Hazmat

Republic Services•Houston, TX

About The Position

The HazMat Field Driver/Technician transports hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams to designated generator sites using Class A trucks. The role operates tractor-trailers with various trailer types, including roll-off, tanker, and van trailers, to pick up bulk and containerized waste. The driver may also periodically operate a straight truck. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, with variable scheduling that may include three to four overnight shifts per week depending on customer locations, routes, and delivery requirements. Most weekends and holidays are off, with occasional exceptions for critical business needs. The position also involves maintaining required driver and waste-transportation documentation, complying with applicable transportation and hazardous-waste rules, conducting vehicle inspections, communicating with customers, and supporting facility housekeeping and safety programs. The employee may serve as a technician on lab pack and field service projects and perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Valid Class A commercial driver's license.
Hazardous-material and tanker endorsements, or ability to obtain them within 90 days of hire.
Motor vehicle record that meets company policy standards.
Ability to pass 40-hour HAZWOPER training upon hire.
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.
Ability to prioritize, stay focused, and handle multiple, diverse responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Safely operate vehicles that may include roll-offs, tankers, gravel trains, tractor-trailers, and box trucks.
Perform less-than-load (LTL) pickups.
Maintain driver documents, including logbooks, quarterly permit books, trip reports, and waste manifests.
Apply DOT regulations for hazardous-waste collection, packaging, and transportation, including placarding, load securement, hazardous-material load segregation, and labeling.
Understand and comply with state weight-limit laws.
Operate vehicles safely and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Use company technology, including mobile applications and software, as assigned by leaders.
Perform DOT/MOT pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
Communicate and interact effectively with customers to ensure satisfaction.
Assist with housekeeping at the facility and on its grounds.
May function as a technician on lab pack and field service projects.
Participate in the Site Safety program and required training.
Perform other related duties as assigned.