Hazardous Waste Shipper – DOT & Radiological Transport

Navarro Research; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision

401k Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Navarro Research and Engineering is seeking a Waste Shipper in Oak Ridge, TN, to support compliant preparation and shipment of radioactive and chemical waste regulated as DOT hazardous material. You will coordinate with waste management, radiological control, environmental, operations, and transportation personnel to ensure shipments are accurate and compliant.

The role requires familiarity with DOT hazmat, FMCSA regulations, and current Advanced Radiological/Advanced Chemical Transportation

Qualifications

• One to three years of experience shipping radioactive and chemical waste regulated as DOT hazardous material.
• Knowledge of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations applicable to hazardous-material transportation.
• Current Advanced Radiological Transportation training or qualification.
• Current Advanced Chemical Transportation or Advanced Mixed Waste training or qualification.
• Working knowledge of hazardous-material shipping documentation, packaging, marking, labeling, and placarding requirements.
• Ability to review detailed technical and regulatory information and produce accurate, complete shipment records.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, carriers, and other shipment stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate shipments of radioactive and chemical waste regulated as DOT hazardous material.
• Review waste profiles, shipping descriptions, classifications, packaging selections, quantities, and supporting records for accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and verify shipping papers, manifests, package markings, labels, and placards required for each shipment.
• Inspect packages and shipment configurations before release to confirm compliance with applicable transportation and site requirements.
• Coordinate shipment schedules, carrier arrangements, pickup activities, and required communications with internal organizations and external transportation providers.
• Apply applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requirements to motor-carrier shipments and shipment planning activities.
• Maintain organized shipment files and records that support traceability, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness.
• Identify and resolve shipment documentation or compliance issues before waste is released for transportation.
• Perform work in accordance with established safety, radiological control, chemical handling, quality, security, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Hazmat shipping

Regulatory compliance

Carrier coordination

Documentation review

Tools

FMCSA rules

Job description

Navarro Research and Engineering is seeking a Waste Shipper in Oak Ridge, TN, to support compliant preparation and shipment of radioactive and chemical waste regulated as DOT hazardous material. You will coordinate with waste management, radiological control, environmental, operations, and transportation personnel to ensure shipments are accurate and compliant.

The role requires familiarity with DOT hazmat, FMCSA regulations, and current Advanced Radiological/Advanced Chemical Transportation