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Career Details :: Irradiated-Fuel Handlers
Description
Package, store, and convey irradiated fuels and wastes, using hoists, mechanical arms, shovels, and industrial truck.
Experience
Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful in these occupations, but usually is not needed. For example, a drywall installer might benefit from experience installing drywall, but an inexperienced person could still learn to be an installer with little difficulty.
Education
These occupations usually require a high school diploma and may require some vocational training or job-related course work. In some cases, an associate's or bachelor's degree could be needed.
Training
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.
Tasks
- Drives truck to convey contaminated waste to designated sea or ground location.
- Records number of containers stored at disposal site, and specifies amount and type of equipment and waste disposed.
- Follows prescribed safety procedures and complies with federal laws regulating waste disposal methods.
- Mixes and pours concrete into forms to encase waste material for disposal.
- Operates machines and equipment to package, store, or transport loads of waste materials.
- Cleans contaminated equipment for reuse, using detergents and solvents, sandblasters, filter pumps, and steam cleaners.
- Loads and unloads materials into containers and onto trucks, using hoists or forklift.
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Important Abilities
General Work Activities
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Evaluating Information Against Standards
- Controlling Machines and Processes
- Operating Vehicles or Equipment
Important Skills
Frequent Work Context
- Consequence of Error
- Importance of Being Sure All Is Done
- Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Radiation
- Radiation
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