Field Service Technician (Laborer)

Clean Harbors

City of Syracuse (NY)

On-site

USD 29,000 - 33,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits
401K with company match
Employee stock purchase plan
Tuition reimbursement
Growth opportunities
Company paid training

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Syracuse NY is seeking a Field Services Technician (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.

You will perform physical labor, operate equipment, wear PPE, and follow all safety policies. The position includes on-call emergency response on a rotating basis and may require

Qualifications

  • Ability to perform physical functions per job requirements.
  • Emergency on-call availability; weekends/holidays may be required; shifts can extend beyond 8 hours.
  • Background check, drug test, and medical examination may be required by position.
  • Facial hair standards per respirator use as per OSHA/28 CFR 1910.134 respirator requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Prioritize health and safety for all tasks.
  • Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting and pulling heavy objects.
  • Operate light and heavy equipment and PPE.
  • Work in various temperatures and weather conditions.
  • Comply with DOT and site safety guidelines.
  • Be on call for emergency response on rotating basis.
  • Assist in field sampling and calibration of meters.

Skills

Reliable transportation
On-call availability
Physical labor capability
Emergency response readiness
Safety awareness
Valid Driver's license

Job description

Clean Harbors in Syracuse NY is seeking a Field Services Technician (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.

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 $21-24/hr
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 ect@cleanharbors.com 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.

Job Identification

166197

Category

Field Technicians

Posting Date

2026-09-17

Job Schedule

Full time

Regular or Temporary

Regular

Job Function

Environmental Technicians

Locations

6741 VIP Parkway

Pay Range

14.90 - 34.62 Hourly

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