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Clean Harbors

Hazardous waste management and emergency response

General Laborer / Field Service Technician 1

Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNewburgh, NY, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Reliable transportation is required.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • The employee must be able to perform the physical functions required by the job.
  • Employees in positions requiring respirators must meet facial-hair standards under OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.34.
  • The employee must agree to be on call as a continuing condition of employment and may be required to work weekends and holidays.
  • The employee must be able to work emergency-response situations that may extend beyond eight hours, up to 12–24 hours.

Responsibilities

  • Follow policies and processes to maintain health and safety.
  • Perform 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 in various combinations.
  • Work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions, and in locations where exposure to potentially hazardous, toxic, or corrosive chemical and physical agents may occur.
  • Work in elevated-noise environments and confined spaces, including low-clearance areas, and work at elevations from ladders and scaffolding.
  • Assist with field sampling and meter calibration.
  • Climb ladders and scaffolding and climb into and out of 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 needed.
  • Follow applicable local, state or provincial, and federal compliance regulations and rules.
  • Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation and applicable 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.
  • By position, participate in rotating on-call emergency response every other week.
  • By position, perform site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous relevant labor experience is preferred.

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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