Full-Time
Abatement Field Service Foreman
Clean Harbors
10,001+ employees
Hazardous waste management and emergency response
Compensation Overview
$18.75 - $49.85/hr
East Lansing, MI, USA
In Person
Travel 60-80% across the United States; on-site responsibilities relevant to field service work.
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- Attend a two-week training academy; travel expenses paid by the company and per diem provided.
- Ability to travel for extended periods of time, overnight (60-80% travel).
- Valid Driver’s license.
- Willingness to be on-call for emergency response.
- 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.
- Previous experience in a physically intensive role.
- Previous experience in a supervisory, crew lead or leadership role.
- Direct supervision of the Field Technicians.
- Train and mentor the Field Service Technicians.
- Execute projects and jobs within budget and on time.
- Enforce and ensure OSHA, EPA and health and safety standards or regulations are compliant.
- Coordinate manpower, equipment and resources required to complete field service and emergency response projects with the Coordinator.
- Manage large scale field service and emergency response projects when directed.
- Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting and pulling heavy objects.
- Operate light and heavy equipment, handle various hand tools and powered industrial tools, work with vibration-producing tools.
- Wear and properly use a variety of personal protective Equipment including respirators, skin, face, hand and foot protection in multiple combinations.
- Work in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Work in atmospheres and locations with potential exposure to various chemical and physical agents, possibly hazardous, toxic, or corrosive.
- Work in potentially elevated noise levels, confined spaces, including lifting in areas of low clearance.
- Work at elevations including ladders and scaffolding.
- Assist in field sampling activities and calibration of meters.
- Climb ladders, scaffolding and into and out of trucks, tanks, and containers.
- Work extended more than 8 hours.
- 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.
- Complete associated paperwork such as worksheets, vehicle inspections, equipment inspections and permits.
- Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules.
- Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation, 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.
- On-call for emergency response on rotating basis every other week (by position).
- Site-remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling of hazardous materials (by position).
- May perform lead responsibilities (by position).
- Previous heavy equipment experience (bobcats, excavators, etc)
- Previous environmental and/or industrial experience (site remediation, spill response, hydro blasting, vacuum truck, tank cleaning, refinery-based work)
- Commercial driver license
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, Massachusetts
Founded
1980
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- PFAS revenue pipeline grows 25%-35% in 2026 after EPA incineration approval
- Terra Nova acquisition adds five Southeast CWT facilities for $225 million
- 2026 Adjusted EBITDA guidance raised to $1.27 billion amid landfill surge
What critics are saying
- OSHA $602,938 fine for willful safety violations causing employee death in January 2026
- Recurring EPA and Nebraska penalties at Kimball incinerator risk permit revocation
- High valuation at 34.3x-36.6x forward P/E creates collapse risk if guidance misses
What makes Clean Harbors unique
- Owns scarce, permit-heavy hazardous waste infrastructure across North America
- Integrates cradle-to-grave waste management with 900 branch locations
- Largest global re-refiner of used oil via Safety-Kleen subsidiary
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Benefits
Health Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Performance Bonus
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 12%1 year growth
↑ 12%2 year growth
↑ 12%Fairvoy Private Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of Clean Harbors, Inc. (NYSE:CLH – Free Report) during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm acquired 2,156 shares of the business services provider’s stock, valued at approximately $618,000. A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also bought and sold shares […]