HAZMAT General Laborer​/Field Service Technician

Overview

Field Services Technician I – Richmond, VA. This role works in the field performing hazardous waste clean‑up, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling of hazardous materials.

Hourly Range: $20.00 – $22.00

Note: All new hires must attend a two‑week training academy; travel expenses are paid by the company.

• Ensure health and safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner.
• Engage in strenuous physical labor, including lifting and pulling heavy objects.
• Operate light and heavy equipment, handles various hand tools and powered industrial tools, and work with vibration‑producing tools.
• Wear and properly use a variety of personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, skin, face, hand, and foot protection in numerous combinations.
• Work in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work in atmospheres and locations with potential exposure to chemical and physical agents, some of which may be hazardous, toxic, or corrosive.
• Work in potentially elevated noise levels, confined spaces, and low‑clearance areas.
• Work at elevations, including ladders and scaffolding.
• Assist in field sampling activities and meter calibration.
• Climb ladders, scaffolding, and enter and exit trucks, tanks, and various containers.
• Work extended (> 8 hrs.) time periods.
• Attend all compliance and safety update meetings.
• Inspect drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Safely load and unload hazardous and non‑hazardous waste.
• Conduct waste stream sampling and profiling as necessary.
• Follow all local, state, and federal compliance regulations and rules.
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state, and federal requirements.
• Observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Be available for emergency response on a rotating basis every other week.
• Support site‑remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling of hazardous materials.

• Reliable transportation.
• Valid driver’s license and clean MVR.
• Ability to perform physical functions per key responsibilities.
• Agreement to be on‑call for emergency response; may work weekends, holidays, or up to 24 hrs. if needed.
• Successful completion of background check, drug test, and physical examination.
• Compliance with OSHA’s Respiratory Protection standard (29 CFR 1910.34) and facial‑hair standards for respirator use.

• Previous relevant labor experience.

• Health and safety is the top priority.
• Focus on sustainability and environmental cleanup.
• Recruiting pay range disclosed.
• Comprehensive health benefits after 30 days of full‑time employment, including 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Opportunities for growth and development at all career stages.
• Company‑paid training and tuition reimbursement.

Hepaco is a Clean Harbors company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. For accommodation requests, contact  or 1‑844‑922‑5547.

Hepaco is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain recruitment stages but are not a replacement for human decision‑making.

Hepaco is committed to complying with pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role.