required OSHA HAZWOPER training and medical monitoring commensurate with the full-time on-site role. This individual shall be considered a dedicated resource for the duration of the assigned project.
This position requires good oral and written communication skills. It also requires managerial and technical expertise in the areas of rail transportation, DOT, NRC, RCRA, OSHA, Project operations and waste disposal requirements.
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.
This person will maintain customer relations overview and design plans for executing project transportation and waste campaigns destined to WCS for disposal and/or treatment.
This position coordinates shipments with WCS personnel.
This position may be performed at the Bettis Atomic Power Labs CXCY Demo Project. This position is directly reportable to the WCS Project Manager assigned by WCS Project Operations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Conduct reviews of customer waste data for compliance with requirements for shipping and disposal site waste acceptance.
- Visually inspect outgoing material and containers.
- Verify the appropriate treatment, sampling, and analysis, and meets the criteria of the approved profile, WAC, NRC, and DOT requirements.
- Properly characterize, classify, and profile the waste stream using approved and accepted industry standards.
- Ensure that the selected packaging is appropriate for the waste/material being shipped.
- Inspect package after initial loading and complete proper documentation for each package.
- Ensure appropriate radiological surveys are completed for each package and shipment (radiation & contamination), to ensure that conditions meet requirements of DOT.
- Assure that WCS can rely on all above representations made by the Generator or other contractors related to shipped material.
- Establish a detailed communication approach with the WCS Special Project Manager, customer, and interface with WCS site Operations Managers.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position may supervise other shipping personnel for certain transportation and logistics projects.
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
This individual must have at least five (5) years of related waste management work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as state and federal regulations, 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. Have the ability to apply basic concepts of algebra, accounting 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 Shipping Paper Software (e.g. RADMAN, LowTrack), ELITE, Development and Project Management Software, Internet, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Other Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge or ability in the following areas; Resource Conservation and Recovery Act(RCRA); Department of Transportation(DOT); Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC); Texas Commission on Environmental Quality(TCEQ); Texas Administration Code(TAC); Understanding of Federal,State and Facility policies and regulations.
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 position, 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 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 may be 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 moderate.
Department: Engineering
Reports To: Director of Engineering
Location: Andrews, Tx worksite facility
Summary
The Project Engineer will be involved in the planning, design, and execution of projects at the WCS West Texas site. Work will involve working with internal WCS Maintenance and Operations as well as Contractors to develop engineered solutions for existing and new facilities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities-Not all inclusive
- Attending daily operations planning meetings. – Responsible to coordinate/facilitate daily discussions/meetings supervisors for project statuses, anticipated worksite facility projects and changes being considered.
- Develop Design Documents for new facilities (buildings, landfills, components, pads) – Work with Ops and Maintenance to gather design inputs. Coordinate with other departments as applicable (Rad, Environmental, Licensing, H&S, BD) to verify anticipated project meets WCS needs.
- Prepare Quality Documentation for all work requests to ensure compliance with Engineering Procedures. – Responsible for completing small work projects and information requests, documented on internal Engineering Work Request (EWR), along with other appropriate engineering documents (Drawings, Calculations, etc.) to include in an Engineering Design Package. Keeping track of site projects and jobs and maintaining proper job documentation.
- Configuration Management – Responsible for updating and maintaining current statuses of all drawings and plans to account for changes to facilities, upgraded utility locations (underground and above ground) and to update site layout drawings and maps.
- Support Construction Projects – Partner with the Construction Project Manager to handle ongoing construction. Evaluate Requests for Information, Submittals, and Design Changes. Serve as backup support to the Construction Project Manager.
- Site Project Management – Manage discrete site work project both internal and external (contractor) work. Maintain plan, budget, schedule, and work as liaison between WCS groups and contractors. Facilitate internal work to relieve the planning and administration load from Operations and Maintenance.
- Field Observation – Observe and direct as necessary work performed by contractors and internal work efforts. Support the Field Observation performed in support of cell utilization effort.
- 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. 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.) from an accredited four-year college or university in civil engineering.
- Prefer a Professional Engineer License or EIT with 4 years of experience.
Computer Skills
- Utilize AutoCAD software and hardware to import, manage, and draft
- Engineering modeling software as required.
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 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, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear 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 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.
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.
Reports To: VP Field Services
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Remote
Summary
Manages all aspects of complex projects from inception to conclusion.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Assist Business Development group with market insights and initiatives
- Provide Nuclear power plant operational understanding, D&D and waste management strategies to develop and implement WCS service offering
- Support waste management services during Projects and NPP decommissioning
- Facilitate/perform characterization of nuclear waste
- Perform DOT and NRC waste package evaluations and plans
- Provided advanced informational systems development and implementation for various technical aspects of the waste services
Specific Responsibilities
- Project and D&D Waste Management Technical Support (characterization support/overview, waste flow management, packaging plans, etc.)
- Large Components Projects Technical Support (transportation, characterization support, etc.)
- Understand and run advanced computational analysis and programs
- ELITE or other information system tools development or enhancements (Customer experience enhancements)
- D&D planning support
- Remote and customer site shipping support
- Support/initiate waste characterization analysis and studies
- Support/initiate waste transportation analysis and plans
- Participate in customer sales calls and meetings
- Contribute to developing service definition to various customers
- Participate/lead/conduct waste service coordination at customer facilities
- Ensure quality and effective communication with customers and WCS functional departments
- Maintain up to date industry understanding
- Provide high quality technical and management reports
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
Master’s degree (M. A.) or equivalent; or four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write complex correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and 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 advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, internet software, information systems tools, and inventory software.
Other Skills and Abilities
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents.
- Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
- Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.
- Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
- Ability to comprehend and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
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 arms, hands and fingers to handle, feel and reach. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or Ladder and stair climbing will be required. 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 use of a respirator may be necessary in certain circumstances. Workdays may vary in length from 10 to 16 hours per day contingent on weekly fatigue limits.
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 will be quiet to moderate but can be very loud during demolition activities.
- The industrial working conditions at a decommissioning site change frequently and typically involve heavy equipment and power tools. The working environment during Demolition activities can create dust, loud noises, trip and fall hazards, and other safety concerns (e.g., falling object). Field temperatures can vary greatly. These work environments require the use of hard hats, steel toe shoes, hearing protection, fall protection, and other safety equipment as specified for the work being performed.
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.