Environmental Field Chemist CDL Driver

Society for Conservation Biology; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist CDL Driver to manage chemical waste at various customer sites. The role requires obtaining a Class B CDL with hazmat endorsement and offers competitive pay along with comprehensive health benefits. Candidates should possess strong customer service skills and a commitment to safety.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits coverage

401K with Company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must obtain a Class B CDL with hazmat endorsement.
• Strong customer service skills are essential.
• Must be clean shaven to wear a full-face respirator.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Prepare packing lists and labels for chemical waste.
• Collect and package waste chemicals for disposal.

Skills

Customer service skills

Safety compliance

Education

College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science

Job description

Clean Harbors in Caseyville, IL is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist CDL Driver (CleanPack Chemist) to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste in accordance with Federal/State/Local regulations and our company policies and procedures. This position will work both indoors and outdoors at plants, labs, customer sites and are 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.

Qualifications and Requirements

1. Clean Harbors will pay for you to obtain your CDL
2. The ability to obtain a Class B CDL with hazmat endorsement required
3. The Environmental Field Chemist are (NOT) laboratory-based Chemist
4. Must be clean shaven with the ability to wear a full-face respirator as required
5. Valid Driver's license
6. Strong customer service skills
7. By position, obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment
8. Perform physical functions per job requirements
9. Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
10. Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.

Responsibilities

1. 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
2. Prepare computer generated packing lists, labels, manifest, and land disposal restriction notifications
3. Perform inspections of staging, accumulating and storage areas to ensure proper housekeeping procedures and compliance
4. Inspect storage area and drums for leaks or spills
5. Inspect drums for compliance with labeling regulations
6. Collect, segregate, and properly package waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance
7. Execute jobs at customer locations including Fortune 500 companies
8. Responsible for final preparation and approval of all projects before shipment in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT and company policies
9. Conduct projects/jobs according to site-specific Federal, State, and local regulations and health and safety plans
10. Understand customer specific disposal restrictions/special packaging requirements
11. Sample and profile of new waste streams or any waste needing analytical testing
12. Ensure drum count is correct and that drum conditions are shippable in accordance with company policies and procedures
13. Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
14. Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
15. Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
16. Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
17. Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

1. College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science
2. Previous experience in Environmental Services (i.e., remediation, abatement, emergency spill response, etc.)

About Clean Harbors

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. We solve 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 365 days a year!
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
• Pay range $22-24+ 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 at all career stages
• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, contact [e-mail] or 1-844-922-5547.

We are also a Military & Veteran friendly company.