HazMat Field Driver/Technician - CDL (A)

Republic Services • Chico, CA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The HazMat Field Driver/Technician will be responsible for transporting various waste streams to designated generator sites safely and adequately while driving class A trucks. This role involves operating a Tractor Trailer pulling a variety of trailer types including roll offs, tanker, and van trailers to perform pickups of bulk and containerized hazardous and non-hazardous waste. The driver may also be required to drive a straight truck periodically. The position operates Monday through Friday with variable scheduling that may include 3-4 overnight shifts per week based on customer locations, routes, and delivery requirements, with most weekends and holidays off, except for occasional critical business needs. Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry, offering recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste, and field services to 13 million customers across North America. The company operates over 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills. Republic Services' strategy focuses on profitable growth through acquisitions and industry advancements, managing multiple waste streams via a vertically integrated North American footprint. Key growth areas include recycling and waste, environmental solutions (such as PFAS remediation), and sustainability innovation (e.g., Polymer Centers, Blue Polymers joint venture, landfill gas-to-energy projects). The company values safety, commitment to service, environmental responsibility, being driven, and being human-centered, fostering an inclusive culture and engaging in community impact through its Charitable Foundation.

Requirements

• Ability to lift heavy objects and perform physical tasks associated with loading and unloading materials.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Must be able to prioritize, stay focused, and handle multiple, diverse responsibilities.
• A valid class A commercial driver's license is required with hazardous material and tanker endorsements or ability to get endorsement(s) within 90 days from hire date.
• MVR that meets Company policy standards.
• Ability to pass 40-hour HAZWOPER Training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate trucks which may include roll-offs, tankers, gravel trains, tractor-trailers, box trucks, etc.
• Performs LTL (less than load) pickups.
• Maintains driver documents, such as logbook, quarterly permit book, trip reports, waste manifests, etc.
• Understand DOT regulations as they pertain to hazardous waste collection, packaging and transportation including but not limited to accurate placarding, loading securement, HAZMAT load segregation, and labeling
• Clear understanding of state weight limit laws.
• Operates vehicle in a safe manner abiding by laws and regulations
• Understand and utilizes company technology, such as mobile applications and software maintenance, as assigned by leaders.
• Performs DOT / MOT pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
• Effectively interacts and communicates with customers to ensure satisfaction.
• Assists in maintaining good housekeeping at the facility and on the grounds.
• May function as a technician on lab pack and field service projects.
• Participates in the Site Safety program and required training.
• Performs other, related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees