Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent 2+ years of experience as a UXO tech
- Position requires using an AECOM provided vehicle and/or personal vehicle for AECOM company business
In accordance with Department of Defense Explosives Safety Board Technical Paper 18 (DDESB TP-18), a UXO Technician shall meet the following minimum requirements:
- Graduate of a military EOD assistant course; or an accredited UXO technician training course; or military EOD school of the US, Canada, Great Britain, Germany, or Australia.
- Minimum 1.5 years prior military EOD experience with at least 2 years prior MEC-related experience as defined by DDESB TP-18 in munitions response actions or range clearance activities as appropriate for the contracted operation. Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license. Pass a State and Federal criminal history/security background check; many projects/ clients are security sensitive.
- Pass pre-employment drug screen.
- Participate in and successfully complete a post-offer, pre-employment fitness for duty exam in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.120. This position is contingent upon passing a Fit for Duty exam by receiving a medically “qualified” fit for duty result letter indicating the employee is medically “qualified” to conduct work activities at the jobsite.
- Annual HAZWOPER exam. Training and annual monitoring program requirements including 40 hour and 8 refresher training courses annually.
- Physically able, with or without an accommodation, to work in outdoor environments with uneven terrain, variable outdoor conditions including heat, cold, moisture, dryness, noise, and chemicals.
- Position requires walking 5 – 10 miles per day over large areas of uneven ground to perform surface sweep duties (Picking up metals/munition fragments) Frequent lifting, carrying and loading less than 25 pounds unassisted. Metal/munition fragments will be collected and carried in a bucket and unloaded periodically in designated drop off points.
- Occasionally lifting, carrying of 25-45 pounds. Assisted lifts of 44 pounds or more each of large or heavy metal or munition objects/loads to designated area. Typically, shorter distances as compared to unassisted loads less than 25 pounds.
- Frequent repetitive bending/stooping and digging to perform surface sweep duties. (Picking up metal/munition fragments and occasional digging out partially exposed fragments from the ground) Position requires occasionally wearing personal protective equipment including gloves, safety glasses/goggles, shoes/boots, hard hat, hearing protector, including respirator equipment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Explosive Ordnance Disposal Certificate
- Heavy Equipment Certifications
- Minimum 1.5 years prior military EOD experience with at least 3 years prior MEC-related experience as defined by DDESB TP-18 in munitions response actions or range clearance activities, as appropriate for the contracted operation.
Additional Information
- Sponsorship opportunities for US Employment Authorization are not available for this position.
- Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
- This position will require a Motor Vehicle Record Screening.
- Non-Exempt - The hourly rate for this position is $33.43/hour
- AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD &D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
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