Field Service Technician I

Clean Harbors; Belle Chasse (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits start after 30 days

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Company paid training

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Belle Chasse, LA is seeking a Field Services Technician I to join our safety-conscious team. The role involves field tasks related to hazardous waste cleanup, site remediation, equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials.

The position requires physical labor, strict safety practices, and on-call availability for emergency response on a rotating basis. Training includes a one-week paid Academy, with expenses covered by the company.

Qualifications

• Complete background check, drug test, and medical exam as required.
• Agree to on-call emergencies; weekends/holidays sometimes.
• Meet OSHA respirator facial hair standards.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies and perform field tasks with PPE.
• Operate light/heavy equipment and hand/powered tools.
• Assist in field sampling and calibration of meters.
• Work in varied temperatures and potentially hazardous environments.
• Be on-call for emergency response on rotating basis.
• Safely load and unload waste and comply with regulations.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Physical fitness

Emergency on-call

Safety compliance

Driver qualification

On-site readiness

Tools

PPE use

Job description

ES&H A Clean Harbors company in Belle Chasse, LA is seeking a Field Services Technician I 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.

Travel / On Call / Response

*Note this position requires new hires to attend our one-week Academy (paid) training; it could be out of state. Your expenses are covered by the company

Clean Harbors

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
• Recruiting Pay range
• 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 meetingsInspect 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

• 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

• Valid Driver's license
• 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. 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.*CH

Job Identification: 168714

Category: Field Technicians

Posting Date: 2026-11-10

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Environmental Technicians

Locations: 2305 Concord Road

Pay Range: 14.90 - 34.62 Hourly

Is Driver Qualification Required?: Driver Qualification Required