Class B CDL Environmental Field Chemist

ZipRecruiter; Markham; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental services company is hiring a Class B CDL Environmental Field Chemist to manage chemical waste at customer sites. This role involves compliance with safety regulations and customer service. The ideal candidate holds a valid CDL and has a background in Chemistry. Competitive pay and benefits including health coverage and job training are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Company paid training

401K with Company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL.
• Previous experience in Environmental Services (remediation, abatement, emergency spill response).
• Pass background check, drug test, and physical.

Responsibilities

• Handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Prepare packing lists and manifest.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Ability to obtain hazmat and tanker endorsement

Physical fitness to perform job functions

Education

College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science

Job description

Overview

Clean Harbors in Dolton, IL is seeking a Class B CDL Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist) to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste in accordance with Federal/State/Local regulations and company policies. This position will work both indoors and outdoors at plants, labs, and customer sites and is responsible for assisting with lab packs within customer facilities, household hazardous waste (HHW) collections and lab moves. This is a customer facing position, working at customer sites daily. The Environmental Field Chemist is NOT laboratory-based.

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
• Pay range $25-27 per hour
• 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 stages of your career
• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner
• Prepare computer generated packing lists, labels, manifest, and land disposal restriction notifications
• Perform inspections of staging, accumulating and storage areas to ensure proper housekeeping procedures and compliance
• Inspect storage area and drums for leaks or spills
• Inspect drums for compliance with labeling regulations
• Collect, segregate, and properly package waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance
• Execute jobs at Clean Harbors customer locations including Fortune 500 companies
• Responsible for final preparation and approval of all projects before shipment in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT and company policies
• Conduct projects/jobs according to site specific Federal, State, and local regulations and health and safety plans
• Understand customer specific disposal restrictions/special packaging requirements
• Sample and profile new waste streams or any waste needing analytical testing
• Ensure drum count is correct and that drum conditions are shippable in accordance with company policies and procedures
• 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

Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL
• Strong customer service skills
• By position, obtain a hazmat and tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment
• 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 1910.134, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.
• College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science
• Previous experience in Environmental Services (i.e. remediation, abatement, emergency spill response, etc.)

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 [e-mail] or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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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