Clean Harbors

Hazardous waste management and emergency response

Field Service Foreman - HAZMAT Emergency Response

Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSan Diego, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

Previous experience in a physically intensive role.
Previous experience in a supervisory, crew lead, or leadership role.
Ability to travel for extended periods, including overnight.
Ability to be on call for emergency response.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to perform physical functions required by the job.
Ability to successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, as required by position.
Employees in positions requiring respirators must meet facial hair standards under OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.34.

Responsibilities

Ensure health and safety is the number one goal by following policies and processes and always acting safely.
Train and mentor Field Service Technicians.
Execute projects and jobs within budget and on time.
Enforce and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and health and safety standards or regulations.
Work with the Coordinator to communicate the manpower, equipment, and resources required to complete field service and emergency response projects.
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 hand tools and powered industrial tools; and work with vibration-producing tools.
Wear and properly use personal protective equipment, including respirators and skin, face, hand, and foot protection in varying combinations.
Work indoors and outdoors in various temperatures and weather conditions.
Work in locations where exposure to chemical and physical agents, including hazardous, toxic, or corrosive 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.
Assist with field sampling activities and meter calibration.
Climb ladders and scaffolding and enter and exit trucks, tanks, and other containers.
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.
Complete associated paperwork, including worksheets, vehicle inspections, equipment inspections, and permits.
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.
Follow company environmental health and safety operating guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.
By position, be on call for emergency response on a rotating basis every other week.
By position, perform site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling.
By position, perform lead responsibilities.

Desired Qualifications

Previous heavy equipment experience, including bobcats and excavators.
Previous environmental and/or industrial experience, including site remediation, spill response, hydro blasting, vacuum truck, tank cleaning, or refinery-based work.
Commercial driver's license.

Clean Harbors in San Diego, CA is seeking a Field Service Foreperson to join our safety conscious team. This position will be responsible for the direct supervision of the Field Technicians. Forepersons and Technicians will be responsible for the performance of tasks associated with emergency response (emergency spill cleanup), hazardous waste clean-up, site-remediation (tank and pit cleaning), equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials.

Please note: this position requires new hires to attend our one week Academy training out of state. Expenses are covered by the company and it is paid training.

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
Starting pay $26-$28/hr+
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:

Previous experience in a physically intensive role
Previous experience in a supervisory, crew lead or leadership role
Ability to travel for extended periods of time, overnight
Ability to be on-call for emergency response
Valid Driver’s license
Perform physical functions per job requirements
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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous heavy equipment experience (bobcats, excavators, etc)
Previous environmental and/or industrial experience (ie. site remediation, spill response, hydro blasting, vacuum truck, tank cleaning, refinery-based work)
Commercial driver license

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 Requirements:

Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner
Train and mentor the Field Service Technicians
Execution of projects/jobs within budget and on time
Enforce and ensure OSHA, EPA and H&S standards or regulations are compliant
Understand and work with the Coordinator in the communication of manpower, equipment and resources required to complete field service and emergency response projects
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, handles various hand tools and powered industrial tools, works with vibration-producing tools
Wear and properly use a variety of personal protective Equipment (PPE). Including respirators, skin, face, hand and foot protection in a multiple number of combinations
Work in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
Work in atmospheres and locations with the potential for exposure to various chemical and physical agents, some of which may be hazardous, toxic, or corrosive
Work in potentially elevated noise levels, confined spaces, including lifting in areas of low clearance
Work at elevations including working from ladders and scaffolding
Assist in field sampling activities and calibration of meters
Climb ladders, scaffolding and into and out of trucks, tanks, and various other containers
Work extended (> 8 hrs.) time periods
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. 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
By position, ability to be on call for emergency response on rotating basis every other week
By position, site-remediation, equipment decontamination, and the handling of hazardous materials
By position, may perform lead responsibilities

Pay Range: 15.63 - 41.54 Hourly

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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