Environmental General Laborer

Clean Harbors

Urbana (IL)

On-site

USD 20,526 - 47,692

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits coverage

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid training and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading environmental services provider in Urbana, IL is hiring an Environmental General Laborer. This role involves outdoor work with responsibilities in hazardous waste clean-up, site-remediation, and safety compliance. Candidates are expected to perform strenuous physical tasks and must have a valid driver's license. The job includes opportunities for consistent overnight travel and requires teamwork and strong commitment to safety protocols. Join a team dedicated to cleaning the Earth and making an impact.

Qualifications

Ability to engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting and pulling heavy objects.
Must have a valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Must be available for emergency response, working weekends and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

Perform tasks associated with hazardous waste clean-up and site-remediation.
Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies and procedures.
Operate light and heavy equipment safely.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Ability to perform physical functions

Valid Driver’s license

Job description

Clean Harbors in Urbana, IL is seeking an 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.

Potential for consistent overnight travel
Driver's license required
Monday through Saturday schedule, average start time between 6-7 am
Average an 8-10+ hour day. Overtime after 40 hrs.
Must be available for emergency response (on call weekends)
Role requires strong teamwork skills

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 $18-20 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

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

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:

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, contactect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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.

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