Clean Harbors

Hazardous waste management and emergency response

Environmental Field Laborer

Cleaning & Custodial ServicesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeDolton, IL, USA$14.90 - $34.62 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

Reliable transportation.
Ability to perform the physical functions required by the job.
Must agree to be on call for emergency response; occasional weekend and holiday work is required, and emergency response shifts may extend beyond eight hours up to 12–24 hours.
Must successfully complete a background check, drug test, and position-specific physical examination.
Employees in positions requiring respirators must meet facial-hair standards under OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard.
Must be available for emergency response or project work out of town for up to two weeks at a time.
Must attend out-of-state Academy training; required travel and training expenses are covered, and training time is paid.
Previous relevant labor experience is preferred.
A valid driver's license is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow health and safety policies and procedures and act safely.
Perform strenuous physical labor, including lifting and pulling heavy objects.
Operate light and heavy equipment; handle hand tools and powered industrial tools, including vibration-producing tools.
Wear and properly use personal protective equipment, including respirators and skin, face, hand, and foot protection in various combinations.
Work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
Work in locations where exposure to potentially hazardous, toxic, or corrosive chemical and physical agents may occur.
Work in potentially elevated noise levels and confined spaces, including lifting in low-clearance areas.
Work at elevations, including from ladders and scaffolding.
Assist with field sampling and meter calibration.
Climb ladders and scaffolding and enter and exit trucks, tanks, and other containers.
Work extended periods exceeding eight hours.
Attend compliance and safety update meetings.
Inspect drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance.
Safely load and unload hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
Conduct waste-stream sampling and profiling as needed.
Follow local, state or provincial, and federal compliance regulations and rules.
Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation and local, state or provincial, and federal requirements.
Follow corporate operating guidelines and procedures.
Follow company environmental health and safety operating guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.
By position, be on call for emergency response on a rotating basis every other week.
By position, perform site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling.

Desired Qualifications

Valid driver's license.
Previous relevant labor experience.

Clean Harbors in Dolton, IL is seeking an Environmental Field Laborer to join our safety conscious team. This role will be active in the field responsible for the performance of tasks associated with hazardous waste clean-up, site-remediation, equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials.

Valid Driver's License Required
Average an 8-10+ hour day. Overtime after 40 hrs.
Must be available for emergency response/project work that could take you out of town up to 2 weeks at a time, hotel and per diem provided
Required on call

Please note: New hires are required to attend our Academy training out of state. The company covers all required travel and training-related expenses, and you will be paid for your time during training.

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
Starting Pay $20 per hour
Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

Required Qualifications:

Reliable transportation
Ability to perform physical functions per Key Responsibilities
This position includes emergency response, a continuing condition of employment is agreeing to be on-call; on occasion working on weekends and holidays will be required; emergency response situations can extend beyond 8 hours, up to 12-24 hrs.
Perform physical functions per job requirements
Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

Valid Driver’s license
Previous relevant labor experience

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected] or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Key Responsibilities:

Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner
Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting and pulling heavy objects
Operate light and heavy equipment, handles various hand tools and powered industrial tools, works with vibration-producing tools
Wear and properly use a variety of personal protective Equipment (PPE). Including respirators, skin, face, hand and foot protection in a multiple number of combinations
Work in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
Work in atmospheres and locations with the potential for exposure to various chemical and physical agents, some of which may be hazardous, toxic, or corrosive
Work in potentially elevated noise levels, confined spaces, including lifting in areas of low clearance
Work at elevations including working from ladders and scaffolding
Assist in field sampling activities and calibration of meters
Climb ladders, scaffolding and into and out of trucks, tanks, and various other containers
Work extended (> 8 hrs.) time periods
Attend all compliance and safety update meetings
Inspect drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance
Safe loading and unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous waste
Conduct waste stream sampling and profiling as necessary
Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
Perform other duties as assigned
By position, ability to be on call for emergency response on rotating basis every other week
By position, site-remediation, equipment decontamination, and the handling of hazardous materials

Pay Range: 14.90 - 34.62 Hourly

About the Company

Clean Harbors

Hazardous waste management and emergency response

Clean Harbors provides environmental and industrial services across North America, focusing on hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning, and maintenance for a wide range of clients including Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. Its offering works by delivering on-site and remote services through service contracts, emergency response fees, and waste disposal charges, supported by an extensive network of facilities and specialized equipment to ensure safe, compliant waste handling. The company differentiates itself through its large scale, broad service mix, and emphasis on meeting stringent environmental compliance and safety standards for demanding customers. Its goal is to grow its market presence and service offerings to be a leading, dependable partner for essential environmental services in North America.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Norwell, MA
Founded: 1980

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