HazMat Field Driver/Technician - CDL (A)
About The Position
The HazMat Field Driver/Technician is responsible for safely transporting various waste streams, including hazardous and non-hazardous waste, to designated generator sites using Class A trucks. This involves operating a Tractor Trailer with various trailer types like roll-offs, tankers, and van trailers, and occasionally a straight truck. The role operates Monday through Friday with variable scheduling, potentially including 3-4 overnight shifts per week, and generally offers weekends and holidays off, with occasional exceptions for critical business needs. Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry, providing recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste, and field services. The company serves 13 million customers across North America with over 1,000 locations and has a strong commitment to advancing circularity and decarbonization. Republic Services emphasizes safety, customer service, environmental responsibility, results, and a human-centered approach, with a highly engaged and diverse team of 41,000 members. The company's strategy focuses on profitable growth through acquisitions and industry advancements in recycling and waste, environmental solutions, and sustainability innovation, including Polymer Centers and landfill gas-to-energy projects.
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.
- 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.
- Understands 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
- Understands 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
- 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)
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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
