Field Chemist/Driver - CDL (B)

About the Role

The Field Chemist supports the Lab Pack Program, Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), and other field activities by delivering on‑site services that include waste characterization, packaging, handling, and transport. The role requires strict adherence to safety, meticulous attention to detail, and a focus on profitability and efficiency. Key duties involve providing lab‑packing services at customer sites while maintaining regulatory compliance and company procedures, sampling and characterizing hazardous and non‑hazardous waste, generating waste profiles for end‑user facilities, and preparing price quotes. The chemist also inventories on‑site waste, transports it to transfer or end‑user facilities, completes necessary paperwork for invoicing, assists with off‑loading, de‑packs and consolidates waste, and offers technical support as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸waste characterization
• ▸lab packing
• ▸regulatory compliance
• ▸waste transport
• ▸price quoting
• ▸technical support

What You Bring

Preferred qualifications include a solid understanding of chemistry principles, waste processing protocols, and the ability to perform accurate analyses, present concise findings, and resolve challenging situations constructively. Candidates should be proficient with computer‑based communication, data gathering, and reporting, and possess strong negotiation, problem‑solving, and interpersonal skills. A CDL with a Hazmat endorsement is advantageous. Minimum requirements are a valid Class B commercial driver’s license and the ability to complete a 40‑hour HAZWOPER training program upon hire.

Requirements

• ▸chemistry
• ▸waste processing
• ▸cdl hazmat
• ▸class b
• ▸hazwoper
• ▸problem solving

Benefits

Employees receive rewarding compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, health‑care spending accounts, disability, life and AD&D insurance, an employee assistance program, discount programs, a retirement plan with company match, an ESPP, and paid time off. Working at Republic Services means your contributions are valued, you have access to modern tools and technology, and you can grow through continuous learning. The company’s culture emphasizes safety, service, environmental responsibility, results‑driven performance, and respect for every individual, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage • Health care and dependent care spending accounts • Short- and long-term disability • Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Employee discount programs • Retirement plan with a generous company match • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) • Paid Time Off (PTO)

Work Environment

Field