Environmental Field Laborer

Clean Harbors; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Omaha, NE seeks an Environmental Field Laborer to join a safety‑focused team for hazardous waste cleanup and site remediation. Two‑week paid academy training out of state is provided; travel may be required, including overnight stays.

The role involves demanding physical work, operation of equipment, and strict adherence to PPE and safety protocols with on‑call emergency response; overtime after 40 hours may occur.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's license required and reliable transportation.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical functions as listed in responsibilities.
• On-call emergency response ability; may work weekends/holidays.
• Background check, drug test, and physical may be required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety policies are followed and tasks performed safely.
• Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting and pulling heavy objects.
• Operate light/heavy equipment and hand tools; use PPE correctly.
• Work in various temperatures and potentially hazardous environments.
• Attend compliance/safety updates and participate in site remediation activities.
• Respond to emergency projects; potential travel and overtime as needed.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Heavy physical work

Emergency response readiness

Safety compliance

Job description

Clean Harbors in Omaha, NE is seeking an Environmental Field Laborer to join our safety conscious team. This role will be active in the field responsible for the performance of tasks associated with hazardous waste clean-up, site-remediation, equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials.

• Valid Driver's License required
• Monday through Friday schedule, typical start 7 am
• Average an 8-10+ hour day, overtime after 40 hrs.
• Possible overnight travel, hotel and per diem provided
• Must be available for emergency response/project work (Evenings and Weekends)

Note this position requires new hires to attend our two-week Academy training out of state. Expenses are covered by the company, and it is paid training.

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 $20-22 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

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner.
• Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting and pulling heavy objects.
• Operate light and heavy equipment, handles various hand tools and powered industrial tools, works with vibration-producing tools.
• Wear and properly use a variety of personal protective Equipment (PPE). Including respirators, skin, face, hand and foot protection in a multiple number of combinations.
• Work in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work in atmospheres and locations with the potential for exposure to various chemical and physical agents, some of which may be hazardous, toxic, or corrosive.
• Work in potentially elevated noise levels, confined spaces, including lifting in areas of low clearance.
• Work at elevations including working from ladders and scaffolding.
• Assist in field sampling activities and calibration of meters.
• Climb ladders, scaffolding and into and out of trucks, tanks, and various other containers.
• Work extended (> 8 hrs.) time periods.
• Attend all compliance and safety update meetings.
• Inspect drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Safe loading and unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous waste.

Conduct waste stream sampling and profiling as necessary.

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.

By position, ability to be on call for emergency response on rotating basis every other week.

By position, site-remediation, equipment decontamination, and the handling of hazardous materials.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s license.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to perform physical functions per Key Responsibilities.
• This position includes emergency response, a continuing condition of employment is agreeing to be on-call; on occasion working on weekends and holidays will be required; emergency response situations can extend beyond 8 hours, up to 12-24 hrs.
• 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:

• Previous relevant labor experience