90-95 % Travel Laborer HAZMAT Field Service Technician I-ICSS- - Emergency Response

Clean Harbors

Plainfield (NJ)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 33,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days
401(k) with company match
Company-paid training
Tuition reimbursement
Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Clean Harbors in South Plainfield and Bridgeport, NJ is seeking an Environmental Field Laborer to join our safety-conscious team. The role involves field duties related to hazardous waste cleanup, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling of hazardous materials.

Expect 90-95% travel with on-call and emergency response responsibilities. The position requires attending a paid one-week out-of-state training academy; travel expenses are covered and per diem provided.

Qualifications

  • Must pass background check, drug test and medical exam as required.
  • On-call requirement; willingness to work weekends/holidays and potentially extended shifts.
  • Exposure to hazardous environments and adherence to OSHA respiratory protection standards.

Responsibilities

  • Perform hazardous waste cleanup and site remediation tasks.
  • Decontaminate equipment and handle hazardous materials.
  • Operate light and heavy equipment and use PPE correctly.
  • Follow all safety policies and report hazardous conditions.
  • Assist in field sampling and calibration of meters.
  • Attend safety meetings and comply with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Reliable transportation
Valid Driver's license
On-call readiness
Emergency response

Job description

Clean Harbors in South Plainfield and Bridgeport, NJ is seeking an Environmental Field Laborer to join our safety conscious team. This role will be active in the field responsible for the performance of tasks associated with hazardous waste clean-up, site-remediation, equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials.

90-95% TRAVEL / ON CALL / EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Pay range - $20.00 - $24.00 hourly

Note: This position requires new hires to attend a one-week training (paid) Academy; it will be out of state. Your travel expenses are paid by the company and per diem is provided.

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.

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
  • Recruiting Pay range - $20-$24 hourly or more depending on experience
  • 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 the stages of your career
  • Company paid training and tuition reimbursement
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner
  • Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting and pulling heavy objects
  • Operate light and heavy equipment, handles various hand tools and powered industrial tools, works with vibration-producing tools
  • Wear and properly use a variety of personal protective Equipment (PPE). Including respirators, skin, face, hand and foot protection in a multiple number of combinations
  • Work in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Work in atmospheres and locations with the potential for exposure to various chemical and physical agents, some of which may be hazardous, toxic, or corrosive
  • Work in potentially elevated noise levels, confined spaces, including lifting in areas of low clearance
  • Work at elevations including working from ladders and scaffolding
  • Assist in field sampling activities and calibration of meters
  • Climb ladders, scaffolding and into and out of trucks, tanks, and various other containers
  • Work extended (> 8 hrs.) time periods
  • Attend all compliance and safety update meetings
  • Inspect drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance
  • Safe loading and unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous waste
  • Conduct waste stream sampling and profiling as necessary
  • 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
  • By position, ability to be on call for emergency response on rotating basis every other week
  • By position, site-remediation, equipment decontamination, and the handling of hazardous materials
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Reliable transportation
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Ability to perform physical functions per Key Responsibilities
  • This position includes emergency response, a continuing condition of employment is agreeing to be on-call; on occasion working on weekends and holidays will be required; emergency response situations can extend beyond 8 hours, up to 12-24 hrs.
  • 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 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous relevant labor experience
  • 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 ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

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.

Job Schedule: Full time

Locations: 165 Ryan Street

Pay Range: 14.90 - 34.62 Hourly

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