Environmental Field Chemist CDL Driver

Society for Conservation Biology; Fairmont City (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental services is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist CDL Driver to manage chemical waste in compliance with regulations. This role involves both indoor and outdoor work at various sites, ensuring safety and efficiency in waste handling. Candidates must have strong customer service skills and the ability to obtain necessary certifications.

Benefits

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with Company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's license required.
• Ability to obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsements within 6 months.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to perform physical functions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety by complying with all safe work practices.
• Prepare packing lists, labels, and manifests.
• Collect, segregate, and package waste chemicals for disposal.

Skills

Customer Service

Compliance

Safety Practices

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 Benefits

• Clean Harbors will pay for you to obtain your CDL
• The ability to obtain a Class B CDL with hazmat endorsement required
• The Environmental Field Chemist is (NOT) laboratory-based Chemist
• Must be clean shaven with the ability to wear a full-face respirator as required

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
• 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

Responsibilities

1. Ensure health and safety by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and procedures, acting safely at all times
2. Prepare computer-generated packing lists, labels, manifests, and land disposal restriction notifications
3. Inspect staging, accumulating, and storage areas for proper housekeeping and compliance
4. Inspect storage areas and drums for leaks, spills, and proper labeling
5. Collect, segregate, and properly package waste chemicals for disposal, maximizing efficiency and compliance
6. Perform jobs at customer locations, including Fortune 500 companies
7. Finalize and approve projects before shipment, following OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company policies
8. Conduct projects in accordance with site-specific regulations and safety plans
9. Understand and adhere to customer-specific disposal restrictions and packaging requirements
10. Sample and profile new waste streams or waste requiring analytical testing
11. Verify drum counts and conditions for shippability per company policies
12. Follow all local, state (provincial), and federal regulations and rules
13. Operate vehicles safely according to U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial), and federal requirements
14. Observe all corporate and environmental health and safety guidelines
15. Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Valid Driver's license
• Strong customer service skills
• By position, obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsements within 6 months
• Ability to perform physical functions as required
• Successful completion of background check, drug test, and physical as per position
• Meet facial hair standards per OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134

Preferred Qualifications

• College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science
• Experience in Environmental Services such as remediation, abatement, or spill response

Additional Services

• Waste Disposal - hazardous and non-hazardous waste disposal at company facilities
• Recycling Services - recycling and reclamation options for solvents, chemicals, oils, and electrical equipment
• Chemical Packing - handling and disposal of various chemicals, including reactives and gases
• Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Services - collection programs managed by expert personnel

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

We are also a Military & Veteran friendly company.