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

Security Officer

Date posted: February 7, 2026

Department: Security
Reports To: Security Supervisor
Location: Andrews, Texas worksite facility

Summary
Performs routine security activities related to providing security for personnel and property at the facility by performing the following duties. Provides oversight involving access to the facility by all personnel and vehicles. Reports to the Security 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.

Provides security oversight at the Facility main entrance gate
Conducts facility site orientation for visitors and contractors
Distributes vehicle passes, contractor and visitor badges
Conducts routine security patrols of the facility during off duty hours to ensure facility personnel safety, fire watch and property security
Conducts railcar inventories
Performs random inspections on vehicles on WCS property
Conducts training activities for new security personnel to ensure compliance with facility/department requirements
Coordinates with the Receiving Department to provide assistance in the processing of arriving transporter vehicles and the processing of required paperwork
Provides medical support, within the limits of their training, to WCS employee injuries on site
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. Individuals are required to either currently hold or obtain a valid non-commissioned security officer license from the Texas Department of Public Safety within a reasonable amount time from the date of hire as determined by the hiring manager and Human Resources. Requirements for eligibility of a noncommissioned security officer license are found at https://www.securityguard-license.org/states/texas-security-guard.html .

Education and/or Experience
High School diploma or GED. Previous security experience desirable

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Concrete Precast Facility Operator

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 .

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.

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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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.

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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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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IT Manager

Date Posted: 3/4/2026

Position Title: IT Manager
Department: Administration
Reports to: CFO
Location: Dallas, Texas

SUMMARY
The IT Manager at Waste Control Specialists is responsible for the planning, operation, and continuous improvement of all corporate information technology systems for a 200+ employee, safety- and compliance-focused radioactive waste disposal company. Based at WCS’s corporate headquarters in Dallas, TX, this role oversees one internal IT Analyst and manages outsourced providers responsible for networking, servers, security, storage, and core business
applications (including Microsoft desktop and productivity tools). The IT Manager supports both the Dallas corporate office and users at WCS’s operational sites (Andrews, Texas and Wampum, Pennsylvania), ensuring that technology is reliable, secure, compliant, and aligned with the needs of a highly regulated nuclear and hazardous waste business. Occasional after-hours work for system maintenance, upgrades, or incident response. Periodic travel to WCS operational sites and vendor locations as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

IT Strategy & Governance

Develop and maintain an IT roadmap that supports WCS’s business strategy, regulatory obligations, and growth plans.
Recommend improvements to infrastructure, applications, security, and processes with a focus on reliability, resilience, and cost-effectiveness.
Participate in annual IT budgeting and forecasting, including hardware, software, and services.
Develop, document, and maintain IT policies, standards, and procedures (e.g., acceptable use, remote access, data retention, incident response).

Vendor & Outsourced Services Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for managed service providers (MSPs) and other IT vendors (network, server, storage, cloud, cybersecurity).
Negotiate and manage contracts and service-level agreements (SLAs); monitor performance and hold vendors accountable for response and up-time targets.
Evaluate and select new vendors and technologies as needed to support business requirements and regulatory expectations.

Infrastructure & Systems Management

Oversee day-to-day operations, reliability, and performance of:
Corporate and site networks (LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi, VPN, firewalls, internet connectivity)
Servers and virtual infrastructure (on-premises and/or cloud)
Storage, backup, and data protection systems
Microsoft desktop environment (Windows OS, Microsoft 365/Office, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive)
Coordinate with outsourced providers to ensure robust monitoring, patching, and lifecycle management for all systems.
Maintain an accurate inventory of IT assets (desktops, laptops, mobile devices, printers, network equipment, software licenses, etc.).

Cybersecurity, Compliance & Risk Management

Partner with security vendors to maintain a strong cybersecurity posture across endpoints, email, networks, and data.
Implement and enforce security controls and policies, including user access management, password standards, MFA, encryption, and secure remote access.
Oversee backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity planning and testing.
Support compliance and audits related to WCS’s regulatory environment (e.g., state and federal nuclear and environmental regulators), including documentation, access controls, and data protection requirements.
Coordinate IT’s role in safety and security programs, recognizing the sensitivity of radioactive waste operations and related information

End-User Support & Service Delivery

Lead and mentor the User Support Technician, ensuring timely and high-quality support for all employees.
Establish and manage help desk processes, ticketing, service-level expectations, and end-user communication.
Serve as an escalation point for complex or high-impact issues; coordinate with MSPs for advanced troubleshooting and resolution.
Oversee technological aspects of employee onboarding/offboarding (accounts, equipment, access rights, training).
Promote user awareness of IT policies, cybersecurity best practices, and efficient use of tools (e.g., Microsoft 365 features).

Project Management & Continuous Improvement

Plan and execute IT projects such as system upgrades, cloud migrations, security enhancements, application rollouts, and office/site changes.
Work with functional leaders (operations, finance, safety, compliance, etc.) to understand business needs and translate them into practical IT solutions.
Identify opportunities to automate manual processes, improve data access/visibility, and increase productivity.\
Regularly communicate project status, system changes, and IT risks to management.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position supervisor an end user specialist at the Andrews, TX facility.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or
related field; equivalent experience considered. 5+ years of progressive IT experience, including hands-
on support of Microsoft desktop environments and basic networking; Experience managing or working
closely with managed service providers and IT vendors; Experience in a small to mid-sized organization
(150+employees) required; experience in a highly regulated, industrial, energy, or environmental
services setting strongly preferred. Prior leadership experience (team lead, supervisor, or manager)
preferred. Experience supporting remote or industrial locations (plants, field operations, warehouses) is
a plus.

Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as contracts, safety rules, and procedure manuals. Ability to
write technical and routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of
customers or employees of an organization. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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 and to draw and interpret bar
graphs.

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
Technical Skills
Strong working knowledge of Windows desktop and laptop environments. Microsoft 365/Office
(Exchange/Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Office apps). Core networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS,
DHCP, VLANs, VPN, Wi-Fi, firewalls). Server and storage concepts (on-prem and/or cloud such as Azure,
AWS, or similar). Familiarity with cybersecurity tools (endpoint protection/EDR, email security, web
filtering, vulnerability management). Backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity principles
Strong Technical writing/documentation skills to support the ongoing needs of process and policy
development. Identity and access management (Active Directory, Azure AD, SSO/MFA).

Soft Skills & Competencies
Strong vendor management and negotiation skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities; able to balance security, usability, and cost. Effective communicator, able to translate technical issues into business terms for non-technical stakeholders.

Other Skills and Abilities
Customer-service mindset with the ability to support employees at all levels of the organization. Highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities and projects while meeting deadlines. High level of integrity, discretion, and respect for sensitive and confidential information.

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and
talk or hear and 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 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.

Business Coordinator

Job Title: Revenue Operations Coordinator
Department: Business Development (strong dotted-line support to Operations, Projects, Transportation, and Accounting)
Reports To: SVP of Planning and Business Development
Location: Dallas, TX Corporate Office (other locations considered depending on experience)

Summary
Under the direction of the SVP of Planning and Business Development, the Revenue Operations Coordinator is responsible for ensuring completed billable work is recorded quickly, priced correctly, and invoiced clearly. This role runs the ops-to-invoice revenue capture process by collecting billable triggers and supporting detail from Operations, Transportation, and Project teams early enough to enable timely invoicing, while ensuring invoices comply with customer contracts and required Texas disposal fees and surcharges (including TCEQ, Andrews County, and Texas Compact surcharges, as
applicable).

This role owns the Excel-based revenue capture and billing workbooks that translate contract terms and field execution into invoice-ready line items. Transaction amounts are entered into the Viewpoint ERP; this role ensures what gets entered is complete, supportable, and correct.

Core Responsibilities

1) Revenue Capture from Operations and Transportation

Establish and run a consistent weekly cadence with Operations, Transportation, and Project teams to collect billable completion details as work occurs.
Track certificates of disposal and other operational milestones required for billing support, including use of the ELITE waste tracking database.
Capture billable transportation services, equipment rentals, demurrage, and other ancillary charges; ensure they are not missed due to late or incomplete inputs.
Monitor billable project costs including verification that all billable expenditures are captured.

2) Contract and Surcharge Compliance (Billed Right the First Time)

Maintain invoice-ready contract pricing/terms excerpts and billing rules in Excel workbooks (rates, units, minimums, special charges, rental terms, etc.) and keep them current as contracts/amendments change.
Coordinate with business development representatives to monitor all customer contract pricing and terms, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information is
maintained for all client agreements.
Ensure consistent application of Texas fees and surcharges where applicable, maintain the reference support and Excel logic needed for accurate invoicing.
Identify and resolve exceptions before invoicing (missing backup, unit-of-measure mismatches, unpriced work, contract conflicts, surcharge application issues), escalating issues when needed.

3) Billing Workbook Ownership

Own and control the Excel billing files used to calculate invoice line items from contract terms and work performed.
Implement practical controls (standard templates, change log, versioning, reasonableness checks, reconciliation flags, locked formulas/inputs where
appropriate).
Produce invoice-ready support packages that tie each major charge to the underlying operational record.

4) Accounting Partnership and Viewpoint ERP Support

Partner with Accounting to prepare invoices for review/approval and ensure Viewpoint entries match the Excel calculations.
Reconcile totals (Excel to Viewpoint) and ensure documentation is complete for auditability and customer support.
Support customer billing questions by providing traceable backup, clear explanations, and quick root-cause resolution.

5) Reporting and Continuous Improvement

Produce routine reporting for management (billing status, backlog, volumes shipped/received/disposed, transport/rental capture, dispute trends).
Drive process improvements that reduce late inputs and missed billables (simple forms and templates, standard close-out steps, clear “billable trigger” definitions).

6) Other duties as assigned

Success Measures

Invoice accuracy: Achieve and sustain high invoice accuracy vs. contract terms and documented work performed
Invoice timeliness: Improve billing cycle time by earlier, proactive collection of Operations, Project, and Transportation inputs
Invoice clarity: Improve customer understanding through clearer line items and supporting backup; reduce billing questions and errors

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications
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 required; Associate degree or related education preferred.
Minimum 2 years’ experience in complex invoicing, contract administration, or contract-to-cash revenue operations – related experience may be considered
Requires some operations experience or knowledge, in areas such as waste operations, project management support, or transportation operations.

Required Skills and Abilities

Strong ability to interpret and apply contract terms to real-world execution.
Advanced proficiency in Excel (building/maintaining structured workbooks, validations, pivots/reconciliations, error-checking).
Strong cross-functional coordination skills; comfortable driving timely inputs from Operations and Transportation.
High attention to detail; strong ownership mindset; able to escalate issues before they become invoice errors.
Strong written communication skills to improve invoice clarity and provide customer-ready backup narratives.

Computer Skills

Excel (advanced) required
ERP familiarity (Viewpoint preferred)
Word processing and standard business software

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is
occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The
employee must occasionally lift 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.

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