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 hazardous spill cleanup, operate equipment, and respond to emergencies.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Environmental Services Field Technician I (Driver Non‑CDL) is responsible for operational functions related to emergency response, hazardous and non‑hazardous spill clean‑up, and Hazmat decontamination. This role involves responding to customer spills and emergencies during both normal business hours and after‑hours, while maintaining vehicle logs and DOT inspections. Daily work includes confined space entry such as manholes and tank cleaning, oil spill cleanup, drum handling, decontamination, sweeping, shoveling, high‑pressure washing, and other remedial activities. The technician operates light and heavy equipment, including roll‑off trucks, vacuum trucks, box trucks, skid steers, forklifts, pumps, and pallet‑jacks.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸emergency response
- ▸spill cleanup
- ▸hazmat decontamination
- ▸confined space
- ▸equipment operation
- ▸dot inspections
What You Bring
Preferred qualifications include the ability to use heavy and light equipment, proficiency with hand and shop tools, accuracy, thoroughness, and strong attention to detail. Candidates must be able to prioritize, stay focused, and handle multiple responsibilities, and they must have current 40‑hour HAZWOPER training. Minimum qualifications require a valid driver’s license that is DOT qualified or the ability to become DOT qualified (Non‑CDL) to operate vehicles between 10,000 and 26,000 pounds, and the ability to pass 40‑hour HAZWOPER training upon hire.
Requirements
- ▸hazwoper
- ▸dot license
- ▸heavy equipment
- ▸hand tools
- ▸accuracy
- ▸prioritization
Benefits
Rewarding compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered to eligible employees. The company also provides a disclaimer indicating that the statements in the description are not exhaustive and do not constitute an employment contract. Recent recognitions include listings such as Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies, CDP Disclosure, Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies, Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, and Great Place to Work. • Comprehensive medical, dental, 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