Environmental Field Chemist CDL Driver

Society for Conservation Biology; Shiloh (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 in compliance with regulations. This role involves both indoor and outdoor work at various customer sites, requiring strong customer service skills and the ability to obtain a CDL. Comprehensive health benefits and opportunities for growth are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days

401K with Company match

Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's license required.
• Obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within 6 months.
• Meet facial hair standards per OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard.

Responsibilities

• Handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste.
• Prepare packing lists, labels, and manifest notifications.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

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.

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

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
• 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 for all the stages of your career
• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities include:

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 according to 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

Minimum qualifications:

• Valid Driver's license
• Strong customer service skills
• By position, obtain a CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment
• Perform physical functions per job requirements
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
• Meet facial hair standards per OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.134

Preferred Qualifications:

• College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science
• Previous experience in Environmental Services (e.g., remediation, abatement, emergency spill response)

Additional Information:

• Clean Harbors Technical Services include Waste Disposal, Recycling Services, Chemical Packing, and Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Services.

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

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.