Radioactive Field Technician

At Weston Solutions, Inc. you will do meaningful work and make valuable contributions. Employee ownership at Weston is a path to professional growth and access to diverse opportunities in a highly connected community that works together across key service areas to make a difference in the environment. Weston has continued to evolve and adapt to our changing world as a premier provider of environmental and infrastructure services for over sixty years. In both the public and private sectors our teams help identify, solve, mitigate, and manage critical environmental issues to help clients achieve a more sustainable future.

Weston is seeking a Radioactive Field Technician that is a reliable and safety-focused individual to support waste management operations. The ideal candidate will meet basic requirements and, ideally, bring relevant experience in hazardous materials handling and facility operations. This role involves hands-on tasks in a regulated environment, with training provided as needed.

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Expected Outcome:

• Performing critical thinking about safety before performing hazardous tasks
• Picking up, transporting, and handling waste/material on and off-site
• Using a barcode scanner to retrieve and store waste/material
• Utilizing air purifying and/or supplied air respiratory protection
• Operating forklifts, various waste handling equipment, and hand tools
• Operating facilities including monitoring mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's License

It is also desirable, but not mandatory, that the candidate meets the following qualifications:

• Two years' experience in waste management or related activities
• Experience in operating materials-handling equipment
• HAZWOPER 40-hour training and current 8-hour refresher training. If candidate does not possess, this will be provided
• Ability to obtain a CDL with HAZMAT endorsement
• Experience sorting/segregating material in a glovebox
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (Q)

We fully invest in our people: Weston provides a generous, comprehensive benefits package program that offers employees high value options with solid financial protection, meeting the personal needs of its people and their families.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with base and matching employer stock contributions.
• Paid time off includes personal, holiday and parental.
• Life and disability plans.
• Critical illness and accident plans.
• Work/Life flexibility.
• Professional development opportunities.

Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, and other compensable factors.