• Surface Plant Helper/ CDL Driver

    Salado Isolation Mining Contractors (Carlsbad, NM)


    Surface Plant Helper/ CDL Driver (125)

     

    Requisition ID **125** - Posted - **MU-MA Plant Helpers** - **Carlsbad, NM, US - WIPP Site** - **Maintenance**

     

     

    Overview

     

    Be part of the nation’s only repository for the disposal of nuclear waste known as Transuranic (TRU) waste.

     

    Salado Isolation Mining Contractors, LLC (SIMCO), managing and operating contractor of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant (WIPP) is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a **_Surface Plant Helper/CDL Driver_** and join our team located in Carlsbad, New Mexico.

     

    This is a USW bargaining unit position.

    Responsibilities

    The Plant Helper will assist in a wide variety of tasks requiring moderate knowledge of maintenance, including planning, layout, installation, troubleshooting and repair of facility equipment and systems. Follow all safety procedures, regulations, and policies. Conduct frequent inspections of work area to ensure that safe working conditions are maintained. Promptly report any hazards for unsafe conditions to management. Perform a variety of mechanical/electrical tasks (plumbing, facility equipment, etc.). Transport, package, mark, label, and place hazardous and non-hazardous materials into designated storage areas. Perform duties related to the operation and maintenance of both surface and underground tool cribs. Perform similar and related duties as assigned. This position could require you to work in the WIPP underground mine and in contaminated areas, thus requiring you to wear Personal Protective Equipment that would require the use of a respirator and a Pulmonary Function Test to be performed. The schedule for this type of work could mean moving you to shift work.

    Minimum Requirements

    _These requirements must be met to be considered for this posting. Uploaded resumes and completed applications are the means of determination._

     

    + High School Graduate or Equivalency is required.

    + Must possess a current Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

     

    _Must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information._

    Preferred Requirements

    + Three (3) years of general maintenance experience is desired.

    What We Offer

    + Medical, dental and vision insurance

    + Coverage on date of hire

    + Surgical concierge service

    + EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more

    + Shuttle commuter service from the local areas

    + Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays

    + Tuition reimbursement program

    + On-site fitness center and other wellness support including some public gym membership reductions

    + Company paid short term disability

    + Company paid life insurance (1 x annual salary)

    + Pension plan that provides monthly annuity after retirement and 401(k) with .50 matching up to 6%

    + Voluntary benefits of:

    + Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity

    + Long-term disability program.

    + Health and Flexible savings accounts

    + Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

     

    Pay rate of $33.63 per hour with annual increases in August to $35.31 (2025) and $36.19 (2026) per the CBA.

     

    Equal Opportunity

     

    _Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities._

     

    _If you are an applicant with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability—or unable to use—the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact (575) 234-8490 or email [email protected] for assistance. Upon receipt of this information, we will respond to you promptly to obtain more information about your request._

     

    _Reviews, and tests for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4, will be conducted by SIMCO and a background investigation by the Federal government may be required to obtain an access authorization prior to employment, and subsequent reinvestigations may be required._

     

    _Posting Duration: This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days, including the posting date. SIMCO reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time._

     

    EOE including Disability/Protected Veterans. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.