Waste Shipper (3988)

Navarro Research; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

401k retirement

Life insurance

Paid time off

Disability

Job summary

Navarro Research and Engineering in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a Waste Shipper to help ensure safe, compliant packaging, labeling, and shipment of radioactive and chemical waste. The role supports waste characterization, document control, carrier coordination, and regulatory adherence under DOT and federal requirements, with collaboration across safety, radiological control, and operations teams.

The ideal candidate will have 1–3 years of experience in hazardous-material shipping, carry current

Qualifications

• Experience shipping radioactive and chemical waste.
• Current Advanced Radiological Transportation training or qualification.
• US citizenship is required.

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

Hazardous materials

FMCSA regs

Attention to detail

Team coordination

Documentation review

Education

DOT HazMat training

DOE/NNSA regs familiarity

Job description

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Waste Shipper (3988) in Oak Ridge, TN.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

Position Summary

The Waste Shipper is responsible for supporting the compliant preparation and shipment of radioactive and chemical waste regulated as U.S. Department of Transportation hazardous material. This position applies transportation requirements to waste characterization, packaging, documentation, marking, labeling, placarding, carrier coordination, and shipment execution.

The successful candidate will work within a safety-focused environment and coordinate with waste management, radiological control, environmental, operations, and transportation personnel to ensure shipments are accurate, complete, and compliant with applicable requirements.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience preparing or coordinating rail shipments of radioactive, chemical, or mixed waste.
• Experience supporting waste-shipping activities in a DOE, nuclear, environmental remediation, or similarly regulated operating environment.

Education and Experience

One to three years of experience shipping radioactive and chemical waste regulated as DOT hazardous material is required. Current Advanced Radiological Transportation training or qualification and current Advanced Chemical Transportation or Advanced Mixed Waste training or qualification are required.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability