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Weekend Waste Management Owner Operator Jobs in Tennessee

Waste Management Spec Senior

Erwin, TN · On-site

$86K - $136K/yr

With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K ... Requisition Number: 55781 Waste Management Specialist Sr Position Overview: This position is ...

Waste Management Spec Senior

Erwin, TN · On-site

$86K - $136K/yr

With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K ... Requisition Number: 55781 Waste Management Specialist Sr Position Overview: This position is ...

Owner Operator Truck Driver

Knoxville, TN · On-site

$225K - $275K/yr

Weekend Focused Home Time - Every week home positions available * Regional Route * 70 MPH Trucks ... Full Benefits Package - Health, Vacation, 401K match Owner Operator Advantages: * $225,000 - $275 ...

About us WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental ... Monday - Friday every week 7am to 5m Some weekends We're committed to offering you stable hours for ...

About us WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental ... Monday - Friday every week 7am to 5m Some weekends We're committed to offering you stable hours for ...

About us WM is North America's leading provider of comprehensive waste management environmental ... Monday - Friday every week 7am to 5m Some weekends We're committed to offering you stable hours for ...

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What is the difference between Weekend Waste Management Owner Operator vs Weekend Waste Management Driver?

AspectWeekend Waste Management Owner OperatorWeekend Waste Management Driver
CredentialsCommercial driver's license (CDL), waste management certificationsCDL often required, some roles may not need certifications
Work EnvironmentIndependent, self-managed routes, on-site vehicle maintenanceCompany-managed routes, supervised by dispatch
Employer & Industry UsageSelf-employed or contracted within waste management industryEmployed by waste management companies

Weekend Waste Management Owner Operators typically operate independently, managing their own routes and vehicle maintenance, often requiring additional certifications. In contrast, Weekend Waste Management Drivers are usually employed by companies, following scheduled routes under supervision. Both roles involve waste collection but differ mainly in independence and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Waste Management Owner Operator job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution.

Waste Management Spec Senior

Erwin, TN


BWX Technologies, Inc.
Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing • 5 - 10K employees

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 29 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

People enjoy working here

Good employer

Paid breaks


$86K - $136K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago


Job description

Nuclear Fuel Services (NFS) is a division of BWX Technologies. At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT's technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

Requisition Number: 55781

Waste Management Specialist Sr 

Position Overview:

This position is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the NFS Transportation/Waste Management (T/WM) programs are compliant with federal and state waste regulations.  Specific attributes include waste characterization, packaging, storage, and disposition including compliance with RCRA, TSCA, NRC and DOT. 

Location:

Onsite in Erwin, TN.

Your Day to Day as a Waste Management Specialist Senior:

  • Interface with on-site waste generators to develop solutions to technical problems associated with T/WM.
  • Provide direction to waste generators for adherence to on-site and off-site waste acceptance criteria.
  • Review and approve work requests, procedures, and drawings detailing proposed process changes and determine waste characterization, packaging, storage and disposal strategies.  Waste streams included are RCRA, low level radioactive waste, mixed waste, PCB waste, and sanitary waste.
  • Develop/revise waste characterization document.
  • Prepare sampling and analysis plans in accordance with EPA guidance documents and SW-846.
  • Interpret laboratory analytical data and characterize material for disposal in accordance with applicable regulations and disposal/treatment facilities waste acceptance criteria.
  • Provide T&WM technical guidance to staff and waste generators.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Engineering, Waste Management, Environmental Science or related science, engineering, or technical field OR 8 years of equivalent experience acceptable in lieu of degree.

Over 10 years experience since degree or without degree must have 18 years' experience.  Must have a working knowledge of RCRA, DOT, and radioactive waste management pertaining to the packaging and management of hazardous, radioactive, and mixed waste.

What We Offer: 

  • Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
  • Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance. 
  • Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
  • An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
  • The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

Pay: $86,000 - $136,000

The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $86,000 and $136,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,' unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement.  The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities ("BWXT" or the "Company") complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols.  As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.

BWX Technologies, Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (BWXT) is not responsible for and does not accept any liability for fees or other costs associated with resumes or candidates presented by recruiters or employment agencies, unless a binding, written recruitment agreement between BWXT and the recruiter or agency exists prior to the presentation of candidates or resumes to BWXT and includes the specific services, job openings, and fees to be paid ("Agreement"). BWXT may consider any candidate for whom a recruiter or agency has submitted an unsolicited resume and explicitly reserves the right to hire such candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency unless an Agreement is in place prior to presentation and such Agreement explicitly encompasses the job opening for which such fees or costs are sought. An email, verbal or other informal contact with any person within BWXT will not create a binding agreement. Agencies or recruiters without an Agreement are directed not to contact any hiring managers of BWXT with recruiting inquiries or resumes. Recruiters and agencies interested in partnering with BWXT may contact BWXT's Talent Acquisition team at talent_acquisition@bwxt.com. #LI-BT1



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