Waste Management Technician

TechSource
United States, New Mexico, Los Alamos
1475 Central Avenue (Show on map)
Apr 10, 2026
Position Description About TechSource TechSource, a Salas O'Brien company, is a nationally recognized engineering and scientific company specializing in the management and technical delivery of large-scale nuclear and high-technology projects with numerous federal agencies, helping to advance missions of national importance for government programs, national laboratories, national security facilities, nuclear operations, and complex projects nationwide. We provide direct access to hundreds of experts and industry leaders in the nuclear sciences, non-proliferation technologies, accelerator physics, and systems engineering arenas with offices in Washington DC, SC, TX, TN, and NM. Our outstanding technical service has earned the company a client retention rate of over 95 percent. As an employee-owned company, we work to attract and retain the best talent because the best talent delivers the best results for our clients. TechSource is a recent DOE Small Business of the Year recipient and eleven-time Inc. 5000 winner. About the Team TechSource is seeking a Waste Management Technician to support mission-critical waste management and ESH&Q operations within highly regulated nuclear facilities, ensuring safe, compliant handling, characterization, and disposition of hazardous and radioactive materials in alignment with national security objectives. About this Role The Waste Management Technician performs technical work supporting the handling, inspection, packaging, and storage of hazardous and radioactive waste materials. Technicians ensure waste materials are managed safely and in compliance with established procedures. Key Responsibilities Handle, package, label, and store hazardous, radioactive, or mixed waste materials. Perform inspections and characterization reviews on waste containers to verify proper handling and storage requirements. Operate mechanical equipment such as forklifts or drum handlers to move and stage waste containers. Assist with waste segregation, repackaging, and container preparation activities. Maintain accurate records for waste profiles, inventory, inspections, and disposal documentation. Conduct visual inspections to identify prohibited materials or compliance issues. Support laboratory or facility operations by transporting waste containers and materials between designated areas. Follow detailed operating procedures and safety protocols for hazardous material handling. Assist with troubleshooting operational issues related to waste handling processes. Work Environment 100% onsite at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) in Los Alamos, NM. The site location is a one-way, approximately 45-minute drive from Santa Fe and approximately 90-minute drive from Albuquerque. Must be willing to work around radioactive materials in compliance with safety protocols. Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance, which includes successfully passing a federal drug test and federal background check. A High School Diploma, or equivalent is required; an Associate's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or related degree is preferred. Desired Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred. Experience handling hazardous or radioactive materials or working in industrial waste operations. Ability to operate material handling equipment such as forklifts. Knowledge of safety practices and regulatory compliance related to hazardous materials.