Driver/Overhead Crane Laborer 04200 NWP

Location: Moab, Utah – Regular Full Time – No travel required

About the Role

A Truck Driver/Overhead Crane Laborer 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, overhead cranes, etc.

Responsibilities

• Perform all duties in accordance with project policies and procedures, and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations for secure and safe operation.
• Conduct a thorough inspection of the equipment assigned.
• Safely operate tractor trailer equipment in different configurations as assigned.
• Ensure the containers are properly sealed, secured, or re-secured.
• Properly complete all necessary paperwork as required by project procedures and federal, state, and local laws.
• Perform work required in a timely manner and maintain adequate production to meet service schedules.

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.
• Must pass pre-employment background check and 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Physical Demands

• Stand/walk for long periods of time in an outside environment.
• Sit, talk, or hear as required.
• Use hands or fingers to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Working Environment

Outdoor work environment with exposure to all weather conditions and temperature extremes.

Schedule

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, weekends, and night shifts, pending demand.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Health, life, and disability insurance benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid leave.
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible employees.