Field Service Technician I

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Missouri; On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Academy training covered

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Clean Harbors in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Field Services Technician I to join our safety-conscious team. The role is field-based and responsible for hazardous waste clean-up, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling of hazardous materials.

Shift: 2nd Shift – 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM. New hires will attend a paid two-week Academy training (may be out of state); company pays expenses.

Qualifications

• Must pass background check, drug test, and physical.
• Able to be on-call for emergency response; may work weekends/holidays/extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety policies and work safely to protect health.
• Perform physical labor including lifting/heavy objects.
• Operate light and heavy equipment and use hand/power tools.
• Wear and use PPE properly and in various conditions.
• Participate in site remediation and hazardous material handling.
• Be on call for emergency response on a rotating basis.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Physical stamina

On-call readiness

Compliance mindset

Tools

Light/heavy equipment operation

PPE usage tools

Job description

Clean Harbors in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Field Services Technician I to join our safety‑conscious team. The role is field‑based and responsible for hazardous waste clean‑up, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling of hazardous materials.

Shift: 2nd Shift – 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

New hires will attend a paid two‑week Academy training (may be out of state); company pays expenses.

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 – $21.00 hourly.
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full‑time employment, including 401K with company match.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Opportunities for growth and development at all career stages.
• Company‑paid training and tuition reimbursement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting safely.
• Engage in strenuous physical labor, including lifting and pulling heavy objects.
• Operate light and heavy equipment, handle various hand tools and powered industrial tools, work with vibration‑producing tools.
• Wear and properly use a variety of personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, and clothing in multiple combinations.
• Work in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work in atmospheres and locations with exposure to chemical and physical agents, some of which may be hazardous, toxic, or corrosive.
• Work in potentially elevated noise levels, confined spaces, and low‑clearance areas.
• Work at elevations, including from ladders and scaffolding.
• Assist in field sampling activities and meter calibration.
• Climb ladders, scaffolding, and into/out of trucks, tanks, and containers.
• Work extended periods (>8 hrs).
• Attend all compliance and safety update meetings.
• Inspect drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Safely load and unload hazardous and non‑hazardous waste.
• Conduct waste‑stream sampling and profiling as needed.
• Follow all local, state (provincial), and federal compliance regulations and rules.
• Safely operate vehicles per U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial), and federal requirements.
• Observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures.
• Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Be on call for emergency response on rotating basis every other week.
• Participate in site remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling of hazardous materials.

Required Qualifications

• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to perform physical functions per key responsibilities.
• Agree to be on‑call for emergency response; may work weekends, holidays, and extend beyond 8 hrs up to 12–24 hrs.
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical.
• Meet facial hair standards per OSHA’s Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.34.

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. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] 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 compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on location, experience, skills, and business needs. Some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.