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Clean Harbors

Hazardous waste management and emergency response

Hazmat Field Service Technician 1 - Emergency Response

Field ServicePosted on Nov 10
Full-timeSouth Plainfield, NJ, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have reliable transportation.
  • Have a valid driver's license.
  • Be able to perform the physical functions required by the job, including strenuous labor, lifting and pulling heavy objects, and extended work periods.
  • Agree to be on call for emergency response; by position, participate in an every-other-week rotating on-call schedule.
  • Meet facial-hair standards when assigned respirator use.
  • Attend the required one-week paid training academy, which may be out of state.

Responsibilities

  • Follow safety policies and procedures and attend compliance and safety update meetings.
  • Engage in strenuous physical labor, including lifting and pulling heavy objects.
  • Operate light and heavy equipment and use 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.
  • Work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and weather, and in locations with potential exposure to hazardous, toxic, or corrosive chemical and physical agents.
  • Work in potentially elevated-noise environments and confined spaces, including areas with low clearance; work at elevations 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 shifts exceeding eight hours when required.
  • Inspect drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance.
  • Safely load and unload hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
  • Conduct waste-stream sampling and profiling as necessary.
  • 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.
  • Observe corporate operating procedures and environmental health and safety guidelines.
  • Perform site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling as assigned.
  • Respond to emergencies and remain available for on-call work, including occasional weekends and holidays.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous relevant labor experience.

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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