HAZMAT General Laborer​/Field Service Technician

Overview

Hepaco, a Clean Harbors Company, in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Field Services Technician I to join our safety-conscious team. This role will be active in the field and responsible for tasks associated with hazardous waste clean-up, site remediation, equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials. Travel, on-call and emergency response are part of the role. Hourly range: $19.00–$21.00.

• Ensure health and safety is the number one goal by following policies and processes and always acting in a safe manner.
• Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting and pulling heavy objects.
• Operate light and heavy equipment, handle 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 and protective gear in multiple configurations.
• Work in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work in atmospheres and locations with potential exposure to various chemical and physical agents, some of which may be hazardous, toxic or corrosive.
• Work in potentially elevated noise levels, confined spaces, including lifting in areas of low clearance.
• Work at elevations including from ladders and scaffolding.
• Assist in field sampling activities and calibration of meters.
• Climb ladders, scaffolding and into and out of trucks, tanks and other containers.
• Work extended (>8 hours) time periods when required.
• 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, provincial (state) and federal compliance regulations and rules.
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with DOT, local/state and federal requirements.
• Observe all corporate operating guidelines and environmental health and safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Be on call for emergency response on a rotating basis (every other week).
• Engage in site remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling of hazardous materials as required.

• Reliable transportation.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to perform physical functions per responsibilities.
• This position includes emergency response responsibilities; on-call requirements and possible weekend/holiday work; emergency responses may extend beyond 8 hours up to 12–24 hours.
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical as required by position.
• Per OSHA respiratory protection standards, meet facial hair requirements for positions requiring respirators.

• Previous relevant labor experience.

Hepaco, a Clean Harbors Company, is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact  or  Hepaco is a Military & Veteran friendly company. We are committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation.

The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. Some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentives and a comprehensive benefits package.