Driver​/Overhead Crane Laborer NWP

Location:
Moab, Utah

Title:

Driver/Overhead Crane Laborer
Schedule (FT/PT):
Regular Full Time

Travel Required:

No
Government Clearance:
Ability to Obtain

A Truck Driver/Overhead Crane Laborer for the Moab Uranium Mill Tailings Remedial Action (UMTRA) Project safely operates trucks receiving, loading, and transporting low-level radioactive waste tailings at the Moab and Crescent Junction sites. Equipment may include 40-ton articulated dump trucks, water trucks or wagons, tractor trailer haul trucks, service trucks, overhead cranes, etc.

• Performing all duties in accordance with project policies and procedures, and complying with all federal, state, and local regulations for secure and safe operation.
• Conducting a thorough inspection of the equipment assigned.
• Safely operating tractor trailer equipment in different configurations as assigned.
• Ensuring the containers are properly sealed, secured or re‑secured.
• Properly completing all necessary paperwork as required by project procedures and federal, state, and local laws.
• Performing work required in a timely manner and maintaining adequate production in order to meet service schedules.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience operating and driving construction‑related trucks as assigned.

• Ability to understand the operational characteristics of the assigned equipment.
• Ability to understand basic maintenance requirements of the assigned equipment.
• Ability to clearly communicate professionally, both orally and in written form, and to maintain records related to the job.
• Motivated and willing to work as part of a team and perform multiple job functions.
• Possess the ability to execute tasks after receiving written or oral instructions.
• Must have knowledge of and comply with all regulations and procedures governing safe driving, and inspection and maintenance of equipment.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including overtime, weekends, and night shifts, pending demand.
• Must pass pre‑employment background check.
• Must pass pre‑employment drug testing.
• Must have a valid driver license.
• Ability to pass U.S. Government employment background check and acquire U.S. Government Personal Identity Verification (PIV) credential card.
• Ability to work in different types of personal protective equipment (half‑face, full‑face respirators, Tyvek, etc.) while performing various tasks/activities (e.g., climbing, walking, stopping, etc.) in different work environments (e.g., cold, heat, etc.)
• Ability to qualify as a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Radiation Worker II and complete Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) worker qualification and pass a HAZWOPER/respirator user medical exam.

• Experience on UMTRA type projects is highly desirable.
• Experience in work environments with exposure to all weather conditions and temperature extremes.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will stand/walk for long periods of time in an outside environment, but will also be required to sit, and talk or hear. The employee is often required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Outdoor work environment with exposure to all weather conditions and temperature extremes.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work‑life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will…