Weston Solutions, Inc.
Providing integrated environmental, engineering, and construction services for complex projects.
Radioactive Field Technician
Handle radioactive waste, operate equipment, ensure safety in field operations
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Perform safety‑critical thinking before hazardous tasks • Pick up, transport, and handle waste/material on and off‑site • Use barcode scanner to retrieve and store waste/material • Operate forklifts, waste handling equipment, and hand tools • Monitor mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems in facilities
Key Responsibilities
- ▸safety analysis
- ▸waste handling
- ▸barcode scanning
- ▸equipment operation
- ▸system monitoring
What You Bring
The Radioactive Field Technician role supports waste management operations and requires a reliable, safety‑focused individual. The position involves hands‑on tasks in a regulated environment, including hazardous materials handling and facility operations, with training provided as needed. Candidates must think critically about safety before performing any hazardous work. This position is based in Albuquerque, NM and requires U.S. citizenship. The role offers an opportunity to work with advanced equipment and contribute to the safe management of radioactive waste. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license, with the ability to obtain a CDL and HAZMAT endorsement if needed. Desired qualifications include two years of waste‑management experience, material‑handling equipment operation, HAZWOPER training, glovebox material sorting experience, and eligibility for a DOE Q security clearance. These credentials support effective performance of the technician’s responsibilities. • Utilize air‑purifying or supplied‑air respiratory protection • Hold high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license • Two years’ waste‑management or related experience (desired) • Experience operating materials‑handling equipment (desired) • Complete HAZWOPER 40‑hour training and current 8‑hour refresher (provided) • Ability to obtain CDL with HAZMAT endorsement (desired) • Experience sorting/segregating material in a glovebox (desired) • Ability to obtain and maintain DOE Q security clearance (desired)
Requirements
- ▸hazwoper
- ▸cdl
- ▸doe q
- ▸glovebox
- ▸waste management
- ▸high school
Benefits
Weston provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans with employer matching contributions. Employees also receive paid time off, life and disability insurance, critical illness and accident coverage, as well as work‑life flexibility and professional development opportunities. Compensation varies based on experience, education, skill level, and other factors. • Medical, dental, vision coverage and 401(k) with employer match • Paid time off including personal, holiday, and parental leave • Life, disability, critical illness, and accident insurance plans • Work‑life flexibility and professional development opportunities
Work Environment
Field