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Clean Harbors

Hazardous waste management and emergency response

Field Service Technician 1 / Tank Wash

Field ServicePosted on Nov 10
Full-timeLaplace, LA, USA$14.90 - $34.62 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Reliable transportation.
  • Ability to perform the physical functions required by the role.
  • Agreement to be on call as a continuing condition of employment, including occasional weekends and holidays; emergency responses may last 12–24 hours.
  • Successful completion of a background check, drug test, and position-specific physical examination.
  • Employees in positions requiring respirators must meet facial-hair standards under OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard.

Responsibilities

  • Follow health and safety policies and processes and act safely.
  • Perform strenuous physical labor, including lifting and pulling heavy objects.
  • Operate light and heavy equipment and use hand tools, powered industrial tools, and vibration-producing tools.
  • Wear and properly use personal protective equipment, including respirators and skin, face, hand, and foot protection.
  • Work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
  • Work 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 low-clearance areas.
  • Work at elevations, including from ladders and scaffolding, and climb into and out of trucks, tanks, and other containers.
  • Assist with field sampling 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 needed.
  • Follow local, state, provincial, and federal compliance regulations and rules.
  • Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation and applicable local, state, 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, when required by position.
  • Perform site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling, when required by position.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • A valid driver's license.
  • 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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