Hazmat Support Staff - Contractor

Job Description

The Department of Fire Services (DFS), Hazardous Materials Response Division is recruiting to fill vacancies at the Stow location, with opportunities including but not limited to delivery, pick-up, repair, inspection, or inventory Hazardous Materials Response Equipment throughout the Commonwealth. Hazardous Materials Support Team Member must be available to work a minimum of 1-2 shifts on average per week and be available to work in the event of an emergency. The primary focus of these positions is to support all needs of the five Hazardous Materials Response Districts throughout the Commonwealth. This is a part-time, contract position with no benefits.

The Hazardous Materials Response Division, within the Department of Fire Services, provides emergency response to municipal departments as the departments deem fit.

Description of Duties:

• Provide support and assistance for five hazardous materials response districts and specialty response teams throughout the Commonwealth.
• Assist, operate, and troubleshoot hazardous materials equipment.
• Deliver equipment to fully equip trucks for incident response.
• Participate in heavy manual labor including but not limited to the loading and unloading of trucks and trailers for deliveries.
• Provide support by cleaning, inspecting, repairing, or otherwise putting equipment into service for use.
• Perform related duties such as, moving equipment to other locations both physically and electronically within the inventory system; using powered and hand equipment; maintaining the cleanliness of the warehouse; assist with trucks in each district; and other related duties.
• May be assigned to drive a hazardous materials response truck or other vehicle weighing over 26,000 gvw.
• Support staff work outdoors in all types of weather, lift, and carry heavy objects.
• Assist with D4H inventory software including but not limited to equipment, supplies, inspections, qualifications, and other duties.
• Support and assist with annual fit testing of all members.
• Support and assist with training to all response team members throughout the Commonwealth.
• May be asked to assist in the repair, rebuilding or fabricating of hazardous materials equipment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Two years experience as a firefighter, a MA Hazardous Materials Technician, or in a facilities maintenance, mechanical or technical trade.
• Possession of a valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of D4H software
• CDL A drivers license is preferred but not required.
• Must have demonstrated manual dexterity, physical stamina, and endurance.
• Ability to properly lift, carry, and otherwise move extremely heavy equipment and supplies.
• Skilled in using small hand tools, power tools, and motorized equipment.
• Must have knowledge and experience with Hazardous Materials Equipment.
• Must be able and willing to travel to assigned work location, which could be any community in the Commonwealth.
• Able to work all shifts: days, nights and/or weekends, as assigned. (Primarily Monday through Friday day shift).
• Knowledge of basic computer skills.
• Basic familiarity with all hazardous materials equipment used in incident response.
• Ability to work as a team with others performing like duties to meet the organizational objectives.
• Ability to take direction from the Hazmat office staff and follow instructions without deviating from main objectives.
• Ability to accomplish assigned work with little or no supervision.
• Ability to make prudent and timely decisions based on good judgment and in the best interest of the Department of Fire Services and the Hazardous Materials Response Division.

All persons holding a commercial driver's license (CDL) and who perform duties requiring a CDL for the Department of Fire Services, whether temporarily or permanently, at any time will be required to undergo controlled substances and at our discretion, alcohol testing prior to employment and will be subject to further testing throughout their period of employment.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Client-provided location(s): Boxborough, MA

Job ID: Commonwealth_of_Massachusetts-250008BD

Employment Type: PART_TIME

Posted: 2026-03-24T18:39:14