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NGF HRLY FT Laborers & Helpers

7 days ago Requisition

Classification

Title:

Grade:

Rate Group 05

Requisition No.:

2760BU

Organization:

Mission Operations

Location:

ORNL

Number of Positions:

4

Project Assignment:

ORNL Facility Maintenance

Posting Date:

7/14/2026

Closing Date:

7/21/2026

• Follow specific oral and written instructions.
• Follow proper safety procedures and work safely under all types of conditions such as confined spaces, at considerable heights, inclement weather, and in radiological areas requiring special protective clothing and wearing a respirator.
• Ability to perform heavy manual work including manual excavation, moving heavy furniture, loading and unloading materials, waste handling and disposal activities, housekeeping duties, and maintaining roads and grounds.
• Able to work individually and as part of a team.
• Operate weed eaters for grass cutting.
• Use mechanical and power tools for trimming trees and pruning shrubs, heavy brush cutting and clearing areas.
• Clean gutters, buildings, walkways and shops.
• Distribute de-icing materials and remove snow as needed.
• Use chemicals such as fertilizer, pesticides, and cleaning solutions.
• Must be able to push, pull, lift a maximum of 30 pounds, and do repetitive bending, and squatting.
• Assist in work planning, perform work in accordance with work control requirements, and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Must be capable of using the appropriate PPE for the work being performed including full face respirators, powered air purifying respirators, typically Level C&D protective clothing, fall protection, and hearing protection.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.
• Must possess the ability to function alone or as a part of a team.
• Report unsafe or potentially unsafe conditions to supervision and/or Facility Management.
• Work only on the systems, devices, and activities for which they are trained and authorized.

• Completion of a United States Department of Labor-recognized apprenticeship program (proof of completion required) in the relevant craft/trade and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the relevant trade/trade OR
• where one has not completed a United States Department of Labor-recognized apprenticeship program in the relevant craft/trade, a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in the relevant craft/trade in an industrial and/or commercial setting.
• Preferred previous experience in a Rad Worker II setting.

• Qualification for Laborer work is based on a combination of classroom training, formal Laborer trade, military, college or other training, work experience and on-the-job training. Experience may be a combination of, or include formal technical related education courses, hands-on field or classroom lab work that may or may not result in licenses or certifications
• Must be able to perform advanced trade skills and observe all safety rules and regulations.
• DOE L or Q security clearance or the ability to obtain the same.
• Skills in specific job duties must be acquired through classroom and on-the-job training periods. Must have ability to pass required site training (e.g., GET/Park worker, HAZWOPER, RWII, etc.)
• Ability to participate in physically demanding work while wearing personal protective equipment including respiratory protection.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member.

• Must be able to pass a drug screen, physical, and must be able to be medically qualified to wear a respirator, wear required hearing protection and required fall protection.
• Use the appropriate PPE for the work being performed including full face respirators, powered air purifying respirators, typically Level C&D protective clothing.
• Able to lift 30 lbs., climb ladders, work at elevated surfaces, in open excavations, confined spaces, etc.
• Ability to understand environmental, safety, and health requirements applicable to work at a DOE facility.
• Work in indoor and outdoor activities in all weather conditions to include extreme heat and cold weather conditions.
• Be physically able to do considerable walking, lifting, bending, stooping, crouching, carrying, etc.

UCOR prohibits smoking in enclosed areas, including company vehicles.

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.

Only web applications will be considered.