Hazardous Materials Technician - PSE*

Hazardous Materials Technician - PSE*

Salary

$16.90 Hourly

Location

San Bernardino, CA

Job Type

Temporary or Extra-Help

Job Number

26-50207-OFM-01

Department

Fire District

Opening Date

08/01/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Job

The San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, Household Hazardous Waste Section, is accepting applications for the position of Hazardous Materials Technician - PSE. These positions are responsible for handling hazardous waste to collect, sort, and transport in a safe manner, following established guidelines and codes. Hazardous Materials Technicians will work weekends and will work outdoors in all weather - rain, sun, heat, wind, etc. - to perform job duties. Hazardous Materials Technicians assist other staff in hazardous waste management and inspection activities, and at community events.

The San Bernardino County Fire Department Household Hazardous Waste Section is committed to providing safe and efficient hazardous waste management services. The ultimate objective is to protect health, natural resources, and the environment. Staff is devoted to the provision of fast and friendly service to County residents and small businesses.

INTERESTED? CALL 909-382-5401 for more information!

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ONLINE!

• PSE = Public Service Employee: PSE is an extra-help unclassified appointment. These are extra-help, non-regular positions classified as Public Service Employees. These temporary positions will be employed for approximately 6-12 months and will average approximately 25 hours per week. Successful candidates shall be considered at-will throughout the term of their employment and will not attain regular status. All new employees must adhere to the provisions of the County Fire and Special Districts Dress Code, which prohibits all visible tattoos. Applicant must successfully pass a background check prior to appointment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

1) Must have a valid California Class C Driver license. 2) Must successfully complete the 24-hour HAZWOPER and 8-hour DOT training classes within six (6) months from the date of hire. Must successfully complete other program related training, such as program vehicles operation, within six (6) months from the date of hire. 3) Must be able to work on Saturdays. Work schedule will vary. 4) Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. unassisted; duties require constant bending, lifting, and standing for long periods of time. 5) Must be able to work outdoors on a continuous basis, in extreme weather, including sun, rain, wind, high heat, humidity, etc. 5) A successful background check is required prior to assignment.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Eighteen (18) years of age AND High School Diploma or GED.

Selection Process

These are PSE/Extra Help/Temporary Positions!

INTERESTED? CALL 909-382-5401 for more information!

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ONLINE!

This position is an extra help position and is not eligible for benefits through San Bernardino County.

01

ELIGIBILITY: I understand the following is required for hire as a Hazardous Materials Technician - PSE:

• Be at least 18 years of age & have a High School Diploma or GED
• Yes, I meet the above requirement.
• No, I do not meet the above requirement. I understand that by selecting this option, my application will be DISQUALIFIED and I will need to wait and reapply when I am eligible.

02

Indicate your experience working with hazardous materials and in a hazardous waste management environment:

• I have no experience.
• I have limited experience.
• I have some experience.
• I have a lot of experience.

03

Indicate your possession of the following training certificates:

• 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training
• 24-Hour HAZWOPER Training
• 8-Hour DOT Training
• Forklift Certification
• None of the above

04

This position requires work duties be performed outdoors in all weather conditions, including extreme weather (sun, high heat, winds, rain, cold, etc.). Indicate your understanding and willingness to perform the functions of a Hazardous Materials Technician - PSE:

• I understand, and am willing and able to work outdoors in all/extreme weather conditions.
• I understand, but I am not willing OR able to work outdoors in all/extreme weather conditions at this time.
• None of the Above.

05

This position requires working all Saturdays. Indicate your understanding and willingness to work Saturdays as part of your scheduled work hours as a PSE:

• I understand, and am willing and able to work Saturdays.
• I understand, but I am not willing OR able to work Saturdays at this time.
• None of the above.

06

Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

07

ATTENTION GMAIL USERS

We have become aware of an increase in Gmails spam filter sensitivity. Due to this change, it is possible that emails coming from San Bernardino County Human Resources may be marked as spam and will not make it into your Gmail inbox.

For your convenience, the attached PDF document contains a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail. To access the guide, download the Gmail Filter Setup Instructions (PDF). Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your www.governmentjobs.com (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

• I understand.

08

Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

Required Question

Employer San Bernardino County

Address 175 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor

San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440

Phone (909) 387-8304

TTY Users: 711

Website http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs