HazMat Technician

A1 Biohazard Llc; United States; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-funded training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider in the United States is seeking HazMat Technicians to execute field operations involving biological and chemical hazards. The role requires adherence to strict safety protocols and accurate documentation. Responsibilities include decontamination, waste handling, and compliance with OSHA, EPA standards. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, ability to lift heavy weights, and a desire to work in high-risk environments with training provided for necessary certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 23; valid driver’s license; clean MVR.
• Must lift 50–100 lbs; work full shifts in PPE; tolerate physical demands.
• Pass respirator fit test, medical clearance, background check, drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleanup of hazardous scenes related to biohazards and chemicals.
• Package and transport regulated medical and hazardous waste according to standards.
• Capture required documentation and maintain compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Education

Valid driver’s license

Certifications like HAZWOPER, Bloodborne Pathogens

Tools

Chemical handling equipment

Safety PPE

Job description

HazMat Technicians execute field operations involving biological, chemical, and environmental hazards. You perform remediation, decontamination, waste handling, neutralization, and site restoration under direct supervision of a Crew Chief. The role requires strict adherence to safety, PPE, regulatory standards, and documentation procedures. Precision, discipline, and reliability are mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

Field Remediation & Hazard Control

Perform cleanup and decontamination of trauma, biohazard, chemical, sewage, hoarding, narcotics, and environmental contamination scenes.

Identify, contain, neutralize, and remove hazardous substances using approved chemicals, tools, and SOPs.

Set up and break down decon zones, containment, negative air, and PPE staging as required.

Conduct light demolition (drywall, flooring, fixtures) when directed.

Chemical Handling & Testing

Mix, dilute, and apply disinfectants, oxidizers, and neutralizing agents safely and accurately.

Operate sprayers, pumps, metering devices, and application tools.

Perform surface verification using ATP meters, test strips, pH meters, and gas/VOC monitors.

Maintain SDS awareness and follow NFPA/GHS hazard identification.

Regulated Waste & Compliance

Package, label, and transport regulated medical waste, hazardous waste, and contaminated materials according to OSHA, EPA, DOT, and DOH requirements.

Maintain chain‑of‑custody documentation for waste, evidence‑sensitive debris, and controlled substances.

Follow all Bloodborne Pathogen, respiratory protection, and HAZWOPER standards.

Documentation & Reporting

Capture required photo documentation before/during/after remediation.

Complete digital reports, hazard assessments, chemical logs, PPE logs, and job notes in approved CRM apps.

Report safety issues, exposure risks, or equipment failures immediately.

Equipment, Vehicle & Readiness

Clean, disinfect, restock, and reset trucks, tools, and PPE after each assignment.

Maintain accountability for assigned equipment, meters, and respirators.

Perform pre‑trip and post‑trip readiness checks.

Professional Conduct & Customer Service

Represent the company professionally in residential, commercial, institutional, and law enforcement environments.

Communicate respectfully with clients, property managers, law enforcement, and facility teams.

Maintain confidentiality, discretion, and composure in sensitive or distressing scenes.

Requirements

Minimum age 23; valid driver’s license; clean MVR.

Able to lift 50–100 lbs; work 4–10 hours in full PPE; tolerate heat, odors, and physical demands.

Must pass respirator fit test, medical clearance, background check, and drug screening.

Eligible for unescorted entry into secure facilities (jails, hospitals, airports).

Experience with tools, construction, restoration, or field labor preferred.

Familiarity with chemical safety, PPE levels, and hazard recognition.

Able to interpret SDS, NFPA 704, GHS labels, and follow SOPs precisely.

Strong communication and high accuracy in documentation.

Certifications preferred (Bloodborne Pathogens, HAZWOPER 24/40, DOT HazMat); training provided.

Comfortable using mobile apps for photos, notes, checklists, and reporting.

Compensation & Benefits

Salaried Employment

Advancement to Project Lead / Crew Chief available

Company‑funded training: OSHA, DOT, IICRC (TCST, OCT, AMRT), chemical handling

Shift Structure

Night Shift

On Duty: 1 day/week, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. On Call: 4 nights/week, 7 p.m.–7 a.m. Team A: Tue–Sat Team B: Thu–Mon

Day Shift

On Duty: 3 days/week, 11 a.m.–7 p.m. On Call: 4 days/week, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Team A: Thu–Sun Team B: Mon–Thu

Application Screening Questions

Are you eligible to work as a government/vendor subcontractor?

Do you have reliable transportation to and from the warehouse?

Are you willing to work in high‑risk, emotionally intense environments?

Can you pass a background, driving record check, and drug screening?

Can you perform cleanup involving decomposition, blood, and chemical hazards without losing composure?

Can you follow SOPs and PPE protocols without deviation?

Are you comfortable working in jails, airports, hospitals, and secured facilities?

Do you have experience handling chemicals or hazardous materials?

Are you familiar with dilution, neutralization, and PPE selection?