Class 3 Operator (Hazardous Waste Specialist)

Clean Harbors; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation

Flights from Calgary/Edmonton

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Fort McMurray, AB is seeking a Class 3 Operator/Hazardous Waste Specialist (Insite Chemist) to join our safety focused on-site team at Suncor Fort Hills. The role handles hazardous waste loading, segregation, and documentation both indoors and outdoors, with truck-mounted forklift operations and 12-hour shifts on a 7 on/7 off cycle.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in hazardous waste, a valid Class 3 license, and competence with Microsoft Office; forklift/skid steer experience

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of Hazardous Waste experience.
• Class 3 license with clean driving record.
• Manual transmission experience preferred.
• Forklift and skid steer experience preferred.
• Comfortable with 7 on / 7 off schedule, 12-hour days outdoors
• Strong independent working capabilities and daily ownership

Responsibilities

• Load and transport materials onsite to waste transfer facility using a flat deck truck and truck-mounted forklift.
• Segregate and pack material per provincial and federal regulations.
• Prepare shipping paperwork and label drums per TDG rules.
• Maintain excellent customer relations on site.
• Verify drum counts and ensure drum condition meets policy and TDG requirements.
• Understand and apply customer disposal requirements; report near misses/incidents.

Skills

Hazardous Waste

Class 3 License

Forklift Operation

Independent Worker

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Camp accommodation + Flights available from Calgary or Edmonton *

Clean Harbors in Fort McMurray, AB is seeking a Class 3 Operator/Hazardous Waste Specialis t (known internally as an Insite Chemist) to join their safety conscious team on-site at Suncor Fort Hills.

The successful candidate will be responsible for working both indoors and outdoors to provide hazardous waste services at our customer facilities. Responsibilities include the loading, packaging and segregation of materials and waste products, completion of health and safety field level documents, bin tracking and waste profiling. The Insite Chemist will be managing small bin services around site with a truck mounted forklift.

Schedule:

7 days on, 7 days off schedule. 12-hour workdays.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive compensation: $41/hr.
• Comprehensive health benefits cover 30 days of full-time employment.
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement.
• Positive and safe work environments.
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career.

Responsibilities

• Load and transport materials onsite to the waste transfer facility using a flat deck truck (class 3 required) and truck mounted forklift
• Segregate and pack material in accordance with provincial and federal legislation.
• Prepare required shipping paperwork and label drums in accordance with TDG regulations.
• Maintain excellent customer relations.
• Ensure drum count is correct and that drum conditions are shippable in accordance with Clean Harbors policies and procedures and TDG regulations.
• Understand customer specific disposal requirements.
• Report work-related near misses and incidents to supervision in a timely manner.
• Work with Insite Supervisor on other duties as required.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience with Hazardous Waste.
• Class 3 license required with clean driving record.
• Manual transmission operating experience.
• Equipment experience with forklift and skid steer preferred
• Comfortable working a 7 on and 7 off schedule, 12 hours day inside and outside.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of daily responsibilities
• Intermediate computer proficiency required. Ability to navigate Microsoft Office and business software applications.

40-years of sustainability in action.

At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. 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.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of any other federal, state/provincial or local protected class.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.