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.

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

TSDF-Rail Operator

Date posted: October 10, 2024

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

Summary
Performs work in the operations of the facility and rail. 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.

Attend daily pre-job briefings.
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 trucks, 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.
Assists Lead Rail Operator and Supervisor in organizing and planning rail interchanges
Work with the Transportation Coordinator on rail inventory
Prepare for the type of work required, materials needed and equipment to be used.
Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew.
Comply with company policies and job orders, and safety regulations.
Analyzes and resolves work issues or assists employees in problem solving.
Apply and reinforce the skills learned through training to prevent personal errors and errors by other team members.
Performs other related work activities as required.
Assists in organizing and planning rail interchanges.
Handle rail off loads, and disposals.
May coordinate locomotive maintenance.
May Interact with the RR to ensure compliance with all rail equipment requirements.
Cooperate with FRA site audits and inspections to ensure compliance with federal regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities
None.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
HS Diploma or equivalent with two to three years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of one year rail experience, RCO qualified and fluent GCOR is a plus.

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 units of measures, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percentage

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.

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 accommodation 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 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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Payroll/HR Administrator

Date posted: October 4, 2024

Reports To: Human Resources Manager
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Location: Andrews, TX worksite facility

Summary
The Payroll/HR Administrator facilitates, maintains, and administers the payroll processes. This role provides administrative support to the human resources function as needed, including scheduling interviews, HRIS entry, record-keeping, and file maintenance. This position requires first line open, positive, supportive communication with all employees, vendors, and guests.

Payroll Administration

Enters, maintains, and processes information in the payroll system; information may include employee new hire, hourly rates, salaries, commissions, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, court orders, and other information.
Ensures proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, other deductions.
Reconciles bi-weekly payroll in coordination with the HR Generalist to assist Accounting with the general ledger and monthly bank statements.
Partners with Accounting in the issues, or reissues, physical or replacement checks or direct deposits due to payroll errors or final discharge.
Records and processes federal and state payroll tax deposits.
Processes required documents through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record-keeping and proper deductions.
Assists with processing of terminations.
Makes photocopies; mails, scans and emails documents; and performs other clerical functions.
Assists or prepares correspondence as requested.
Prepares and maintains employee payroll files.

Human Resources/ Recruiting Support

Prepares new hire employee files.
Assists with recruitment and interview process. Tracks status of candidates in HRIS and responds with follow-up letters at the end of the recruiting process.
Coordinates interviews, pre-employment drug testing, and background investigations.
Partners with travel vendors planning for out of area applicant interviews.
Partners with HR Generalist to schedule and may conduct new employee onboarding to foster positive attitude and work culture toward company goals.
Responds to inquiries regarding payroll and general employee questions.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

Proficient with ADP payroll software
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Working understanding of human resource payroll and HR principles, practices and procedures.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education & Experience

Associate’s degree in human resources or related field and/or equivalent experience.
Minimum two years Payroll/HR experience required.

Supervisory Responsibilities
None.

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 occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel 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 focus. This is a fast-paced position.

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

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Licensing & Permitting Manager

Date posted: October 4, 2024

Department: Integrated Services
Reports To: VP-Integrated Services
Location: Remote

Summary
Oversees all radioactive material licenses, performance assessment efforts, and any amendments or modifications to them, and assists with all other regulatory matters associated with WCS license and RCRA permits. This position is the primary interface and contact for the Texas Low Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission regarding all Import and Export Applications as well as all reporting or coordination for Commission meetings. Assures all license and associated permit reporting, systems, and documentation comply with the license and permit regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following (Other duties may be assigned):

Directs and develops the content and format for licensing and as applicable associated permitted submissions and amendments to TCEQ, DSHS, or the NRC as needed.
Coordinates with senior management to advise them on the development and implementation of licensing strategy, potential areas of concern, and new government/regulatory developments at the state and federal level.
Negotiates directly with licensing authorities regarding company’s filings.
Directs and manages all licensing activities, processes, and initiatives and provides technical support and input for all licensing and procedure related activities to all departments. Is the licensing and regulatory authority for WCS over the performance assessment and manages all updates and work activity associated with it.
Reviews proposed rulemakings and regulatory publications to keep apprised of new regulatory developments, and provides technical support for the Part 61, rulemakings, or other appropriate initiatives at the state and federal levels.
Obtains necessary regulatory authorizations to conduct WCS operations in support of desired business opportunities including licenses, amendments, procedural/plans, or regulatory changes.
Reviews and verifies the accuracy of data sent to licensing authorities.
Manages direct reports and coordinates with other departments to ensure operational procedures are tracked through creation, review, editing and regulatory approval, as applicable.
Establishes policies to ensure WCS complies with applicable regulations and licenses.

Technical Experience
Must have demonstrated experience to solve complex regulatory issues. Experience in licensing and permitting, and/or operations involving the storage of Spent Nuclear Fuel are highly desired. A comprehensive understanding and experience in assessing the public health and environmental impacts associated with disposal of Low-Level Radioactive Waste and storage of SNF is also highly desirable.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises employees in the Licensing and Permitting Department consisting of compliance specialists. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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
B.S. Degree in a Science, Engineering or an appropriate related field and a minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in the nuclear industry, waste disposal, and/or in a regulatory oversight role.

Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability
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.

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

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
N/A

Other Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of nuclear regulations; exercising sound judgment; strong interpersonal and communication skills are required. Apply and reinforce the skills learned through Human Performance Improvement (HPI) training to prevent personal errors and errors by other team members.

Other Qualifications
Must be able to travel 40% of the time.

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 and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. 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 is occasionally exposed to risk of radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

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

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Office Assistant

Date posted: September 13, 2024

Reports To: Human Resources Manager
FLSA Status: Part-time/Non-exempt – 3 day/week (10-15 hrs.) – No Benefits Offered
Location: Dallas, TX

Summary
The Administrative Assistant will provide intermediate level administrative and clerical tasks related to staff support to the general organizational operations. This position reports directly to the Human Resources Manager and supports the WCS offices. This position provides all necessary organizational support and is responsible for a variety of tasks.

Summary:

Greet and direct office visitors, answer main telephone system, respond to direct requests for information and/or forward messages to the appropriate staff.
Maintain Fed-Ex, UPS, Amazon, USPS, and Staples accounts.
General office duties such as filing, copying, flow of correspondence, etc.
Ordering supplies, business cards, and name plates as needed.
Ordering, stocking and maintaining the kitchen supplies and supply room as necessary.
Coordinate materials for meetings and other activities of the organization.
Provide meeting support, as needed (e.g., scheduling conference rooms, coordinating food, logistics, scheduling travel).
Other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be 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
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Minimum of two years office administrative support.

Excellent organizational skills and the ability to excel at details, multi-tasking and working under deadlines
required. Must have experience and be skilled in the use of software programs including Outlook, MS Word.

Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

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

Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have a knowledge of Internet and Power Point software.

Other Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to be detail oriented, interpret requirements, coordinate interdepartmental activities as a team player, utilize Microsoft Word and Outlook software programs and operate imaging scanning equipment. Must have knowledge of conventional administrative practices.

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

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

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

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

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

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

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

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently 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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Janitorial Supervisor

Date posted: July 2nd, 2024

Department: Operations Support
Reports to: Facility Manager
Location: Andrews, Tx Worksite Facility

Summary
This position is responsible for the direction/performance of the daily janitorial/housekeeping tasks as required at the WCS Worksite Facility, located in Andrews, Tx. This position reports to the Facility Manager. The Janitorial Supervisor oversees the day-to-day duties of all custodians while performing routine cleaning of offices and maintenance of tile and carpeted floors in buildings; solves cleaning problems. Assigns custodian work schedules and coordinates special cleaning projects with department heads.

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

Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms daily using established practices and procedure. Includes toilets, urinals, sinks, fixtures, floors, lockers etc.
Clean, dust, and wipe furniture daily; sweep, mop, scrub, vacuum floors daily and general spot cleaning; empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers daily; refill restroom dispensers as needed.
Strip, clean, buff and apply floor sealer and floor finish to hard surface floors, and
Shampoo carpets as needed.
Wash accessible interior and exterior windows. Clean blinds.
Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. Use as directed.
Must pay attention to detail, must be able to speak, read and write in English.
Perform related duties as required.

Janitorial Supervision Responsibilities

Oversee the activities, production, and schedule of the assigned janitorial staff in the department.
Oversees the daily workflow of the janitorial department
Provides constructive and timely performance feedback.
Ensuring that this work is performed in a safe and workman-like fashion.
Determining type of chemicals and equipment necessary for specific cleaning tasks
Assigns custodian schedules and coordinates cleaning projects with department heads.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
Thorough understanding of operations policies and practices.

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent.

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 customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Other Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of cleaning solutions and janitorial equipment.
Able to bend, stoop and reach.
Work with and around chemical cleaning compounds.
Operate powered equipment normally found in janitorial operations.

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. Must be able to traverse the worksite facility.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear 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
While performing the duties of this job the employee may occasionally be exposed to cleaning chemicals and low-level noise exposure from cleaning equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may receive occupational exposures to ionizing radiation that are As Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory limits.

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Waste Acceptance Specialist

Date posted: November 8, 2023

Department: Waste Acceptance
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Andrews, TX Facility Worksite

Summary
This position is responsible for document review of all incoming and outgoing licensed hazardous and non-hazardous waste received by the facility to ensure compliance with DOT, IATA and NRC 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.

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

Daily review of all shipping paperwork to ensure compliance with DOT, IATA and NRC requirements for safe transport of all waste in certified containers.
Assists Customer Service representatives in resolving discrepancies and inadequacies.
Acts as mediator and facilitator between customers and inventory shipments.
Plans activities relating to the characterization and transportation of radioactive/mixed waste and
hazardous/non-hazardous waste to and from the facility.
Conducts a weekly review of scheduled loads.
Maintains an accurate inventory of on-site waste.
Ensures inventory stays in compliance with all federal and state permits, licenses, and regulations. Apply and reinforce the skills learned through human performance training to prevent personal errors and errors by other team members.

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) preferred, two years environmental waste experience a plus. or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

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

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

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

Other Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated knowledge or ability in the following areas; Resource Conservation and Recovery Act(RCRA); Department of Transportation(DOT); Texas Commission on Environmental Quality(TCEQ); Texas Administration Code(TAC); Understanding of 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.

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

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.

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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