Environmental Field Chemist (CDL) – Hazmat & On-Site

Clean Harbors; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Denver, CO is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist) to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste in accordance with Federal/State/Local regulations. This role will work at plants, labs, and customer sites, indoors and outdoors, and involves assisting with lab packs and HHW collections.

This is a customer-facing position. We require a Class B CDL with hazmat endorsement, the ability to travel 10–30% overnight, and overtime after 40 hours.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL with hazmat endorsement.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Hazmat and tanker endorsement within 6 months.
• Able to perform physical tasks.
• Background check, drug test, and physical as required.
• Respiratory protection standards compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety as top priority in all tasks.
• Prepare packing lists, labels, manifests, and disposal notifications.
• Inspect staging, storage areas for cleanliness and compliance.
• Inspect drums for leaks and proper labeling.
• Package waste chemicals for disposal ensuring efficiency.
• Perform jobs at customer locations including Fortune 500 sites.
• Approve projects before shipment per OSHA/EPA/DOT.
• Follow site regs and health and safety plans.
• Understand disposal restrictions for customers.
• Sample and profile new waste streams for testing.
• Ensure drum counts and ship readiness.
• Comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Operate vehicles safely per DOT requirements.
• Adhere to company operating guidelines.
• Assist with other duties.

Skills

Class B CDL

Hazmat endorsement

Customer service

Physical stamina

Overnight travel willingness

Education

College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science

Job description

Clean Harbors in Denver, CO is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist) to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste in accordance with Federal/State/Local regulations. This role will work at plants, labs, and customer sites, indoors and outdoors, and involves assisting with lab packs and HHW collections.

This is a customer-facing position. We require a Class B CDL with hazmat endorsement, the ability to travel 10–30% overnight, and overtime after 40 hours.