Environmental General Laborer

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid training and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Davenport, IA is seeking an Environmental General Laborer. The role involves hazardous waste clean-up, operating various tools and equipment, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be available for emergency response. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including health coverage and paid training. Ideal for those who thrive in a physically demanding and dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Must pass background check, drug test, and physical examination.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical functions related to job responsibilities.
• Compliance with safety standards related to protective gear.

Responsibilities

• Engage in hazardous waste clean-up and site remediation.
• Operate light and heavy equipment, adhering to safety protocols.
• Inspect containers for compliance and integrity.

Skills

Physical labor ability

Valid Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Emergency response readiness

Job description

Clean Harbors in Davenport, IA is seeking a Environmental General 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.

• Up to 40% overnight travel
• Driver's license required
• Monday through Friday schedule, average start time between 6-7 am
• Average an 8-10+ hour day. Overtime after 40 hrs.
• Must be available for emergency response and occasional project work

Please 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.

• 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

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

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.

Job Identification: 159501
Category: Field Technicians
Posting Date: 2026-04-14
Job Schedule: Full time
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Job Function: Environmental Technicians
Locations: 3035 West 73rd Street - Lot 7
Pay Range: $14.9 - $34.62 Hourly
Is Driver Qualification Required?: Driver Qualification Required