Grounds Equipment Operator

UCOR; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Oak Ridge is seeking a Grounds Equipment Operator to handle waste management and grounds maintenance tasks. The role involves operating heavy machinery, ensuring safety protocols, and performing manual labor in various outdoor conditions. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and demonstrate strong communication and safety awareness skills. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with potential for growth.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform advanced trade skills and observe safety rules.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and complete within allotted time.
• Must possess a valid Tennessee driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Waste receipt and offloading activities for disposal of low-level radioactive waste.
• Grounds maintenance, including operating mowers, tractors, and related tools.
• Heavy manual work, including excavation and moving heavy furniture.

Skills

Communication

Safety Awareness

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Graduate/GED

Tools

Forklifts

Power Tools

Hand Tools

Job description

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• Understand and follow specific verbal and written instructions.
• Observe safety rules. Work safely under all types of conditions such as confined spaces, considerable heights, outdoors in inclement weather, and in radiological areas.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as dictated by the job.
• Waste receipt and offloading activities for disposal of low-level radioactive waste containing hazardous substances. Includes use of electronic tablets to track shipments; loosening bungee cords, tarps, and tailgates; and directing truck drivers.
• Water management, including loading leachate tankers from an elevated platform, pumping landfill water, moving pumps and hoses, operating valves and controls, accurately reading gauges, recording data, and completing forms.
• Heavy manual work, including manual excavation, moving heavy furniture, and loading and unloading materials.
• Push, pull, lift, and carry 30 pounds.
• Perform considerable and repetitive bending, stooping, crouching, squatting, and walking.
• Grounds maintenance, including operating mowers, tractors, string trimmers, chainsaws, polesaws, and related tools for mowing, trimming, brush cutting, felling small trees, clearing, pruning, fertilizing, and seeding.
• Use chemicals such as fertilizer, pesticides, herbicides, and cleaning solutions.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, pressure washers, forklifts, small fuel truck, and similar equipment.
• Work at elevated heights.
• Spotting and flagging.
• Housekeeping and janitorial-type work.
• Clean gutters, buildings, walkways, and work areas.
• Distribute de-icing materials and shovel snow
• Escort personnel that do not have a Q-clearance.
• Assist in work planning, perform work in accordance with work control requirements, and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Perform work in related trades (e.g., carpentry) if requested.
• Occasionally work overtime performing these tasks.
  
  

Classification Title

Grounds Equipment Operator

Grade

14YA

Requisition No.

2529

Number Of Positions

1

Location:

Oak Ridge

Organization

Waste Management

Department

Onsite Disposal Ops and Storage

Project Assignment

EMWMF

Posting Date

05/14/2025

Closing Date

05/21/2025

Duties

• Understand and follow specific verbal and written instructions.
• Observe safety rules. Work safely under all types of conditions such as confined spaces, considerable heights, outdoors in inclement weather, and in radiological areas.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as dictated by the job.
• Waste receipt and offloading activities for disposal of low-level radioactive waste containing hazardous substances. Includes use of electronic tablets to track shipments; loosening bungee cords, tarps, and tailgates; and directing truck drivers.
• Water management, including loading leachate tankers from an elevated platform, pumping landfill water, moving pumps and hoses, operating valves and controls, accurately reading gauges, recording data, and completing forms.
• Heavy manual work, including manual excavation, moving heavy furniture, and loading and unloading materials.
• Push, pull, lift, and carry 30 pounds.
• Perform considerable and repetitive bending, stooping, crouching, squatting, and walking.
• Grounds maintenance, including operating mowers, tractors, string trimmers, chainsaws, polesaws, and related tools for mowing, trimming, brush cutting, felling small trees, clearing, pruning, fertilizing, and seeding.
• Use chemicals such as fertilizer, pesticides, herbicides, and cleaning solutions.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, pressure washers, forklifts, small fuel truck, and similar equipment.
• Work at elevated heights.
• Spotting and flagging.
• Housekeeping and janitorial-type work.
• Clean gutters, buildings, walkways, and work areas.
• Distribute de-icing materials and shovel snow
• Escort personnel that do not have a Q-clearance.
• Assist in work planning, perform work in accordance with work control requirements, and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Perform work in related trades (e.g., carpentry) if requested.
• Occasionally work overtime performing these tasks.
  
  

Job-Related Qualifications Required

• High School Graduate/GED
• Must be able to perform advanced trade skills and observe all safety rules and regulations
• Must pass alcohol/drug screen, physical exam and Respirator Fit Test
• Must have experience in related fields that include carpenter support functions related to large scale industrial maintenance.
• Must be able to work in an outdoor environment
• Ability to understand environmental, safety, and health requirements applicable to work at a DOE facility
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and complete within allotted time
• Good communication skills, and be physically able to do considerable walking, lifting, bending, stooping, crouching, carrying, etc.
• Ability to wear any and all PPE as required and be fitted and wear respirators as necessary to perform job functions
• Must possess a valid Tennessee driver's license
• Must pass site required training
• ‘Q’ Clearance is PREFERRED but must have the ability to obtain a clearance

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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