Container Maintenance Mechanic

Clean Harbors; Burton (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits coverage

Competitive wages

Group 401K with company matching

Generous paid time off

Company paid training and tuitionreimb

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Burton, MI is seeking a Container Mechanic to perform welding, fabrication, inspection, and maintenance on container assets at our locations and customer sites including refineries.

You will log time and materials, operate a welding system, and ensure safety and quality standards while using provided welding equipment and company truck on a regular basis. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Welding (MIG & Stick) and mechanical experience in a fabrication/repair shop environment.
• Experience performing flat welding with steel preferred.
• Successful completion of Structural Welding test.
• Welding Certification is considered an asset.
• Ability and willingness to wear a respirator, must be clean shaven.
• Valid driver's license and clean 3-year driving record are required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times;
• Perform compliance and safety inspections; correct equipment deficiencies and perform preventative maintenance on company owned equipment.
• Perform welding, cutting, grinding, mechanical repair, and all other metal working techniques consistent with the container repair trade.
• Maintain established shop housekeeping and building maintenance obligations as well as welding systems, general repair equipment, and shop tools.
• Perform surface preparation of equipment prior to painting; apply paint or similar coatings using hvlp, airless, or manual tooling and processes.
• Perform fabrication, cutting, and welding on roll off containers
• Produce quality product while focusing on given standards
• Log all necessary entries of time and materials into electronic repair order system
• Ensure the company truck is kept clean, tidy and free of hazards at all times
• Performs other welding duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management and will be required by the needs of the Clean Harbors business

Skills

MIG welding

Stick welding

Mechanical experience

Fabrication

Welding safety

Tools

Welding equipment

Service truck

Job description

Clean Harbors in Burton, MI location is looking for a Container Mechanic. As a Container Mechanic you will be responsible for Sanding,prepwork,inspecting, fabricating, cutting, welding, patching tarps or replacing tarps on the containers at Clean Harbors locations and our customer locations such as refineries. This position will require logging all the necessary entries of time and materials into an electronic repair order system. The company will provide welding equipment and service truck. This position also requires a valid driver's license.

Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!

• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• Competitive wages
• Group 401K with company matching component;
• 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

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times;
• Perform compliance and safety inspections; correct equipment deficiencies and perform preventative maintenance on company owned equipment.
• Perform welding, cutting, grinding, mechanical repair, and all other metal working techniques consistent with the container repair trade.
• Maintain established shop housekeeping and building maintenance obligations as well as welding systems, general repair equipment, and shop tools.
• Perform surface preparation of equipment prior to painting; apply paint or similar coatings using hvlp, airless, or manual tooling and processes.
• Perform fabrication, cutting, and welding on roll off containers
• Produce quality product while focusing on given standards
• Log all necessary entries of time and materials into electronic repair order system
• Ensure the company truck is kept clean, tidy and free of hazards at all times
• Performs other welding duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management and will be required by the needs of the Clean Harbors business

QUALIFICATIONS

What does it take to work for Clean Harbors?

• Welding (MIG & Stick) and mechanical experience in a fabrication/repair shop environment;
• Experience performing flat welding with steel preferred;
• Successful completion of Structural Welding test;
• Welding Certification is considered an asset;
• Ability and willingness to wear a respirator, must be clean shaven;
• Valid driver's license and clean 3-year driving record are required.

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 one-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.

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 and its subsidiaries are 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: 164102

Category: Fleet & Asset Management

Posting Date: 2026-11-03

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Diesel, Truck & Heavy Equipment Mechanics

Locations: G4475 South Dort Highway

Pay Range: 14.90 - 34.62 Hourly