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Saalex

Unexploded Ordnance Technician III

Ridgecrest, CA · On-site

$48.45/hr

Saalex is seeking an Unexploded Ordnance Technician III in Ridgecrest, CA. Saalex Solutions, a division of Saalex Corp., is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on ...

Saalex

Unexploded Ordnance Technician III

Ridgecrest, CA · On-site

$48.45/hr

Saalex is seeking an Unexploded Ordnance Technician III in Ridgecrest, CA. Saalex Solutions, a division of Saalex Corp., is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on ...

GSI Service Group, Inc.

Unexploded Ordnance Safety Officer (UXOSO) This identifies the major responsibilities of this position. It does not include all aspects of the position such as potential additional duties requested ...

Parsons

OR · On-site

$15.68 - $71.30/hr

The Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician will provide technical support and set standards for UXO personnel conducting ordnance response projects, perform reconnaissance, classification, disposing ...

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How much do unexploded ordnance jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for unexploded ordnance in the United States is $97,337.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $98,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Unexploded Ordnance job?

An Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) job involves locating, identifying, and safely disposing of explosive weapons that did not detonate when deployed. UXO technicians work in military sites, former battlegrounds, or construction zones where old ordnance poses a hazard. Their tasks include surveying land, using detection equipment, and following strict safety protocols to neutralize threats. This role requires specialized training and certification to ensure the safe handling of explosives.

What jobs pay $3,000 a day?

Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) specialists, such as explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians, can earn around $3,000 or more per day, especially with specialized skills, certifications, and in high-risk environments like military or private contractor roles. These positions often require extensive training, security clearances, and work in hazardous conditions, which contribute to their high pay scale.

What does a typical workday look like for an Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician?

A typical day for a UXO Technician often involves conducting site surveys, identifying and safely excavating potentially hazardous ordnance, and collaborating with team members to plan controlled detonations or disposal operations. You may spend significant time outdoors in a variety of weather conditions, using specialized detection and safety equipment, and following strict protocols to minimize risks. Documentation and reporting of findings are also key responsibilities, as well as continual communication with supervisors, environmental engineers, or military personnel. The role requires adaptability, safety awareness, and teamwork to ensure each operation is conducted efficiently and safely.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Unexploded Ordnance position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician, you need a strong background in explosive safety, ordnance identification, and hazardous materials handling, usually supported by military training or specialized certification such as UXO Technician I–III. Familiarity with tools like metal detectors, ground-penetrating radar, and GPS mapping systems is essential, along with certifications like OSHA HAZWOPER and EOD credentials. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with diverse teams are vital soft skills. These skills are crucial for ensuring the safe detection, assessment, and disposal of explosive hazards in varied and often high-risk environments.

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Infographic showing various Unexploded Ordnance job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 7% Temporary, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 93% In-person, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,337 per year, or $46.8 per hour.

Unexploded Ordnance Technician I (UXO Tech I)

GSI Service Group, Inc.

Austin, TX

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

This job description identifies the major responsibilities of this position. It does not include all aspects of the position such as potential additional duties requested by supervisors/managers and the requirement for flexibility in helping others for the Company’s overall benefit.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

JOB SUMMARY

Unexploded Ordnance Technicians identify all types of discarded military munitions. They locate, extract, move, and consolidate any discarded military munitions. Unexploded Ordnance Technicians prepare firing systems, inspect materials to determine risks, and transport demolition materials.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Perform clearance sweep personnel functions
  • Reconnoiter and classify UXO and Discarded Military Munitions (DMM); identify all types of military munitions, including possible fuzzes and their condition, armed or unarmed.
  • Examples of these military munitions are: · Projectiles · Rockets · Land mines and associated components · Pyrotechnic items · Military explosives and demolition materials · Grenades · Excavate subsurface UXO and DMM;
  • Move and/or consolidate UXO and DMM that has been determined acceptable for movement within a Munitions Response Site (MRS) or Munitions Response Area (MRA), but not over public traffic routes.
  • Transport demolition materials, UXO and DMM that have been determined safe for transport over public traffic routes, when required.
  • Prepare firing systems, both electric and non-electric, for demilitarization operations.
  • Assist in inspections of Material Potentially Presenting an explosive hazard;
  • Construct UXO-related protective works.
  • Other assigned duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Graduate of a qualified explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) school. As an exception, a UXO I may be a graduate of a qualified UXO school, per DDESB TP18
  • Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification IAW 29 CFR 1910.120
  • Current 29 CFR 1910.120 HAZWOPER Physical
  • Ability to work outside normal work hours at short notice as dictated by work load
  • Ability to work away from primary work location in excess of normal work day
  • Ability to travel outside the US
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from supervisors
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  •  Valid Drivers License & clean driving record.

Acknowledgment
Selected candidate will be responsible for the satisfactory execution of these duties, responsibilities and functions. Duties and responsibilities may change from time to time without these changes being specified in this job description and that this job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed when filling this position.