Waste Operator B (Hot Cell)

Classification Title:

Waste Operator B (Hot Cell)

Grade:

Rate Group 30N ATLC

Requisition No.:

2702BU

Number of Positions:

1

Location:

TWPC

Organization:

CNO

Department:

Facility Operations

Project Assignment:

TWPC

Posting Date:

4/20/2026

Closing Date:

4/27/2026

Relocation:

☐ YES

☒ NO

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION:

Executes and supports all actions required to process and compliantly package Contact Handled, Remote Handled and Oxide TRU Wastes, this also includes Low Level, Mixed Low Level and Secondary Waste.

Required Training / Qualifications: 

All required training and qualifications for Waste Operator A: Education/Experience: AA/AS in Chemistry or related field OR a minimum of 12 years of recent, relevant and progressive waste handling experience is required with a high school diploma or high school equivalency, along with demonstrated competency in WO Trainee qualifications. 

Must be able to obtain and maintain: 

• Site Specific Spotter Qualification
• Site Specific Fuel Attendant Qualification
• Crane Operations Qualification
• Cask Processing Enclosure Operation Qualification 
• Hoisting and Rigging Rigger Qualification
• General Forklift Operation
• Verification and Validation Qualification
• Waste Operations Qualification
• Lift Competent Person Qualification
• Remote Handled Operations Qualification
• Central Characterization Program (CCP) Canister 

Level Specific Responsibilities: Under general supervision:

• Perform Glovebox, BBA, CPE and Hot Cell Waste Operations which includes waste processing of Contact and Remote Handled drums as well as Oxide and potentially energetic material Drums, radiological and PCB decontamination activities
• Perform V & V of operating procedures after the revision process. 
• Perform hot cell remote waste operations which include Manipulator and PAR Operations, and drum movements into and out of the area under radiological controls, remote handled waste processing , size reduction using manipulators for waste articles requiring the use of hand and portable power tools , hoisting and rigging activities and decontamination of work areas and containers.

UCOR prohibits smoking in enclosed areas, including company vehicles.

NOTE 1: Candidates eligible for 3161 status must so indicate on their résumé or cover sheet and provide a copy of their 3161 Preference-In-Hiring Eligibility form with their résumé. Section 3161 of the National Defense Authorization Act requires UCOR to give preference-in-hiring to qualified 3161 eligible displaced Department of Energy (DOE) contractor employees before other external hiring on DOE-funded work is considered. To be 3161 eligible, you must have worked for a DOE contractor on or before September 27, 1991.

NOTE 2: Only web applications will be considered.

TO APPLY:

External Applicants (i.e., non-employees): go to the UCOR Employment external web site: https://ucor.com/employment to submit your cover letter and résumé for a job posting.

For Internal Applicants, go to the UCOR internal web site: UCOR Career Center

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