Environmental Field Chemist - Class B CDL

Clean Harbors; Stone Mountain (GA); On-site; USD 31,684 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Tucker, GA is looking for an Environmental Field Chemist to manage chemical waste according to regulations. This entry-level position involves both indoor and outdoor work at various locations, ensuring compliance and safety at all customer sites.

Applicants must have a valid Driver’s license and strong customer service skills, with opportunities for growth in a veteran-friendly environment. The pay range is $23 - $24 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s license.
• Strong customer service skills.
• CDL Class B with hazmat and tanker endorsement required within 6 months.
• Ability to perform physical functions per job requirements.
• Background check, drug test, and physical required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety compliance at jobsites.
• Prepare packing lists and waste disposal documentation.
• Inspect storage areas and ensure compliance.
• Safely operate vehicles and observe all guidelines.
• Collect and segregate chemical waste for disposal.

Skills

Customer service skills

Strong attention to safety

Education

College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science

Tools

CDL Class B license with hazmat and tanker endorsement

Job description

Clean Harbors in Tucker, GA is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist (CleanPack Chemist CDL) 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. The Environmental Field Chemist are (NOT) laboratory-based Chemist.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Pay Range: $23.00 - $24.00 per hour, BOE.
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth.
• 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Prepare computer generated packing lists, labels, manifest, and land disposal restriction notifications.
• Perform inspections of staging, accumulating and storage areas to ensure proper housekeeping procedures and compliance.
• Inspect storage area and drums for leaks or spills.
• Inspect drums for compliance with labeling regulations.
• Collects, segregates, and properly packages waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance.
• Executes Jobs at Clean Harbors customer locations including fortune 500 companies.
• Responsible for final preparation and approval of all projects before shipment in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT and company policies.
• Conducts projects/jobs according to site specific Federal, State, and local regulations and health and safety plans.
• Understand customer specific disposal restrictions/special packaging requirements.
• Sample and profile of new waste streams or any waste needing analytical testing.
• Ensures drum count is correct and that drum conditions are shippable in accordance our company’s policies and procedure.
• Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules.
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements.
• Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures.
• Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required 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.
• Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection Standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Our Environmental Field Chemist is an entry level position into an exciting and rewarding career at Clean Harbors. Transitioning Military, this is a great opportunity to leverage your skills, experience, and training as you return to civilian life.

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.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.