5K Sign On Bonus- HAZMAT General Laborer /Field Service Technician II
About The Position
Hepaco, a Clean Harbors company, is seeking a Field Services Technician II in Fredericksburg, Virginia. This active field role involves tasks associated with hazardous-waste cleanup, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling hazardous materials. The position requires travel, on-call availability, and emergency response. New hires must attend a one-week, out-of-state training academy; travel expenses are paid by the company. The technician performs physical field work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, using hand tools and light and heavy equipment while following safety procedures and regulatory requirements. Duties may include sampling, waste profiling, drum inspections, loading and unloading waste, completing work-related documentation, and safely operating vehicles. Depending on the position, the employee may also perform site remediation and equipment decontamination or take on lead responsibilities. Rotating emergency on-call duty is required, and emergency responses may involve extended hours.
Requirements
- Reliable transportation.
- Valid driver's license.
- Ability to perform the physical functions described for the job.
- Previous relevant labor experience.
- Agree to be on call as a continuing condition of employment; occasional weekend and holiday work is required.
- Ability to work emergency-response situations that may extend beyond eight hours, up to 12–24 hours.
- Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, as applicable to the position.
- Meet facial-hair standards for positions requiring respirators under OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.34.
Nice To Haves
- Previous relevant labor experience.
Responsibilities
- Follow health, safety, environmental, and operating policies and procedures.
- Perform strenuous physical labor, including lifting and pulling heavy objects.
- Operate light and heavy equipment and use hand tools and powered industrial tools.
- Wear and properly use required personal protective equipment, including respirators and skin, face, hand, and foot protection.
- Work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and weather, and in environments with potential exposure to hazardous, toxic, or corrosive agents.
- Work in elevated-noise environments, confined spaces, low-clearance areas, and at heights using ladders and scaffolding.
- Assist with field sampling activities and meter calibration.
- Climb ladders and scaffolding and enter and exit trucks, tanks, and other containers.
- Inspect drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance.
- Safely load and unload hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
- Conduct waste-stream sampling and profiling as needed.
- Complete worksheets, vehicle and equipment inspections, permits, and other associated paperwork.
- Comply with local, state, provincial, and federal regulations and requirements, including applicable U.S. DOT requirements when operating vehicles.
- Attend compliance and safety update meetings.
- Work extended periods exceeding eight hours when needed.
- Participate in rotating emergency-response on-call duty every other week, when applicable to the position.
- Perform site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling, when applicable to the position.
- Perform lead responsibilities, when applicable to the position.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment, including a 401(k) with company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Opportunities for career growth and development.
- Company-paid training.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- $5,000 sign-on bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
