Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
HazMat Field Technician I - Industrial Services, Remediation, Emergency Response - Laborer
Handles hazardous spill cleanup, decontamination, and operates light/heavy equipment.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Environmental Services Field Technician I (Driver Non‑CDL) is responsible for emergency response, hazardous and non‑hazardous spill cleanup, and Hazmat decontamination work. The role involves operating both light and heavy equipment to support cleanup operations. Typical duties include confined‑space entry such as manholes, tank cleaning, oil‑spill removal, drum handling, decontamination, sweeping, shoveling, and high‑pressure washing. The technician operates roll‑off trucks, vacuum trucks, box trucks, skid steers, forklifts, pumps, and pallet‑jacks, and performs pre‑trip and post‑trip DOT inspections and vehicle log maintenance. General housekeeping and equipment maintenance are also required.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸spill cleanup
- ▸hazmat response
- ▸equipment operation
- ▸dot inspections
- ▸confined‑space
- ▸vehicle maintenance
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 prioritize tasks, stay focused, and handle multiple responsibilities, and must have current 40‑hour HAZWOPER training. Minimum requirements are a valid driver’s license with DOT qualification (Non‑CDL) for vehicles between 10k‑26k pounds and the ability to complete 40‑hour HAZWOPER training upon hire.
Requirements
- ▸heavy equipment
- ▸hand tools
- ▸hazwoper
- ▸dot license
- ▸detail oriented
- ▸task prioritization
Benefits
The position offers rewarding compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Eligible employees can elect to participate in a range of health, retirement, and other programs, and enjoy paid time off. Employees benefit from a supportive culture that emphasizes safety, service, environmental responsibility, and personal growth, with opportunities for learning, technology investment, and career advancement. • 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