What are the responsibilities and job description for the Yardworker position at Pantex Plant?
Location: Amarillo, Texas
Job Title: Yardworker
Organization: North Zone Maintenance (51075469)
What You'll Do
- Performs all types of work associated with Yard and grounds maintenance. This includes, but is not limited to, ditch digging; placing, patching, breaking, cleanup, pouring, and removal of concrete and masonry; road repairs, weed cutting; trash cleanup; fence building and repairs; roof and building repairs; railroad track maintenance; moving furniture, fixtures, and equipment; application of herbicides, pesticides, insecticides, and fertilizers.
- Performs the above and other work under the direction of the Craft Supervisor.
- Duties may involve working with hazardous waste, chemicals, substances and materials.
- Responsible for proper care of tools and equipment for performing work in a safe manner.
- Responsible for maintaining a knowledge of applicable Federal, State, DOE, Corporate and Plant rules, regulations, Labor Agreements and Plant-wide operating policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Required to attend and/or successfully complete training classes as determined by the Training and Development Technologies Department, through General Employee Training (Reference DOE Order 426.2), and Management.
- Participates in worker involvement including input to work planning and methods to identify hazards and controls.
- Understands a worker's right to stop work when they feel their own or other's personal safety is jeopardized.
- Attends all required safety meetings and training.
- Offers suggestions on improvements to the work environment.
What You Can Expect
- Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
- Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
- Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
Minimum Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must be able to perform all duties and functions outlined above.
- Must meet initial employment requirements.
- Must be able to read, write, and comprehend applicable written and/or oral instructions.
- Must be physically fit to perform the above job functions as determined by Medical Evaluation.
- Must have a valid State Motor Vehicle Operators License.
- All qualifications, work history, training, and education are to be verified by direct contact with former employers and/or documented proof. Ability to perform the functions and responsibilities involved will be determined by a comprehensive interview and background evaluation.
- Must successfully complete a Reading Test Assessment.
- Must successfully complete a Self-Assessment.
Functional Requirements
- Lifting or carrying {less than 51 pounds (or specify # of pounds _40_)}
- Straight pulling or pushing (_2_hours/day)
- Reaching above shoulder level
- Repetitive motion of the wrist/forearm
- Walking (_4_hours/day)
- Standing (_4_hours/day)
- Repeated bending at the waist
- Repeated squatting
- Climbing with legs only (stairs)
- Climbing with arms and legs (ladders, etc)
- Operation of motorized vehicle
- Normal far vision in at least one eye correctable to 20/40 (20 feet)
- Near vision (must be able to read computer screen, manuscript, book etc. at approximately 13-16 inches from face)
- Depth perception (ability to tell how close or far an object is)
- Good hearing
- No evidence of current drug or alcohol abuse
- Ability to use small tools
- Abilty to perform safety-sensitive duties
Environmental Factors
- Constant noise (ex: running engines)
- Impact noise (ex, air hammers)
- Excessive heat
- Excessive cold/chilling
- Environmental dust (silica)
- Grease and oils
- Motor fuels
- Solvents and degreasing agents
- Pesticides
- Exposure to blood or bodily fluids
- Works below ground
- Works on slippery or uneven walking surfaces
- Ladders or scaffolding
- Around moving vehicles
- Confined spaces
- Prolonged or irregular hours
- Shift work-specify- Swing / Graves
- Machinery with exposed moving parts
- Vibration
- Isolated work assignments
Notes
Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.
Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.
CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
