NEOGOV · 13 hours ago
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TECH
West Palm Beach, FL 33412
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$50K/yr - $87K/yr
0+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Hazardous Materials Tech for the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County. This field position is responsible for performing hazardous materials management activities at solid waste facilities, including handling chemicals and hazardous materials while ensuring compliance with safety guidelines.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Greet and assist persons and businesses delivering hazardous materials and removes materials from vehicles
Uses chemical knowledge to segregate materials and assist other staff in preparing wastes for shipment
Bulk paint and other materials into drums. Use personal protective equipment as necessary
Maintain cleanliness of facility and equipment. Practice good housekeeping at all times
Transport materials from collection satellites to main facility. Inspect and maintain satellite collection sites and equipment
Sort and manage compressed gas cylinders (i.e. Freon, propane) at landfill. Vent or extract gases according to established safety procedures
Conduct load inspections at the landfill in compliance with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act subtitle D regulations
Assist with responses to hazardous materials spills and incidents at Solid Waste Authority facilities
Provide technical guidance to the public and other agencies on disposal of special wastes and other hazardous waste management related information within scope of knowledge
Perform other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Ability to learn and perform activities in compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations and Authority procedure
Commitment to observe safety guidelines and carry out duties with established safety practices at all times
Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as respirators, perform strenuous activity wearing PPE, and lift up to 75 pounds is required
Ability to pass yearly Hazmat physical
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and in person with management and field staffs
Ability to operate straight truck, fork lift, drum dolly, hand tools and heavy equipment
Experience operating and maintaining machinery and equipment
Ability to use computers to input data
Class B CDL required with hazardous materials endorsements. DOT certified driver
Preferred
OSHA 40 hours Hazardous Materials Site Worker certificate preferred
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of small spill and emergency response techniques
Any combination of training, education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position
Benefits
Employer paid medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurances
Educational assistance
Paid holidays
Paid sick
Paid vacation
Retirement benefit through the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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