Truck Driver 04089 NWP

North Wind Group•Crescent Junction, UT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

A Truck Driver for the Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action (UMTRA) Project safely operates trucks receiving, loading, and transporting low-level radioactive waste tailings at the Moab and Crescent Junction sites. Equipment may include 40-ton articulated dump trucks, water trucks or wagons, tractor trailer haul trucks, service trucks, etc.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.
Three (3) years of experience operating and driving construction-related trucks as assigned.
Ability to understand the operational characteristics of the assigned equipment.
Ability to understand basic maintenance requirements of the assigned equipment.
Ability to clearly communicate professionally, both orally and in written form, and to maintain records related to the job.
Motivated and willing to work as part of a team and perform multiple job functions.
Possess the ability to execute tasks after receiving written or oral instructions.
Must have knowledge of and comply with all regulations and procedures governing safe driving, and inspection and maintenance of equipment.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, weekends, and night shifts, pending demand.
Must pass pre-employment background check.
Must pass pre-employment drug testing.
Must have a valid driver license.
Ability to pass U.S. Government employment background check and acquire U.S. Government Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential card.
Ability to work in different types of personal protective equipment (half-face, full-face respirators, Tyvek, etc.) while performing various tasks/activities (e.g., climbing, walking, stopping, etc.) in different work environments (e.g., cold, heat, etc.)
Ability to qualify as a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Radiation Worker II and complete Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) worker qualification and pass a HAZWOPER/respirator user medical exam.

Nice To Haves

Experience on UMTRA type projects is highly desirable.
Experience in work environments with exposure to all weather conditions and temperature extremes.

Responsibilities

Performing all duties in accordance with project policies and procedures, and complying with all federal, state, and local regulations for secure and safe operation.
Conducting a thorough inspection of the equipment assigned.
Safely operating tractor trailer equipment in different configurations as assigned.
Ensuring the containers are properly secured or re-secured.
Properly completing all necessary paperwork as required by project procedures and federal, state, and local laws.
Performing work required in a timely manner and maintaining adequate production in order to meet service schedules.