HazMat Field Driver/Technician - CDL A
About the role
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. Operate a Tractor Trailer pulling a variety of trailer types including but not limited to roll offs, tanker and van trailers to perform pickups of bulk and containerized hazardous and non-hazardous waste. Driver may also be required to drive a straight truck on a periodic basis.
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.
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
- 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.
- Affords assistance 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Minimum Qualifications: 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.
Benefits
Rewarding Compensation And 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.
- Roth 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
Company Information
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.