Hazmat Technician

Job Summary

Waste Xpress Environmental (WXE), a Pacific Northern Environmental LLC division, is seeking a Hazmat Technician who thrives in a fast‑paced, team environment and has the ability to provide exceptional service and skills to our company, clients, and employees.

Pacific Northern Environmental, LLC consists of five divisions including Advanced Electrical Technologies (AET), Taurus Power and Controls (Taurus), Cowlitz Clean Sweep (CCS), Pacific Northern Environmental Construction (PNEC), and Waste Xpress Environmental (WXE). Together, we specialize in commercial and petroleum construction, industrial and commercial electrical, industrial cleaning, and hazardous waste disposal. PNE LLC is a multi‑state organization with operating offices in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Hawaii.

In addition, we carry out projects across the United States.

Waste Xpress has been helping PNW customers since 1989 by providing fast, friendly, and compliant hazardous waste disposal services to a broad range of clientele. Our value system treats every customer with the importance they deserve and the service they expect.

The Hazmat Technician is responsible for lab packing, hazardous material classification, hazardous waste determination, and safely transporting hazmat or other materials from the job sites to safe disposal locations. Hands‑on work with the field team is required for this position.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 18 years of age or older
• Must have valid US Driver’s license, and a driving record in good standing to be able to pass insurance requirements.
• At least 1 year of experience in a safety‑sensitive position required.
• 1–2 years’ experience in a similar position (lab packing, hazardous material classification, and hazardous waste determination) preferred, willing to train.
• 40 hour Hazwoper preferred, company is willing to provide training if not already obtained.
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to work independently.

• Safely operate and maintain company vehicles as required for job duties, ensuring compliance with all traffic laws and company policies
• Go to customers’ locations to perform industrial cleaning projects to include lab packing, packaging, labeling, and manifest of waste in compliance with
  • Department of Transportation
  • 105-180
  • EPA 40cfr
    260‑280
• Load drums and other containers onto truck using a drum dolly and liftgate.
• Work with existing management on process efficiencies, report maintenance issues to location supervisor and keep vehicle clean.
• Process waste at IRM if the need should arise. This will be during times of high need as opposed to daily activity.
• Help offload trucks at our facility.
• Work closely with sales department in preparing work orders and other project documents.
• Perform working labpack/loosepack jobs and assist in all large jobs.
• Perform hazcatting.
• Report all accidents and injuries and complete an accident report form.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Act in a proficient and professional manner, especially while interfacing with customers.
• Establish and maintain the safety of the load ensuring all loads are properly secured before driving.
• Take personal responsibility that your actions are safe and compliant with all regulations and company policies and point out things you see that may be deficient.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Move about the jobsite as needed.
• Move work‑related equipment up to 50lbs.
• Remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.
• Operate various technological devices, including but not limited to a computer.
• Occasionally ascend/descend ladders and/or stairs.
• Travel up to 20% of the time.

• Medical, Dental & Vision options with low premiums for employees and eligible dependents
• Life AD&D – Voluntary and company‑paid.
• Specialty RX programs.
• Group AFLAC options – Hospital, Critical, Accident and short‑term Disability Plans
• Pre‑Tax Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• Pre‑Tax Dependent Care Savings Account (DCSA)
• Telehealth by Teladoc.
• 401(k) with discretionary annual company matching contributions.
• Empl…