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Surface Plant HelperCDL Driver


Job Location:

Carlsbad, CA - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 36 - 36
Posted: 5 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 3 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

Be part of the nations 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 Driverand join our team located in Carlsbad New Mexico.

This is a USW bargaining unit position. This position will be filled with SIMCO USW membership first in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) before any other candidate considerations.

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 Drivers License (CDL).
  • Must be 18 years of age.
  • Must be authorized to work and remain in the United States without SIMCO visa sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Must be able to obtain a Department of Energy badge for access to the WIPP Site (even if teleworking must still be able to comply with security requirements to obtain a badge).
  • Non-U.S. citizens from countries identified by the Department of Energy as posing heightened security concernsincluding sensitive countries state sponsors of terrorism countries of risk and other designated countries are subject to additional security requirements that limit site access.
Preferred Requirements

  • Three (3) years of general maintenance experience is desired.
Salary Range

Pay rate of $36.19 per hour per the CBA.

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
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 abilityor unable to usethe online application system and need an alternative method for applying you may contact or email 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.


Required Experience:

IC