ES Field Technician 1 (Hazmat)

Location: Lexington, SC, USA

Company

hirify.global provides recycling, waste management, hazardous waste, environmental services, and sustainability solutions across North America.

What you will do

• Perform emergency response, hazardous and non-hazardous spill cleanup, tank cleaning, drum handling, and hazmat decontamination.
• Carry out confined-space activities such as manhole entry, sweeping, shoveling, and high-pressure washing.
• Respond to customer spills and emergencies during normal business hours and after hours.
• Set up and operate pumps, trailer-mounted generators, air compressors, light towers, pallet jacks, skid steers, and other equipment.
• Maintain equipment and work sites while following safety policies and applicable regulations.

Requirements

• Experience with light and heavy equipment and hazardous or non-hazardous emergency cleanup.
• Ability to pass 40-hour HAZWOPER training after hire.
• Ability to move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to read and understand operational, technical, process, safety, and quality instructions.
• Knowledge of chemicals and safety data sheets, with the ability to identify and mitigate hazards.
• 0–2 years of relevant work experience; a valid driver’s license may be required for some positions.

Nice to have

• Current confined-space entry certification or the ability to obtain it after hire.
• Experience with hand and shop tools, instruments, and basic tablet or PC use.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, resilience, and willingness to report unsafe practices.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety-focused and environmentally responsible work environment.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Retirement plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, employee discounts, and an employee assistance program.