Container Maintenance Mechanic

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 20,526 - 47,692; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits coverage

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Company paid training

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clean Harbors, Inc. is seeking a Container Mechanic to work in Kimball, NE. The role involves tasks such as welding, cutting, and repairing containers. Applicants should have MIG and Stick welding experience, along with a valid driver’s license. This full-time position offers competitive wages ranging from $14.90 to $34.62 hourly, comprehensive health benefits after 30 days, a 401(k) plan with company matching, and opportunities for growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience performing flat welding with steel is preferred.
• Successful completion of a Structural Welding test.
• Welding Certification is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safe work practices, policies, and processes.
• Perform compliance and safety inspections on equipment.
• Execute welding, cutting, grinding, and metal-working tasks.

Skills

Welding (MIG & Stick)

Mechanical experience in a fabrication/repair shop

Ability to wear a respirator

Job description

Clean Harbors in Kimball, NE is looking for a Container Mechanic to work at Clean Harbors and customer locations such as refineries. The role involves sanding, prep work, inspecting, fabricating, cutting, welding, patching tarps, and replacing tarps on containers. The position requires logging all time and materials into an electronic repair order system and holds a valid driver’s license. A company provided service truck and welding equipment are supplied.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full‑time employment
• Competitive wages
• Group 401(k) with company matching component
• Generous paid time off, company paid training, and tuition reimbursement
• Positive and safe work environment
• Opportunities for growth and career development at all stages

Responsibilities

• Prioritize health and safety by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes.
• Perform compliance and safety inspections, correct equipment deficiencies, and conduct preventative maintenance on company‑owned equipment.
• Execute welding, cutting, grinding, mechanical repair, and other metal‑working techniques consistent with the container repair trade.
• Maintain shop housekeeping, building maintenance obligations, welding systems, and general repair equipment.
• Perform surface preparation of equipment prior to painting; apply paint or similar coatings using HVL.P, airless, or manual tooling and processes.
• Fabricate, cut, and weld roll‑off containers.
• Produce quality products while meeting set standards.
• Log all necessary entries of time and materials into the electronic repair order system.
• Keep the company truck clean, tidy, and free of hazards at all times.
• Perform other welding duties and tasks as assigned by management and as required by business needs.

Qualifications

• Welding (MIG & Stick) and mechanical experience in a fabrication/repair shop environment.
• Experience performing flat welding with steel is preferred.
• Successful completion of a 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 a clean 3‑year driving record.

Job Details

Job Identification: 159913
Category: Fleet & Asset Management
Posting Date: 2026-04-24
Job Schedule: Full time
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Job Function: Fleet Management
Locations: 4386 East Highwy 30
Pay Range: $14.90 - $34.62 Hourly

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Application

To learn more about our company and to apply online for this opportunity, visit https://careers.cleanharbors.com/.

Only applicants who complete the online application and meet the minimum job qualifications will be considered for this role.