What are the responsibilities and job description for the INF-Light Equipment Operator position at Pantex?
Location: Amarillo, TX
Job Title: INF-Light Equipment Operator
Organization: North Zone Maintenance (51075469)
Job Title: INF-Light Equipment Operator
Organization: North Zone Maintenance (51075469)
Essential Job Duties
- Operates equipment such as loaders, backhoes, ditching machines, rollers, chemical and pesticide spray units, tar pots, tractors, washing and cleaning facility equipment, sand blast facility equipment, air compressors, forklifts, etc., and all other equipment required to perform work assignments within this classification.
- Performs daily maintenance on assigned equipment such as making minor adjustments to mechanical mechanisms to ensure proper operation and changes cutting edges, blades, nozzles, chemicals, blast grit, etc.
- Normal duties includes, but are not limited to, digging ditches, pits and holes, moving furniture and equipment, applying herbicides and pesticides, and repair of concrete and masonry (including tile setting); repairing roads, roof repairs, and operating equipment and systems assigned to this classification.
- Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all equipment and systems assigned under this classification.
- Responsible for inspecting assigned equipment to ensure correct mechanical performance, and reports all malfunctions to immediate supervisor.
- Responsible for maintaining a current proficiency of all equipment assigned within this classification.
- Responsible for performing all work according to established safety rules/guidelines.
- 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
- Career advancement and professional development programs
- Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
Skills and Minimum Qualifications
- 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 Operator's License.
- Must be able to qualify for or possess a valid Texas Commercial Driver License (CDL).
- Must have sufficient experience (satisfactory to line management) in operating and maintaining equipment and systems required to perform work assignments within this classification as enumerated in Functions above .
- Must be physically able to wear a respirator to perform any job assigned, as determined by Medical Evaluation.
- 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.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
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 (_2_hours/day)
- Standing (_2_hours/day)
- Repeated bending at the waist
- Repeated squatting
- Climbing with legs only (stairs)
- Climbing with arms and legs (ladder, 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)
- Must demonstrate practical ability to differentiate colors
- No evidence of current drug or alcohol abuse
- Ability to use small tools
- Ability to perform safety-sensitive duties
Environmental Factors
- Constant noise (ex: running engines)
- Excessive heat
- Excessive cold/chilling
- Environmental dust (silica)
- Asbestos
- Fumes, smoke, gasses
- Solvents and degreasing agents
- Works out of doors
- Ladders or scaffolding
- Around moving vehicles
- Prolonged or irregular hours
- Hands in water
- Isolated work assignments
Why Pantex?
You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Pantex you can build a career that lasts a lifetime.
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.
- Requires Human Reliability Program (HRP) certification. If the successful candidate is not currently certified in the HRP, the certification process will be initiated upon assumption of the position. If the successful candidate is currently certified in the HRP, a review for HRP certification in the appropriate category will be performed by the hiring manager and the HRP Management Official, and the certification process in the appropriate category will be initiated upon assumption of the position.
Pantex 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.
Pantex 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.
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