Waste Technician

Aleut Federal•Paducah, KY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the technician will perform tasks involving physical labor for large and small deactivation, decommissioning, demolition, environmental remediation and/or construction projects, to include all phases of the project. Typically, the Waste Operations group prepares, filling, loading, and unloading of waste containers. May involve other project activities as directed by the supervisor to include fueling and operation of hand and power tools and other light powered equipment.

Requirements

High School or GED is required at the very minimum.
1-5 years of directly related construction experience; or an equivalent combination of education, including apprenticeship program or vocational/technical school, and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as listed below.
Ability to read and understand measuring tools and devices, warning signs and labels on a construction site.
Ability to interpret plans, drawings, and written instructions and specifications.
Ability to read and understand work orders and organize work with minimum.
Ability to work effectively and amicably with other.
Ability to hear and speak, to communicate in-person and over a telephone and/or.
Ability to operate and maintain a variety of hand and power.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written.
Ability to work independently or in a team.
Possess basic problem-solving and math.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working on government installation, base, or facility preferred.
CPR & First Aid training is a plus.

Responsibilities

Load, unload, and identify materials, machinery, and tools, and distribute them to the appropriate locations, according to project plans and specifications.
Provide assistance to waste personnel preparing and loading waste containers.
Fuel heavy equipment.
Read and interpret plans, instructions, and specifications to determine work activities.
Perform equipment inspections and perform minor maintenance at the direction of the Superintendent.
Control traffic and serve as a spotter for heavy equipment in and around the work area.
Assist with loading and securement of waste containers.
Clean and prepare remediation sites to eliminate possible hazards.
Identify, pack, and transport hazardous and/or radioactive materials.
Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.