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Clean Harbors

Hazardous waste management and emergency response

Hydroblast Technician 3

Cleaning & Custodial ServicesPosted on Nov 13
Full-timeGeismar, LA, USA$15.63 - $41.54 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Specific vocational preparation, including classroom safety training, on-the-job training, and essential experience gained on other jobs.
  • Understand English well enough to comprehend safety training and respond to instructions in emergency situations.
  • Hold a valid driver’s license and meet the company’s driving policy requirements when driving a company vehicle or using a personal vehicle for company business.
  • Be knowledgeable in operating emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers.
  • Provide a Federal Transportation Workers Identification Credential (TWIC).
  • Read and understand work-area signs and distinguish emergency signals while on duty.
  • Be able to extend arms above the head and frequently bend, stoop, squat, kneel, reach, and crawl.
  • Tolerate being wet from head to toe for an unlimited amount of time and function in extreme heat, humidity, sub-zero weather, confined spaces, and at heights up to 200 feet.
  • Hold the back thrust of 50 pounds on a straight 66-inch pipe for at least one hour and lift and maintain a minimum of 40 pounds.
  • Be capable of working up to 16 hours per shift and using both negative-pressure and air-supplied respirators.
  • Be able to wear required protective clothing and equipment, including Nomex coveralls, a back belt, slickers, rubber boots, a fresh-air breathing mask, an escape pack, and a hard hat.
  • Work around chemical and environmental dust, chemical and fluid fumes, exhaust, highly pressurized fluids, and noise levels exceeding 85 dBA; use provided respiratory and hearing protection when required.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a safety representative responsible for company and customer safety policies and procedures, including hands-on information regarding operations, safety, equipment, emergency response, and administrative functions.
  • Operate manual and automated hydro-blasting equipment when required.
  • Operate special equipment, including ultra-high-pressure pumps.
  • Operate pumping equipment and specialized hydro-blasting, chemical-cleaning, vacuum-truck, and cutting equipment used on the job.
  • Examine cleaned surfaces when required to ensure they conform to company and customer specifications.
  • Perform routine maintenance on company equipment used on the job.
  • When serving in a supervisor capacity, interface with customer representatives regarding job setup and scope, ensure performance and customer requirements are met, implement company policies and procedures at the job site, report to the branch manager or designee, and implement procedures to achieve the branch manager’s specified results.

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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