Boat Operator

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Kent, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Kent, WA is seeking a Boat Operator to operate and navigate boats and other watercrafts. This role is based in Kent, WA and involves adhering to health and safety policies while ensuring compliance with all regulations.

The position requires experience operating boats, ability to perform physical tasks, and passing background checks. The company offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience operating boats and watercraft.
• Able to perform physical functions as required by the role.
• Must pass background check, drug test and fitness assessment as applicable.
• OSHA respirator face hair standards compliance.

Responsibilities

• Operate boats and other watercrafts.
• Complete daily checklists for safe operation.
• Ensure safe operation following SOPs and regulations.
• Submit all paperwork for waste tracking movements, as required.
• Follow local, state, and federal regulations and company guidelines.
• Be on call for emergency response on rotating basis if required.
• Site remediation and hazardous materials handling as applicable.

Skills

Teamwork

Boat operation

Physically fit

Job description

Clean Harbors in Kent, WA is seeking a Boat Operator to operate and navigate boats and other watercrafts

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
• Competitive Pay
• 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

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes and always acting in a safe manner
• Operates boats and other watercrafts.
• Completes daily checklist as required for proper operation of the unit being operated
• Assures unit is never operated in an unsafe manner or in a manner which is inconsistent with Standard Operating Procedures
• Completes and submits all associated paperwork as required for waste tracking movements
• Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules.
• Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
• Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
• Performs 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

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work in a team environment
• Previous experience in operating: boats and other watercrafts
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in Hazmat

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.

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 Identification: 166865

Category: Field Technicians

Posting Date: 2026-10-01

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Operators

Locations: 26328 79th Avenue South

Pay Range: 14.42 - 28.85 Hourly

Is Driver Qualification Required?: NA