Waste Operator at UCOR

, , -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Waste Handling, Radiation Worker, Material Handling, Waste Processing, Decontamination, Forklift Operation, Hoisting and Rigging, Crane Operations, Verification and Validation, Cask Processing, Glovebox Operations, PAPR Fit Test, Safety Training, Chemical Knowledge, Team Collaboration, Problem Solving

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

Classification Title: Waste Operator Trainee- Waste Operator A Grade: X10 26*- X10 26 Requisition No.: 2590BU Number of Positions: 2 Location: Oak Ridge Organization: CNO Department: NOM Project Assignment: TWPC Posting Date: 11/3/2025 Closing Date: 11/10/2025 Executes and supports all actions required to process and compliantly package Contact Handled, Remote Handled and Oxide TRU Wastes, this also includes Low Level, Mixed Low Level and Secondary Waste. Waste Operator Trainee: Education/Experience: Entry level: AA/AS degree in Chemistry or related field or 3 years of directly related experience (waste handling) with a high school diploma or equivalent. Required Training / Qualifications: • Capable of acquiring a DOE Security Clearance • Meet physical qualifications of a radiation worker and ability to qualify as a Radiation Worker II with an annual Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) fit test and Supplied Air Respiratory Training Level Specific Responsibilities: Under direct supervision: • Perform activities of Waste Operator as directed by the Floor Supervisor or Waste Processing Manager or Facility Manager • Complete qualifications in Material Handling required for handling and storage of radioactive waste containers Waste Operator A: Education/Experience: AA/AS in Chemistry or related field and 8 years of directly relevant experience, along with demonstrated competency in WO Trainee/Apprentice qualifications. A minimum of 12 years of recent, relevant and progressive (waste handling) experience is required with a high school diploma or high school equivalency, along with demonstrated competency in WO Trainee qualifications. Required Training / Qualifications: All required training and qualifications listed as a WO Trainee • Site Specific Spotter Qualification • Site Specific Fuel Attendant Qualification • Crane Operations Qualification • Cask Processing Enclosure Operation Qualification • Hoisting and Rigging Rigger Qualification • General Forklift Operation • Verification and Validation Qualification • Waste Operations Qualification Level Specific Responsibilities: Under general supervision: • Perform Glovebox, Box Breakdown Area, and Cask Processing Enclosure Waste Operations which includes waste processing of Contact and Remote Handled drums and Boxes as well as Oxide and potentially energetic material Drums, Glovebox glove change outs, radiological and PCB decontamination activities, process area ventilation filter replacements. • Perform V & V of operating procedures after the revision process. • Perform waste operations which include waste box and drum movements into and out of the area under radiological controls, waste processing in supplied air suits and PAPRs, size reduction of waste articles using hand and portable power tools, hoisting and rigging activities and decontamination of work areas and containers. Relocation: YES X NO UCOR prohibits smoking in enclosed areas, including company vehicles. NOTE 1: Candidates eligible for 3161 status must so indicate on their résumé or cover sheet and provide a copy of their 3161 Preference-In-Hiring Eligibility form with their résumé. Section 3161 of the National Defense Authorization Act requires UCOR to give preference-in-hiring to qualified 3161 eligible displaced Department of Energy (DOE) contractor employees before other external hiring on DOE-funded work is considered. To be 3161 eligible, you must have worked for a DOE contractor on or before September 27, 1991. NOTE 2: Only web applications will be considered. TO APPLY: External Applicants (i.e. non-employees): go to the UCOR Employment external web site: https://ucor.com/employment [https://ucor.com/employment] to submit your cover letter and résumé for a job posting: For Internal Applicants, go to the UCOR internal web site: Human Resources and click on UCOR Job Postings. For best results, you may need to use Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome as your Internet browser. UCOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Waste Operator executes and supports actions required to process and package various types of waste, including Contact Handled and Remote Handled Wastes. Responsibilities include performing waste operations under supervision and ensuring compliance with safety and handling protocols.