Decon Laborer NWP

Decon Laborer

A Decon Laborer for the Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action (UMTRA) Project performs construction decontamination tasks at the Moab and Crescent Junction sites.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Performing cleaning and decontamination activities.
• Performing all duties in accordance with project policies and procedures, and complying with all federal, state, and local regulations for secure and safe operation.
• Conducting a thorough inspection of the tools and equipment assigned.
• Safely operate hand tools and powered hand tool equipment in different configurations as assigned.
• Properly completing all necessary paperwork as required by project procedures and federal, state, and local laws.
• Performing work required in a timely manner and maintaining adequate production in order to meet service schedules.

Minimum qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 0-3 years of experience in construction, decontamination and basic maintenance duties.

Skills and abilities:

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

Special requirements:

• Must pass pre-employment background check.
• Must pass pre-employment drug testing.
• Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.
• Ability to pass U.S. Government employment background check and acquire U.S. Government Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential card.

Preferred qualifications:

• A valid driver license is highly preferred, but not required for the Decon Laborer position.
• 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.

Physical demands:

• 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.).
• Physically able to perform job tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs alone.

Working environment:

• This position will work primarily outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions and temperature extremes.