Facility Technician I

Clean Harbors, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Clean Harbors in San Jose, CA is recruiting a Facility Technician I for hands-on drum-pumping and liquid waste consolidation for rail spur shipment. Responsibilities include pumping liquids, labeling, sampling, and forklift operation in a safety-focused plant setting.

Swing shift, full-time, starting pay $23.00 per hour plus $1.75 swing differential ($24.75 total). Benefits include health coverage after 30 days, 401K with company match, stock purchase plan, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and growth

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• 1+ years of related experience.
• Fork lift experience preferred (not required).
• Ability to use computer and lift 50+ pounds.

Responsibilities

• Pump liquids from drums into designated tanks using a 2-inch air-operated diaphragm pump.
• Consolidate liquids for shipment through the rail spur.
• Pull tracking labels and scan them to the appropriate receiving tanks.
• Collect samples from drums.
• Consolidate sludge safely and efficiently.
• Load empty drums into designated trailers.
• Operate a forklift; certification on-site.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area.
• Follow safety procedures and facility requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ability to lift 50+ pounds

Ability to use computer

18+ years old

1+ Years of related experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift experience (preferred)

Forklift operation training

Job description

Clean Harbors in San Jose, CA is currently looking for a Facility Technician to join their team! As a Facility Technician I you will perform hands on operations. This is a great opportunity for college students or recent high school grads wanting to gain some work experience.

Pay and Schedule

• Shift: Swing Shift, Monday-Friday, 3:00 PM-11:30 PM
• Starting Pay: $23.00 per hour
• Swing-Shift Differential: Additional $1.75 per hour
• Total Swing-Shift Pay: $24.75 per hour
• Overtime may be required during the week and on weekends as needed

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• Group 401K with company matching component
• Own Part of the Company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

RESPONSIBILITIES

Position Overview: This is a hands‑on drum‑pumping position responsible for safely consolidating liquid waste for shipment through the facility's rail spur.

Key Responsibilities

• Pump liquids from drums into designated tanks using a 2-inch air-operated diaphragm pump
• Consolidate liquids for shipment through the rail spur
• Pull tracking labels and scan them to the appropriate receiving tanks
• Collect samples from drums
• Consolidate sludge safely and efficiently
• Load empty drums into designated trailers
• Operate a forklift; certification will be provided on-site
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
• Follow all safety procedures and facility requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

What does it take to work at Clean Harbors?

• High School diploma or equivalent required;
• Must be 18 years or older;
• 1+ Years of related experience;
• Fork lift experience preferred (Not Required);
• Ability to use computer;
• Ability to lift 50 or more pounds;

Clean Harbors has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. Our entire business model revolves around keeping North American businesses green. We generate more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue as a world-class environmental service organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and we have the largest re-refinery capacity in North America allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons each year.

Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs and reduce their carbon footprint.

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.

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.

Job Identification:

165846

Category:

Plant & Facilities

Posting Date:

2026-09-16

Job Schedule:

Full time

Regular or Temporary:

Regular

Job Function:

Facility Technician

Locations:

1021 Berryessa Road

Pay Range:

14.42 - 28.85 Hourly