Solid Waste Operator

Amentum; New Providence (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Solid Waste Operator to join our team on Andros Island, Bahamas, supporting AUTEC mission. This position is reserved for Bahamian citizens only.

Responsibilities include operating roll-on/roll-off trucks, waste processing equipment, and ensuring safety and environmental compliance. Must hold a Bahamian driver's license and valid Class B CDL within one year of hire, with English proficiency and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of solid waste or related experience.
• Must have a valid Bahamian driver's license to operate assigned trucks.
• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure fitness for duty during working hours and work safely.
• Plan daily work by completing task hazard assessments.
• Operate various solid waste and recycling vehicles and equipment.
• Prepare waste for shipment off-site and ensure proper paperwork.
• Maintain PPE and keep the Solid Waste yard organized for safety.
• Assist with spill response and environmental, health, and safety duties.

Skills

Valid Class B CDL

Manual transmission

English fluency

Basic math

Safety conscious

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Solid Waste Operator to join our teamon Andros Island, Bahamasto support the Atlantic Undersea Test and Evaluation Center (AUTEC) mission. This position is reserved for Bahamian citizens only.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Ensure fitness for duty during working hours (not under the influence of alcohol or drugs & mentally and physically capable of performing work safely).

• Participate in planning daily work through completing task hazard assessments.

• Complete task specific, job specific, or project specific training as required.

• Perform inspections on vehicles and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE), before, during, and after use.

• Wear PPE when necessary; store and maintain the PPE in a manner that safeguards the PPE.

• Identify and report environmental, health, or safety hazards (EHS); correct hazards if authorized and able to do so.

• Immediately report all incidents and near misses to the Solid Waste & QRP Supervisor or EHS Manager.

• Operate roll-on/roll-off trucks, refuse trucks, recycling trucks, pick-up trucks, and forklifts.

• Operate trash compactor, composter, drum and can crusher, and cardboard baler.

• Prepare solid waste and recycling materials for shipment off-site to include paperwork.

• Ensure that base personnel depositing waste and recycling materials sign in and out of the Solid Waste Compound and that they only unload materials in authorized areas.

• Prepare the base for hurricane readiness.

• Assist with spill response by being an auxiliary member of the Facility Response Team.

• Assist other sections within the EHS Department as directed.

• Operate vehicles and equipment that assists the installation in recycling or waste disposal.

• Organizing the Solid Waste yard to promote safety and sanitation.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• 1-3 years of experience in solid waste or equivalent experience in fields that have similar tasks, such as heavy equipment or construction.

• Must have a valid Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL), within one (1) year of hire.

• Must be able to drive a manual transmission vehicle.

• Must have a Bahamian driver's license in order to operate roll-on/roll-off trucks, refuse trucks, pick-up trucks and forklifts.

• Must be able to routinely lift up to 50 pounds.

• Must be able to frequently climb ladders, on vehicles and on piles of rock, sand and debris.

• Must be able to adhere to the project's environmental, health and safety requirements.

• Must be able to read, write and speak English.

• Must be proficient at basic math in order to ensure that containers are not overloaded and to accurately document time worked.

• Must be able to work on Saturdays or Sundays, as needed.

• Travel is minimal, but will be required for some training courses.

• This position is reserved for Bahamian citizens only.

• Must be a citizen of the Bahamas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with solid waste or recycling.

• Previous experience with composting.

• Experience with operating a vacuum truck, drum crushers, can crushers, cardboard balers and waste compactors.