Waste Mechanic Trainee (WMT) is an entry-level position within the Waste Management Department at Argonne National Laboratory. A WMT will enter a comprehensive training program (2-3 years), which has the goal of getting the WMT familiar with Waste Management’s job functions, policies, procedures, forms, and checklists. The WMT will participate in training activities as assigned, attends courses held on or off site and maintains passing grades on written or oral examinations. Under the direction of a Foreman, works with Waste Management Mechanics or works alone as training and knowledge progresses preparing hazardous chemicals and radioactive wastes for treatment, storage and shipment, asbestos remediation, spill cleanup, radioactive decontamination, replacement of radioactive HEPA filters, post operational cleanup, or other required duties as assigned by the Supervisor. A successful candidate must be self-motivated, willing to learn, team oriented, willing to follow directions, work safely, compliantly, and efficiently.

This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Ability to model Argonne’s Core Values: Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork.High School Diploma or equivalent experience.To perform the essential functions of this position successful applicants must provide proof of U.S. citizenship, which is required to comply with federal regulations and contract.Proficient in the use of hand and power toolsWorking knowledge of job-related use of computersAble to work from elevated aerial/scissor liftsMedically certified to wear a full-face respiratorMedically certified to operate overhead cranesMechanically inclinedWilling to work overtime (>40 hours per week)

Job Family

Union

Job Profile

Waste Mgmt Mechanic Train

Worker Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

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