HazMat CDL‑A Field Driver & Technician

Republic Services; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

FSAs – Health and Dependent Care

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Republic Services in Lexington, SC is seeking a HazMat Field Driver/Technician to safely transport hazardous and non-hazardous waste using Class A tractors and multiple trailer types. The role includes occasional overnight shifts and a Monday–Friday schedule aligned to customer needs.

Responsibilities include completing DOT/HAZWOPER compliance, maintaining logs and manifests, performing pre/post-trip inspections, and safely interacting with customers.

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.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Prioritization

Job description

Republic Services in Lexington, SC is seeking a HazMat Field Driver/Technician to safely transport hazardous and non-hazardous waste using Class A tractors and multiple trailer types. The role includes occasional overnight shifts and a Monday–Friday schedule aligned to customer needs.

Responsibilities include completing DOT/HAZWOPER compliance, maintaining logs and manifests, performing pre/post-trip inspections, and safely interacting with customers.