About the Role
The HazMat Field Driver/Technician will safely transport various waste streams to designated generator sites using class A trucks. This role involves operating a Tractor Trailer for pickups of bulk and containerized hazardous and non-hazardous waste, and may periodically require driving a straight truck. The schedule is Monday through Friday with variable hours, potentially including 3-4 overnight shifts per week, with most weekends and holidays off.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate trucks including roll-offs, tankers, gravel trains, tractor-trailers, and box trucks.
- Perform LTL (less than load) pickups.
- Maintain driver documents such as logbook, quarterly permit book, trip reports, and waste manifests.
- Understand DOT regulations for hazardous waste collection, packaging, and transportation, including placarding, load securement, HAZMAT load segregation, and labeling.
- Comply with state weight limit laws.
- Operate vehicles safely, adhering to all laws and regulations.
- Utilize company technology, including mobile applications and software maintenance.
- Perform DOT / MOT pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Interact and communicate effectively with customers to ensure satisfaction.
- Assist in maintaining good housekeeping at the facility and on the grounds.
- Function as a technician on lab pack and field service projects as needed.
- Participate in the Site Safety program and required training.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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.
- Ability to prioritize, stay focused, and handle multiple, diverse responsibilities.
Work Type
- Full-time
- Variable scheduling
- Occasional overnight shifts
Education Level
- Ability to pass 40-hour HAZWOPER Training upon hire.
Salary/Compensations
- $28.50 to $39.22
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage
- Dental plans
- Vision coverage
- Health care spending accounts
- Dependent care spending accounts
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Life insurance
- 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)
About the Company
- Republic Services, Inc. is a leader in the environmental services industry, providing 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.
- Republic Services serves 13 million customers across North America with over 1,000 locations.
- The company combines local operational management with standardized business practices to drive efficiency.
- Republic Services' customers include small businesses, major corporations, and municipalities seeking expertise in managing multiple recycling and waste streams.
- Company values include: Safe, Committed to Serve, Environmentally Responsible, Driven, and Human-Centered.
- Republic Services has a high employee engagement score and an inclusive, diverse culture.
- The company's strategy focuses on profitable growth through acquisitions and industry advancements in recycling and waste, environmental solutions, and sustainability innovation.
- Republic Services operates the nation's first integrated plastics recycling facility and is expanding its network of Polymer Centers.
- The company is leveraging its landfills to harness landfill gas and convert it to energy, aiming to beneficially reuse 50% more biogas by 2030.
- Recent recognition includes Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies, CDP Discloser, Dow Jones Best-In-Class Indices, Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies, Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies, Great Place to Work, and Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global.
Equal Opportunity
- Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
- For concerns relating to Republic Services’ commitment to equal opportunity employment, contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.
