CDL Driver/Chemical Technician Southfield
About The Position
We are looking for a candidate with a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). Existing hazardous materials CDL endorsement is preferred, but not required for hiring. This position will include assisting project managers and field chemists with consolidation/packaging of hazardous wastes, industrial cleaning, spill response and clean-up, recycling activities, and transportation (driving) of hazardous and regulated wastes. This position is based out of our Southfield office with work primarily centered around southeastern Michigan, but will include occasional overnight travel throughout Michigan and the surrounding states. This is a field position, NOT a laboratory position. Work Activities Day-to-day work activities for this position will include, but are not limited to: Packaging, labeling, manifesting, and transport of universal wastes, liquid industrial by-products, medical wastes, and hazardous wastes. Perform consolidation of hazardous materials/wastes (including bulk packaging and repackaging). Properly complete regulatory documents for compliant transport and disposal of waste materials. Assist in preparation of chemical inventories for proper waste handling and/or disposal. Assist in the safe, compliant, and timely clean-up of chemical spills. Assist in industrial cleaning projects. Operate a commercial motor vehicle transporting hazardous materials and wastes for recycling and/or disposal. Hours This is a full time position. Anticipated full-time work hours will be Monday - Friday, typically 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. depending on project commitments. Additional overtime and weekend work may be needed from time to time to support specific project deadlines. This position is also required to have weekend “on-call” commitments two weekends per month.
Requirements
- Self-starter, efficient, productive, works well with a team.
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) – Class A or Class B.
- Due to insurance requirements, the candidate must be at least 23 years of age and have a clean driving record.
- Successful completion of OSHA/DOT physical examination and drug test.
- Clean criminal/security history required to obtain TSA Threat Assessment clearance for CDL Hazardous Materials endorsement.
- Must be able to frequently move/lift equipment and supplies weighing 50-100 pounds.
- Basic computer experience to handle day-to-day project assignments, use of MS Office.
Nice To Haves
- Current CDL endorsements for Hazardous Materials (H)
- Current DOT Medical Examiners (ME) card
- Experience in the hazardous waste or emergency response industries 1-3 years' experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Packaging, labeling, manifesting, and transport of universal wastes, liquid industrial by-products, medical wastes, and hazardous wastes.
- Perform consolidation of hazardous materials/wastes (including bulk packaging and repackaging).
- Properly complete regulatory documents for compliant transport and disposal of waste materials.
- Assist in preparation of chemical inventories for proper waste handling and/or disposal.
- Assist in the safe, compliant, and timely clean-up of chemical spills.
- Assist in industrial cleaning projects.
- Operate a commercial motor vehicle transporting hazardous materials and wastes for recycling and/or disposal.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
