Waste Handling Technician - 2nd Shift

BWXT•Jonesborough, TN

8d•$26 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

The Waste Handling Technician supports munitions manufacturing operations by safely processing, treating, packaging, and managing waste streams, including depleted uranium (DU)-contaminated materials and liquid waste systems. This position ensures all waste-handling activities meet strict environmental, radiological, safety, and regulatory requirements while supporting safe and efficient plant operations. Work is performed in controlled environments and requires consistent adherence to procedures, documentation practices, and contamination‑control methods.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or associate degree preferred.
4+ years of experience in waste handling, chemical processing, or industrial operations.
Experience working with hazardous materials; radiological or DU experience preferred.
Ability to follow detailed procedures and work in a highly regulated environment.
Strong attention to detail, documentation accuracy, and commitment to safety.
Ability to wear PPE and work in controlled or radiological areas.
Basic computer skills for data entry and recordkeeping.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
All candidates must be U.S. citizens.
Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening.
The position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

Nice To Haves

technical training or associate degree preferred
radiological or DU experience preferred

Responsibilities

Perform stabilization and treatment of DU-containing and hazardous waste in accordance with approved procedures.
Operate liquid waste treatment systems, including plant sewer processes and effluent handling equipment.
Handle, transfer, package, label, and store waste materials according to regulatory and site requirements.
Prepare waste for storage, shipment, or disposal with complete and accurate documentation.
Follow all safety, radiological, environmental, and waste-handling procedures; correctly utilize PPE and contamination‑control practices.
Operate and monitor pumps, mixers, tanks, solidification equipment, and related systems; report abnormal conditions promptly.
Complete work under approved procedures, permits, and Radiological Work Permits (RWPs).
Maintain accurate logs, records, manifests, and process data.
Keep work areas clean, organized, and compliant with proper waste segregation and housekeeping expectations.
Respond to spills, leaks, alarms, or abnormal conditions; report near misses and unsafe situations.
Work collaboratively with waste operations, environmental, radiological control, safety, and production teams.
Support continuous improvement and safe, efficient waste-processing operations.