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Clean Harbors

Hazardous waste management and emergency response

Laborer HAZMAT Field Service Technician 1 - Emergency Response

Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSavannah, GA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Reliable transportation is required.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • The role requires the ability to perform physical functions, including strenuous labor and lifting and pulling heavy objects.
  • New hires must complete a paid two-week training academy out of state.
  • Employees must agree to be on call for emergency response; weekend and holiday work may be required, and emergency responses may last 12–24 hours.
  • Candidates must successfully complete a background check, drug test, and position-dependent physical examination.
  • Employees in positions requiring respirators must meet facial-hair standards under OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard.
  • Employees must be able to work extended periods exceeding eight hours and in varied indoor and outdoor weather conditions, potentially hazardous environments, confined spaces, elevated noise, and at heights.

Responsibilities

  • Follow safety policies and procedures at all times.
  • Engage in 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.
  • Work in temperatures and weather conditions indoors and outdoors, and in locations with potential exposure to hazardous, toxic, or corrosive chemical and physical agents.
  • Work in potentially elevated noise levels and confined spaces, including low-clearance lifting areas, and at elevations using ladders and scaffolding.
  • Assist with field sampling activities and meter calibration.
  • Climb ladders and scaffolding and enter and exit trucks, tanks, and other containers.
  • Attend compliance and safety update meetings.
  • Inspect drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance.
  • Load and unload hazardous and non-hazardous waste safely.
  • Conduct waste-stream sampling and profiling as necessary.
  • Follow local, state or provincial, and federal compliance regulations and rules.
  • Operate vehicles safely in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation and applicable local, state or provincial, and federal requirements.
  • Follow corporate operating guidelines, procedures, and environmental health and safety guidelines.
  • Be on call for emergency response on a rotating basis every other week, as applicable to the position.
  • Perform site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling, as applicable to the position.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous relevant labor experience.

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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