Job Description
Job Description
Position Summary
HazMat Technicians are fully cross-certified hazardous materials operators responsible for executing remediation and decontamination work across biological, mold, chemical, sewage, narcotics, and evidence-sensitive environments. You perform remediation, decontamination, waste handling, neutralization, and site restoration under direct supervision of a Crew Chief. The role requires strict adherence to safety, PPE, regulatory standards, and documentation procedures. Precision, discipline, and reliability are mandatory.
Key Responsibilities
Field Remediation & Hazard Control
- Execute remediation and decontamination across biohazard, mold, chemical, sewage, narcotics, and mixed-hazard scenes.
- Identify, contain, neutralize, and remove hazardous substances using approved chemicals, tools, and SOPs.
- Set up and break down decon zones, containment, negative air, and PPE staging as required.
- Conduct light demolition (drywall, flooring, fixtures) when directed.
Chemical Handling & Testing
- Accurately mix, dilute, and apply disinfectants, oxidizers, enzymes, and neutralization agents per approved matrices.
- Operate sprayers, pumps, foggers, and metering devices.
- Perform surface and environmental verification using ATP meters, test strips, pH meters, and gas/VOC monitors.
- Interpret SDS, NFPA 704, and GHS labeling without supervision.
Regulated Waste & Compliance
- Package, label, and transport regulated medical waste, hazardous waste, and contaminated materials according to OSHA, EPA, DOT, and DOH requirements.
- Maintain chain-of-custody documentation for waste, evidence-sensitive debris, and controlled substances.
- Complete manifests and custody documentation accurately and defensibly.
- Follow all Bloodborne Pathogen, respiratory protection, and HAZWOPER standards.
Documentation & Reporting
- Capture required photo documentation before/during/after remediation.
- Complete digital job packets, hazard assessments, chemical logs, PPE logs, and custody records.
- Immediately report exposures, near-misses, equipment failures, or protocol deviations.
- Maintain audit-ready documentation at all times.
- Report safety issues, exposure risks, or equipment failures immediately.
Equipment, Vehicle & Readiness
- Clean, disinfect, restock, and reset trucks, tools, and PPE after each assignment.
- Maintain accountability for assigned equipment, meters, and respirators.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip readiness checks.
Professional Conduct & Customer Service
- Represent the company professionally in residential, commercial, institutional, and law enforcement environments.
- Communicate respectfully with clients, property managers, law enforcement, and facility teams.
- Maintain confidentiality, discretion, and composure in sensitive or distressing scenes.
Requirements
- Minimum age 23; valid driver’s license; clean MVR.
- Able to lift 50–100 lbs; work 4–10 hours in full PPE; tolerate heat, odors, and physical demands.
- Pass respirator fit test, medical clearance, background check, and drug screening.
- Eligible for unescorted entry into secure facilities (jails, hospitals, airports).
- Experience with tools, construction, restoration, or field labor preferred.
- Familiarity with chemical safety, PPE levels, and hazard recognition.
- Strong communication and high accuracy in documentation.
- Bloodborne Pathogens, HAZWOPER 24/40, DOT HazMat
- Comfortable using mobile apps for photos, notes, checklists, and reporting.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort with tools and equipment
- High accuracy in documentation and procedural compliance
- Emotional resilience and professionalism in high-stress environments
- Proficient with mobile apps for photos, checklists, and reporting