HazMat Field Technician I – Emergency Spill Response

Republic Services; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Republic Services in Bridgeport, CT, seeks an Environmental Services Field Technician I (Driver Non-CDL) to support emergency response and hazardous and non-hazardous spill cleanup with Hazmat Decon work. You will operate a range of equipment from roll-off and vacuum trucks to pallet-jacks, and perform DOT inspections, vehicle logging, and routine maintenance.

The role requires a valid driver's license, readiness to obtain DOT non-CDL credentials, and completion of 40-hour HazWOPER training on

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• DOT Qualified or ability to become DOT Qualified (Non CDL) to drive vehicles between 10k - 26k pounds.
• Ability to pass 40-hour HAZWOPER training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Operates light and heavy equipment relating to clean-up, including: roll-off truck, vacuum truck, box trucks, skid steer, forklift, pumps and pallet-jack
• Responds to customer spills and emergencies during normal business hours and after hours.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip Department of Transportation inspections.
• Maintains vehicle logs.
• Performs general housekeeping, including maintenance of equipment and site.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

General hand tools

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

HazWOPER 40-hour

Tools

Roll-off truck

Vacuum truck

Box trucks

Skid steer

Pumps

Pallet-jack

Job description

Republic Services in Bridgeport, CT, seeks an Environmental Services Field Technician I (Driver Non-CDL) to support emergency response and hazardous and non-hazardous spill cleanup with Hazmat Decon work. You will operate a range of equipment from roll-off and vacuum trucks to pallet-jacks, and perform DOT inspections, vehicle logging, and routine maintenance.

The role requires a valid driver's license, readiness to obtain DOT non-CDL credentials, and completion of 40-hour HazWOPER training on