Location: San Juan Capistrano, CA

Starting Pay: $23.00–$24.00 per hour

Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00 AM–6:30 PM

Days Off: Sunday and Monday

Position Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Clean Harbors is seeking a Hazardous Waste Technician to join our InSite team in San Juan Capistrano, CA. This position involves collecting, handling, and managing hazardous waste at an established customer facility while ensuring compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

We are looking for a dependable, safety-conscious individual with previous hazardous waste or hazardous materials experience who can work independently with minimal supervision.

This position follows a Tuesday-through-Saturday schedule, with consistent hours from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

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
Competitive Pay
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:

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Previous hands-on experience in hazardous waste management, hazardous materials handling, or a related environmental services field strongly preferred.
Familiarity with hazardous waste identification, segregation, labeling, packaging, and safe handling procedures.
40-hour HAZWOPER training or similar hazardous materials safety training strongly preferred.
Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
Ability to perform physically demanding work involving standing, walking, bending, and lifting throughout the shift.
Willingness to complete required site-specific safety and compliance training.
Must be available to work Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 AM–6:30 PM.

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 that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner
Collect and transport hazardous waste from designated accumulation areas throughout the customer facility.
Properly identify, label, package, and consolidate hazardous waste materials in accordance with applicable regulations.
Inspect waste containers and drums for proper labeling, integrity, and compliance.
Assist with preparing hazardous waste shipments, including loading and unloading materials as needed.
Maintain clean, organized, and compliant waste accumulation and storage areas.
Support chemical bulking, waste segregation, and spill response activities as required.
Follow established safety procedures and environmental compliance requirements.
Perform daily responsibilities independently while maintaining communication with site management.
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

Pay Range: 14.42 - 28.85 Hourly

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Hazardous Waste Technician - InSite Technician

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