HazMat Field Driver/Technician - CDL A

Republic Services • Portland, OR

1d • 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 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. This role operates Monday through Friday with variable scheduling that may include 3-4 overnight shifts per week based on customer locations, routes, and delivery requirements. Drivers can expect most weekends and holidays off, with only occasional exceptions for critical business needs.Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry, providing customers with a complete set of products and services including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste, and field services. The company is committed to advancing circularity and supporting decarbonization to create a more sustainable world. In 2023, Republic's total company revenue was $14.9 billion, with adjusted EBITDA of $4.4 billion. They serve 13 million customers and operate over 1,000 locations across North America. Republic Services emphasizes local operational management combined with standardized business practices to drive efficiencies. The company values guide daily actions: Safe, Committed to Serve, Environmentally Responsible, Driven, and Human-Centered. With 41,000 team members, Republic Services boasts a high employee engagement score of 86 and an inclusive, diverse culture. The Republic Services Charitable Foundation positively impacted 4.6 million people in 2023 through community grants focused on building sustainable neighborhoods.Republic Services' strategy focuses on profitable growth through acquisitions and industry advancements, managing multiple waste streams via a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets. Key growth areas include recycling and waste, environmental solutions, and sustainability innovation. The company is expanding its recycling and waste business, leveraging its customer base and daily pick-ups to aggregate materials for advanced recycling. Environmental solutions, such as PFAS remediation, are also being expanded. Sustainability innovations include the Republic Services Polymer Center, the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility, and Blue Polymers, a joint venture for sustainable packaging. Republic Services is also advancing decarbonization at its landfills, with plans to expand its landfill gas-to-energy projects to 115 by 2028.

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, and an 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.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed