Top 125 Recycling worker Jobs in Tennessee

Hazardous Waste Specialist
Standard Nuclear, Inc. —Oak Ridge, TN
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Associate's degree
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Pressure Washer - Jackson, TN
SMS Mill Services, LLC. —Jackson, TN
- $20 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Pass drug screening
- Ability to climb stairs
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Demolition Worker
TEC Industrial, Inc. —Erwin, TN
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
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Material Handler
Magna International —Spring Hill, TN
- Full-time
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
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Production Line Worker
Strategic Materials —Ashland City, TN
- Manufacturing
- Entry level
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Plant Manager
Pratt Industries —Nashville, TN
- Overtime
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Customer service
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
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HR Representative
Lipscomb University —Nashville, TN
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Administrative experience
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Dishwasher
Hard Rock Cafe Nashville —Nashville, TN
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Food Handler Certification
- Entry level
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Truck Driver Class A CDL
Sevier Solid Waste Inc. —Pigeon Forge, TN
- $22.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- CDL A
- Mid-level
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CDL B Driver | Sign-On Bonus Available
Republic Services —Union City, TN
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Mid-level
- Cleaning
- AD&D insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
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Maintenance Technician-Compass Vista
RADCO Residential —Nashville, TN
- $22 - $26 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- OSHA
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
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Maintenance Technician
FLOURNOY COMPANIES —Knoxville, TN
- $28 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Maintenance Technician
FLOURNOY COMPANIES —Franklin, TN
- $28 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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School Custodial Cleaner
ABM Industries —Paris, TN
- $10.50 - $11.00 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- On-the-job training
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Maintenance Technician
FLOURNOY COMPANIES —Knoxville, TN
- $24 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Class A or B CDL Driver
HPC Industrial powered by Clean Harbors —Athens, TN
- $15.63 - $41.54 an hour
- Online Application
- CDL B
- Hazmat Endorsement
- No high school diploma
- Paid training
- Employee stock purchase plan
School Custodial Cleaner - Wilson County Schools
ABM Industries —Mount Juliet, TN
- $16 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- On-the-job training
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School Custodial Cleaner - Wilson County Schools
ABM Industries —Mount Juliet, TN
- $16 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- On-the-job training
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School Custodial Cleaner - Wilson County Schools
ABM Industries —Lebanon, TN
- $16 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- On-the-job training
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School Custodial Cleaner - Wilson County Schools
ABM Industries —Lebanon, TN
- $16 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- On-the-job training
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Hazardous Waste Specialist

Standard Nuclear, Inc. -
Oak Ridge, TN

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Job Details

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training
Radioactive material handling
High school diploma or GED
DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations
Resource Conservation and Recovery Act

Full Job Description

Standard Nuclear is fueling America's nuclear renaissance at industrial scale. Our mission is to deliver the essential building blocks of nuclear power—enabling cost-effective, safe, and secure energy for the world.

The Hazardous Waste Specialist supports the safe, compliant management and shipment of radioactive, hazardous, mixed, universal, and non-hazardous waste across Standard Nuclear's operations.

This hands-on role performs waste characterization, packaging, labeling, documentation, inspection, shipment coordination, and disposition activities in accordance with applicable environmental, transportation, radiological, and site requirements.

The position works closely with Operations, EH&S, Radiological Controls, laboratories, transporters, and disposal facilities to maintain accurate records, resolve waste acceptance issues, and support safe field execution.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Waste Characterization & Management

Identify, characterize, package, label, store, and disposition radioactive, hazardous, mixed, universal, and non-hazardous waste.

Evaluate processes, safety data sheets, analytical results, sampling data, and radiological survey information to support waste determinations and waste codes.

Develop waste profiles, verify Waste Acceptance Criteria, and determine appropriate treatment, recycling, or disposal pathways.

Conduct field walkdowns and inspections of accumulation areas, storage locations, containers, and shipment staging areas.

Support waste minimization, recycling, spill response, and corrective action activities.

Packaging, Shipping & Transportation

Prepare radioactive and hazardous materials for shipment, including container selection, packaging, labeling, and contamination controls.

Prepare and review records to ensure proper documentation with regards to hazardous materials

Coordinate shipments with approved vendors, treatment facilities, and disposal sites.

Confirm shipment classifications, documentation, emergency response information, and facility acceptance requirements before release.

Prepare or support radioactive material shipments, including applicable DOT Class 7 classification, packaging, marking, labeling, documentation, and coordination with Radiological Controls.

Regulatory Compliance & Documentation

Support compliance with RCRA, DOT/PHMSA hazardous materials regulations, applicable radioactive material transportation requirements, and state and site procedures.

Maintain complete, accurate, and inspection-ready waste, transportation, training, and disposal records.

Support internal and external audits, assessments, regulatory inspections, and customer documentation requests.

Identify waste-related issues or nonconforming conditions and support practical corrective actions.

Follow environmental permits, radiation protection requirements, company safety policies, and approved work procedures.

Operational Coordination & Safety

Partner with Operations, EH&S, Radiological Controls, Engineering, Quality, and laboratory teams to plan and execute waste handling activities.

Coordinate with waste generators and external facilities to resolve profile, packaging, documentation, or acceptance issues.

Use required PPE, monitoring equipment, and contamination control practices while working in industrial, laboratory, and controlled environments.

Communicate shipment status, compliance risks, and field conditions clearly to internal and external stakeholders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Health Physics, Engineering, Occupational Safety, or a related field preferred.

2–5 years of experience in hazardous or radioactive waste management, environmental compliance, regulated transportation, or treatment, storage, and disposal operations.

Working knowledge of RCRA hazardous waste requirements, DOT hazardous materials regulations, hazardous waste manifesting, and radioactive material shipping practices.

Advanced Radioactive Maintenance Shipper Certification is required.

Trained in DOT requirement 49 CFR Part 172 Subpart H also required.

Hands-on experience with waste characterization, packaging, labeling, inspections, waste profiles, manifests, shipping papers, and recordkeeping.

Ability to interpret regulations, permits, procedures, analytical data, safety data sheets, and disposal facility acceptance criteria.

Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and ability to coordinate work across operations, safety, laboratory, carrier, and disposal teams.

Experience in nuclear, DOE, NRC, national laboratory, remediation, chemical processing, or another regulated industrial environment preferred.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, waste tracking databases, environmental management systems, or document control systems.

Certifications & Training

Candidates must possess or be able to complete required training within the applicable timeframe, including DOT hazardous materials transportation, RCRA hazardous waste management, Radiation Worker II, Hazard Communication/GHS, and waste manifest and shipping paper training.

CHMM, CDGP, CPWM, CEP, or comparable waste and hazardous materials certifications are preferred but not required.

BENEFITS

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Disability and Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off and Holidays

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role is based in Oak Ridge, TN and involves work across office, laboratory, manufacturing, waste storage, and controlled environments.

The position requires hands-on waste handling, preparation of regulated shipments, field inspections, and use of required PPE and monitoring equipment. Work must be performed in accordance with applicable safety, radiological, environmental, quality, and operational procedures. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standard Nuclear is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected status.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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