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

Facility Maintenance Supervisor

Date posted: December 12, 2024

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

Summary
Supervises the facility maintenance staff in providing maintenance support of waste processing, storage, and disposal to support plant activities by performing the following duties. The Facility Maintenance Supervisor is a lead member of the maintenance department and reports directly to the Maintenance Manager. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may receive occupational exposures to ionizing radiation that are As Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory limits.

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

Directly supervises the facility maintenance staff with daily work, PM schedules and emergent work orders. Provides mentoring and development for all direct reports. This position will be required to provide on-hands maintenance support as needed.
Takes assigned work for the facility maintenance department and obtains quotes, estimates and materials within plans and specifications.
Determines and/or performs maintenance duties related to cost savings for the business versus engaging contractors for special projects.
Inspects and checks materials and other factors assuring conformity to plans and specifications.
Maintains a detailed account of all work performed by the department with site tools for audit purposes.
Assures that site is adequately staffed to meet workload by coordinating with work control and PTO schedule.
Coordinates with all avenues including staff, operations, management and engineering in the decision process.
Maintains inventory and generates purchase requests for the department.
Performs Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for routine operations.
Apply and reinforce the skills learned through human performance training to prevent personal errors and errors by other team members.
Performs other related work activities as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises the facility maintenance staff. 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
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Five (5+) years’ experience in Operations/maintenance activities in hazardous waste management, environmental science, or radiological health environment, and/or maintenance activities in a chemical plant or refinery or equivalent combination of education and experience. Five (5+) years supervisory experience preferred.

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 percent 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. Willingness to learn and use PMC computer software.

Other Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and coordinate maintenance repair; to make supervisory decisions affecting maintenance activities; to effectively communicate with a wide variety of groups and individuals, both verbally and written; knowledge of hazardous waste site operations and required PPE.

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, 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. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 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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Health Physicist Generalist

Date posted: November 27, 2024

Department: Radiation Safety
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Location: Andrews, TX Facility

Summary
As a key position in the Radiation Safety Department (RSD) this position is responsible for general Health Physicist data review, validation, tracking, trending, and reporting duties for RSD with the Health Physicist concurrence/approval. 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.

Approval for Routine, Job coverage, and Lapel air samples via EMRS system
Preliminary Air Sample dose assignments and documentation as applicable based on a set of given conditions.
Compiling and trending of various radiological data, including:
- Environmental
- Occupational
Managing the Performance Indicator Reports for occupational and environmental data.
Issuing bioassays based on License requirements and as directed by the Internal Dosimetry Health Physicists.
Performing the initial data validation on bioassay data.
Assisting with the REMP:
- REMP Compliance/Tracking
- REMP results Management/ Importation of REMP/RACER Database
- Compiling monthly REMP reporting in the Performance Indicator Report
- Compiling and review of Semi-Annual REMP reports
- Compiling and review of Annual REMP reports o Initial Radiological Environmental Data Package Validation
- Initial Radiological Effluent Data Package Validation
- Assisting with formulating IL/AL exceedance letters and follow up Investigation letters to the TCEQ
- Tracking of radiological discharges to POTW
- Tracking of radiological discharges to TPDES permits
Reviewing and editing various reports, letters, and procedures as needed by supervision/management
Assisting the Rad Safety Administrative Specialist as needed
Applies and reinforces the skills learned through human performance training to prevent personal errors and errors by other team members
Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Not applicable.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each 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 one-year documented experience in a progressive office environment and/or in radiation safety administration; and documented experience and/or training in various office/data management software; or combination of education and experience per the discretion of the hiring manager.

Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write 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 calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

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

Other Skills and Abilities
Must possess strong organizational skills and highly developed verbal and written communication skills including composition and grammar. Must possess the ability to work with senior managers to develop complex documents in a time-constrained environment. Demonstrated ability to be detail oriented, interpret requirements, and utilize Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook software programs. Must have knowledge of conventional administrative practices. Must be able to multitask.

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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Shipping/Receiving Clerk

Date posted: November 12, 2024

Department: Operations Support
Reports to: Shipping/Receiving Supervisor
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Andrews Worksite Facility

Summary
Responsible for all activities related to the facility incoming and outgoing non-waste related shipments. This position reports directly to the Shipping/Receiving 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.

Compares identifying information and counts, weighs or measures items of incoming and outgoing shipments to verify against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records, as appropriate.
Prepares items for shipments to include assembles wooden or cardboard containers or selects pre-assembled containers. Affixes shipping labels on packed cartons or stamps/stencils/glues identifying shipping information on cartons.
Performs receiving inspections for all non-waste related goods and services for the facility.
Assists accounting department in tracking and expensing purchase ordered goods and services.
Determines method of shipments and serves as the main contact for outgoing express mail services. Coordinates all pick up and deliveries with these services.
Manages and tracks uniform issuance, vending machines and copy repair services. Maintains inventory of shipping materials and supplies.
Manages and receives bills of ladings and approves receipts of materials brought onsite.
Reviews invoices and receives purchase orders within Accounting Software.
Routes items to departments. Operates tier lift truck, fork lifts, or uses hand-truck, as appropriate, to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage or work area in a timely manner.
Tracks the small Business Account spending for janitorial, uniforms, break room supplies, goods and services.
Post weights and shipping charges and affixes postage
Unpacks and examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.
Apply and reinforce the skills learned through human performance training to prevent personal errors and errors by other team members.
Performs other related duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job may have supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required. Three years related experience and/or training required.

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 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 Inventory Software and Order Processing software.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is frequently 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 is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may receive occupational exposures to ionizing radiation that are As Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory limits. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

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Concrete Precast Facility Operator

Date posted: November 7, 2024

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

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;
Performs Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for routine operations.
Apply and reinforce the skills learned through human performance training to prevent personal errors and errors by other team members.
Performs other related work activities as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This 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

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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Facility Support Worker

Date posted: October 31, 2024

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

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

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Include:

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

Supervisory Responsibilities
None.

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

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

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

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

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may receive occupational exposures to ionizing radiation that are As Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory limits. Work is conducted outdoors in hot, cold, windy, rainy, and snowy weather. Occasional exposure to heavy equipment noise.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The noise level is usually loud.

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Procurement Clerk

Date posted: October 23, 2024

Department: Procurement
Reports To: Procurement Agent
Location: Andrews, TX Worksite Facility

Summary
The procurement clerk is responsible for supporting the procurement team by handling purchasing transactions, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services. This role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication. 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.

Prepare and process purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner.
Liaise with vendors to obtain quotes, confirm orders, and resolve any discrepancies.
Maintain accurate records of orders and vendors.
Input purchasing data into the accounting system and ensure all information is current and accurate.
Generate reports on purchasing activities for management review.
Ensure adherence to company policies and procurement procedures.
Address issues related to order fulfillment, such as delays or quality concerns, and escalating as necessary.
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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
Associates Degree in Business or related discipline from an accredited college or university preferred; and a minimum of (2) years related experience as a purchasing clerk; and/or training; or 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 an 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 percentage and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

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

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
None required

Other Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated strong organizational and multitasking skills as well as excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

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 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 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may receive occupational exposures to ionizing radiation that are As Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within 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.

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.

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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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.

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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