Heavy Equipment Operator Performs work in specialized field of Heavy Equipment Operator or Waste Processing for Facility. Works under the general supervision of the Operations Supervisor. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may receive occupational exposures to ionizing radiation that are As Low As is Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) and within regulatory limits. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Conveys materials and items from receiving and/or production areas to storage and/or to other designated areas. May operate stabilization treatment system, process equipment, compactors and conveyor, pumps, valves and control boards. May operate and maintain process equipment to include sorters, blaster, separators, compactors and mixers. Handles and manages containers in compliance with regulations. May prepare records for tracking the movement and location of waste to and from the stabilization system. May collects samples of waste from containers and the stabilization tank system. Recognizes container leakage and/or damage. Collects and manages all spills of waste in accordance with the Emergency Response Plan. Operates roll-off bin truck. Performs preventative pre-op checks and maintenance for process equipment. Loads and unloads transport trucks; Performs disposal crew duties such as, mixing waste using a track hoe and prentice arm machinery; Ability to operate power industrial trucks, roll-off bin truck, hand trucks, and power jacks; Transports waste containers to site locations using various transport equipment including trucks, forklifts or a container stacker. May prepare tracking records for the movement of waste on the site. General labor including; housekeeping, general maintenance, and assisting other departments as required. Works closely with other Operators, which may also include training. Treats and disposes of hazardous/low level radioactive waste. May perform Job Safety Analysis (JSA) for routine operations; Apply and reinforce the skills learned through human performance training to prevent personal and other team member errors. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED); one to five (1-5+) year(s) of heavy equipment and/or radiation waste experience required, preferably in specialized field at WCS or equivalent facility. Must have a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience using cranes and heavy equipment. NCCCO certification preferred, but not required.
Language Skills:
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations and other employees of the organization. Mathematical SkillsAbility 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 SkillsTo 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.
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.
