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Clean Harbors

Hazardous waste management and emergency response

Field Service Technician - HAZMAT Emergency Response

Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSan Diego, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Possess a valid driver's license and a clean motor vehicle record.
  • Have reliable transportation.
  • Be able to perform the physical functions required by the job.
  • Agree to be on call as a continuing condition of employment; occasional weekends and holidays may be required, and emergency response may extend beyond eight hours, up to 12–24 hours.
  • Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and position-specific physical.
  • Meet facial-hair standards when assigned to work requiring a respirator, as specified by OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.34.
  • Have previous relevant labor experience.

Responsibilities

  • Follow safety policies and processes, making health and safety the primary goal.
  • Perform strenuous physical labor, including lifting and pulling heavy objects.
  • Operate light and heavy equipment and 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.
  • Work indoors and outdoors in varied temperatures and weather conditions, and 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 areas with low clearance.
  • Work at elevations, including from ladders and scaffolding, and climb into and out of trucks, tanks, and other containers.
  • Assist with field sampling activities and meter calibration.
  • 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 necessary.
  • Follow local, state or provincial, and federal compliance regulations and rules.
  • Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation, local, state or provincial, and federal requirements.
  • Follow corporate operating guidelines and procedures and company environmental health and safety guidelines.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • When required by the position, participate in rotating emergency-response on-call duty every other week.
  • When required by the position, perform site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling.

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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