Surface Plant Helper

Overview

Be part of the nation's only repository for the disposal of nuclear waste known as Transuranic (TRU) waste. Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO), managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP), is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Surface Plant Helper and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

This is a USW bargaining unit position. This position will be filled with SIMCO USW membership first in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement before any other candidate considerations.

• Assist with planning, layout, installation, troubleshooting and repair of facility equipment and systems.
• Follow all safety procedures, regulations, and policies.
• Conduct frequent inspections of work area to ensure safe working conditions.
• Promptly report any hazards or unsafe conditions to management.
• Perform mechanical/electrical tasks (plumbing, facility equipment, etc.).
• Transport, package, mark, label, and place hazardous and non-hazardous materials into designated storage areas.
• Perform duties related to the operation and maintenance of both surface and underground tool cribs.
• Perform similar and related duties as assigned.
• Potentially work in the WIPP underground mine and contaminated areas, requiring personal protective equipment with respirator and a pulmonary function test.
• Shift work may be required.

• High school graduate or equivalency.
• Must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances.

• One year of verifiable experience operating heavy equipment such as forklifts, skid steers, or similar.
• Class A CDL, previous radiation technology experience, or hazardous material handling experience preferred.
• Three (3) years of general maintenance experience desired.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance (Coverage on date of hire;
  Surgical concierge service; EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more)
• Shuttle commuter service from local areas
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program
• On‑site fitness center and other wellness support including some public gym membership reductions
• Company paid short‑term disability
• Company paid life insurance (1× annual salary)
• Pension plan providing monthly annuity after retirement and 401(k) with 0.50 matching up to 6%
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity; long‑term disability program; health and flexible savings accounts; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Pay rate of $35.31 per hour with annual increase in August to $36.19 (2026) per the CBA.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

If you are an applicant with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or is limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (575) 234‑8490 or email wipprecruiting.gov for assistance.

Reviews and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 will be conducted by SIMCO, and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required.