Job Description

Title Truck Driver-Heavy (TEMP) REPOST 6 openings

Position Number 40633

Company Hanford Tank Waste Operations

City/State Richland, WA

Location Tank Farm Contractor

Posted 11/18/2025

Closes 11/25/2025

Regular/Temporary Regular

Full/Part-Time Full-Time

Job Responsibilities/Duties

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) delivers exceptional performance in safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste. H2C leads the nation's largest and most complex radioactive waste cleanup, including closure of the legacy waste tanks at Hanford containing 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste.

Joining H2C means becoming part of a team dedicated to creating "The Solution Today for a Better Tomorrow." At H2C, our culture is deeply rooted in our Vision, Mission, Values, and Behaviors, which guide our efforts on the Hanford Site and within our communities. Our vision to tackle the Department of Energy's largest environmental challenge reflects our commitment to leaving a positive legacy for future generations. We strive to deliver exceptional performance in safely removing, treating, and disposing of tank waste. Our values emphasize living safely, acting with integrity, and working collaboratively as a team. We encourage innovation, personal accountability, and continuous improvement, fostering an environment where everyone is empowered to contribute to our mission and celebrate our achievements. By embracing these principles, you will be part of a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact today and for the future.

Hanford Tank Waste Operations & Closure (H2C) has 8 TEMPORARY Truck Driver-Heavy position(s) available. The individual will operate a semi-trailer and truck and trailer; transit mix; motor crane; A-frame; fuel truck; three axle truck; dump truck; forklift; two-axle flatbed; water truck; farm tractor, and related equipment; passenger bus; perform taxi, chauffeur, and wrecker services. Wash and clean vehicles, make minor repairs incidental to driving, such as, changing tires, etc. Also includes towing of trash trailer with two-axle trucks, loading and unloading of vehicles, and perform general labor functions as assigned. Utilize material moving equipment such as a manual or power-driven hand trucks, wheelbarrows, etc. in the duties of moving, lift, stacking, loading or unloading. Perform ground and shrubbery maintenance including mowing, pruning, trimming, weeding and snow removal. Utilize and operate all ground and shrub maintenance equipment in performance of the above tasks.

Shift work may be required.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.

• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Hazardous Waste (H) AND Tanker endorsements (N), OR combination endorsement (X).

*Proof of License/CDL/Endorsements will be required if selected for an interview.

Desired Qualifications

Positive attitude. Promptness in responding to assignments and deadlines. Self-motivated. Ability to work without direct supervision. Ability to handle multiple tasks. Ability to work as a team member.

***This position will be assigned to the H2C Maintenance Teamsters department and will not be operating commercial vehicles. Job duties will include movement of furniture and general maintenance activities such as trash removal, excess supplies, tumbleweed removal, and delivering supplies. Additional duties such as snow removal will also be required as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

In accordance with the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the salary offered for this position will be reflective of the assigned job classification and associated wage scale. Actual placement on the wage scale will be based on a candidate's education, training and/or experience. A step rate increase will be implemented every six months (as applicable) until the top rate of the wage scale is reached.

Entry Level Hourly Rate: $41.514

Top Level Hourly Rate: $43.700

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION, WHICH IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS

Depending on the nature of your employment with H2C, you can expect the following:

• A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply).

• Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required).

Note: employment at H2C involves working in the office or in the field depending on the role.

Relocation Funding Provided No

U.S. Citizenship Required Yes

Clearance Required No

Job Classification HAMTC

Shift Work Required Yes

This contractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Applicants and employees have rights under Federal Employment Laws and are protected under federal law against discrimination. To view information regarding these rights, please click on these links:

• Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (

• Pay Transparency Policy Statement

• Family Medical Leave Act (

• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

• WA State Paid Family Medical Leave (

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