Facility Foreman

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Colorado; On-site; USD 52,348 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

Clean Harbors, Inc. in Deer Trail, CO seeks a Facility Foreman to oversee daily operations, ensuring health & safety, compliance, and efficiency at the landfill facility. This hands-on leadership role will manage inspections and repairs of the treatment building and tanks while driving a strong safety culture and ensuring permit compliance.

Monday–Friday schedule; pay ranges $38.00–$45.00 per hour (DOE). This role requires 5–7 years in facility operations, OSHA certification, and DOT/RCRA

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• OSHA 24 or 40-hour certification (or ability to obtain) required.
• DOT/RCRA knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first‑line leader overseeing one or more operational departments within the facility.
• Ensure inspections, maintenance, and repairs of treatment building and tank systems meet permit requirements.
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Oversee daily operations including drum handling, tank farm operations, truck loading/unloading, and wastewater treatment processes.
• Ensure paperwork, tracking, and data entry are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection‑ready facility at all times.
• Communicate and elevate operational, safety, or compliance concerns to leadership.
• Operate light and heavy equipment as needed.
• Train, mentor, and support new and existing team members.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Communication

Operations oversight

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

OSHA 24/40 certification

DOT/RCRA knowledge

Job description

Facility Foreman - Deer Trail, CO

Summary

The Facility Foreman will be responsible for overseeing daily operations within the facility while ensuring all Health & Safety, compliance, and operational standards are met.

This position will handle all duties associated with the inspections and repairs of the treatment building and tanks at the Deer Trail landfill to keep them functioning within permit requirements.

This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for driving safe, efficient operations and supporting team performance on site.

Pay & Schedule

• Pay: $38.00 - $45.00 per hour (DOE)
• Schedule: Monday - Friday

Responsibilities

• Act as a first‑line leader overseeing one or more operational departments within the facility
• Ensure all inspections, maintenance, and repairs of treatment building and tank systems are completed in accordance with permit requirements
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all Clean Harbors policies and procedures
• Oversee daily operations including drum handling, tank farm operations, truck loading/unloading, and wastewater treatment processes
• Ensure all paperwork, tracking, and data entry are completed accurately and on time
• Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection‑ready facility at all times
• Communicate and elevate any operational, safety, or compliance concerns to leadership
• Operate light and heavy equipment as needed
• Train, mentor, and support new and existing team members

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 5‑7 years of experience in facility operations, industrial, or environmental services
• OSHA 24 or 40-hour certification (or ability to obtain)
• DOT/RCRA knowledge required
• Experience working around tank systems, treatment operations, or landfill environments strongly preferred
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to lead from the floor
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Comfortable working in a hands‑on, fast‑paced environment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform medium‑duty work (lifting up to 50 lbs.)
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, and equipment operation
• Ability to work in outdoor and industrial environments

Why Work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority - we live it 3-6-5
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Strong team environment

EEO Statement

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 and its subsidiaries are a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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