Field Chemist: Hazardous Materials Specialist

Arcwood Environmental, LLC; Benton (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcwood Environmental, LLC in Alabama is seeking a Field Chemist to sort and transport hazardous and non-hazardous waste, ensuring compatibility and safety in every step of service.

The role involves field dispatch to projects, strict safety practices, paperwork, site communications, and potential travel across the region to support lab pack services; a CDL with Hazmat endorsement is required within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of related experience required; lab packing or environmental waste preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain Class B CDL with Hazmat within 6 months (required).
• Ability to pass Motor Vehicle Record check to company standards (required).
• Due to exposure to atmospheres/waste/materials this position requires individuals to be clean shaven at all times in order to don a respirator for protection.

Responsibilities

• Sort and transport hazardous and non-hazardous materials and waste, ensuring compatibility and safety.
• Prioritize health and safety by adhering to policies and safe practices.
• Assist in segregation of chemicals by hazard class and prepare for transportation; complete paperwork.
• Determine and load supplies and travel to various sites to perform lab pack services.
• Assist in characterizing materials at field project sites.
• Maintain proper placarding and load segregation during transport of hazardous materials.
• Develop good customer relations by communicating with site contacts at customer locations.
• Direct Field Technicians/Drivers assisting with waste collection.
• Maintain knowledge of high-hazard materials management and cylinder handling.
• Travel to support outside locations as needed and take on additional duties as assigned.

Education

Associates degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Arcwood Environmental, LLC in Alabama is seeking a Field Chemist to sort and transport hazardous and non-hazardous waste, ensuring compatibility and safety in every step of service.

The role involves field dispatch to projects, strict safety practices, paperwork, site communications, and potential travel across the region to support lab pack services; a CDL with Hazmat endorsement is required within 6 months.