HazMat Field Driver/Technician CDL A (Tanker)

Republic Services•Laveen, AZ

About The Position

The HazMat Field Driver/Technician transports hazardous and non-hazardous waste to designated generator sites, operating Class A trucks and a variety of trailers, including roll-off, tanker, and van trailers. The role involves pickups of bulk and containerized waste and may periodically require driving a straight truck. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with variable hours 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 may also involve technician duties on lab pack and field service projects. The employee participates in site safety programs and required training and helps maintain facility and grounds housekeeping. A valid Class A commercial driver’s license with hazardous-material and tanker endorsements is required, or the ability to obtain the endorsements within 90 days of hire. The employee must meet company motor vehicle record standards and be able to pass 40-hour HAZWOPER training upon hire.

Requirements

Valid Class A commercial driver’s license with hazardous-material and tanker endorsements, or ability to obtain the endorsements 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 trucks, which may include roll-offs, tankers, gravel trains, tractor-trailers, and box trucks.
Perform less-than-truckload (LTL) pickups.
Maintain driver documents, including logbooks, quarterly permit books, trip reports, and waste manifests.
Follow DOT regulations for hazardous-waste collection, packaging, and transportation, including placarding, load securement, hazardous-material load segregation, and labeling.
Understand and follow state weight-limit laws.
Operate vehicles safely and in compliance with 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 the grounds.
May perform technician duties on lab pack and field service projects.
Participate in the Site Safety program and required training.
Perform other related duties as assigned.