Hazardous Waste Field Technician: Cleanup & Decon

Republic Services; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Services in the United States seeks a Field Technician to support cleanup operations, respond to scheduled and Emergency Response Calls, and conduct decontamination work. This role covers hazardous waste remediation, COVID and Hazmat decon tasks, and other duties assigned by management.

You will work under supervision, follow health and safety policies, and handle tasks such as confined space entry, manhole and tank cleaning, oil spill cleanup, drum handling, and high-pressure washing.

Qualifications

• Health and safety awareness required.
• Ability to perform remediation of cleanup regarding hazardous waste and materials.

Responsibilities

• Perform work under the direct guidance of a Supervisor or Foreman involving the remediation of cleanup regarding hazardous waste and materials.
• Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner
• Daily work will involve confined space entry such as manholes, tank cleaning, oil spill cleanup, drum handling, decontamination, sweeping and shoveling, high pressure washing and various other remedial activities.
• Ability to work a rotating shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. On-Call based on the rotating On-Call schedule for Emergency Response. May require out of town travel. Length of travel will be dependent on service center and on-going projects
• Ability to work under adverse conditions (heat &)

Job description

Republic Services in the United States seeks a Field Technician to support cleanup operations, respond to scheduled and Emergency Response Calls, and conduct decontamination work. This role covers hazardous waste remediation, COVID and Hazmat decon tasks, and other duties assigned by management.

You will work under supervision, follow health and safety policies, and handle tasks such as confined space entry, manhole and tank cleaning, oil spill cleanup, drum handling, and high-pressure washing.