Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
HazMat Field Technician I - Industrial Services, Remediation, Emergency Response - Laborer
Perform emergency spill response, hazmat cleanup, and operate related equipment.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Environmental Services Field Technician I (Driver Non‑CDL) performs operational functions related to emergency response, hazardous and non‑hazardous spill cleanup, and Hazmat decontamination. This role involves both routine and after‑hours responsibilities to ensure safe and efficient remediation of spills. Typical duties include confined‑space entry such as manholes, tank cleaning, oil spill cleanup, drum handling, decontamination, sweeping, shoveling, high‑pressure washing, and other remedial activities. The technician operates a variety of light and heavy equipment, including roll‑off trucks, vacuum trucks, box trucks, skid steers, forklifts, pumps, and pallet‑jacks, and conducts pre‑trip and post‑trip DOT inspections and vehicle logging.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸emergency response
- ▸spill cleanup
- ▸hazmat decon
- ▸confined space
- ▸equipment ops
- ▸dot inspections
What You Bring
Preferred qualifications include the ability to use heavy and light equipment, proficiency with hand and shop tools, and strong attention to detail. Candidates must possess current 40‑hour HAZWOPER training, be able to prioritize multiple tasks, and hold a valid DOT‑qualified driver’s license (non‑CDL) for vehicles weighing 10k‑26k pounds.
Requirements
- ▸heavy equipment
- ▸hand tools
- ▸hazwoper
- ▸dot license
- ▸detail focus
- ▸task prioritization
Benefits
Employees receive rewarding compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, health‑care spending accounts, disability, life and AD&D insurance, retirement plans with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, and various discount programs. The company has been recognized by Barron’s, CDP, Dow Jones, Ethisphere, Fortune, Great Place to Work, and S&P Global for sustainability and ethical performance. Employees benefit from continuous investment in tools and technology, opportunities for learning and advancement, and a workplace where teamwork and sustainability are core to daily operations. • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. • Health care and dependent care spending accounts. • Short- and long-term disability. • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). • Employee discount programs. • Retirement plan with a generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). • Paid Time Off (PTO).
Work Environment
Field