Hazardous Material Tech I

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Bridgeport (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Company paid training

Job summary

Clean Harbors is seeking a Hazardous Material Technician I to support the CleanPack and Treatment and Disposal business. The role is based on site and requires adherence to health and safety standards while handling waste streams and performing related tasks.

The position offers full-time hours with comprehensive benefits and potential for growth within a leading environmental services company. Located at 600 Crossroads Boulevard, this role involves compliance with DOT and regulatory

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and ability to follow directions across tasks.
• Ability to interface with customers and work on site safely.
• Able to perform physical functions as required by the role.
• Must pass background check, drug test, and medical/physical evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize health and safety and follow all policies and procedures.
• Package waste properly to maximize efficiency and compliance.
• Keep work area neat and orderly and maintain equipment.
• Assist in spill response on customer sites as needed.
• Attend safety/compliance meetings and training sessions.
• Inspect drums for integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Operate forklift safely and load/unload waste vehicles.
• Conduct waste sampling and profiling as required.
• Follow DOT, state and federal regulations and company guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Multitasking

Safety awareness

Communication

Job description

Clean Harbors is seeking a Hazardous Material Technician I to support the CleanPack and Treatment and Disposal business.

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
• Schedule: Monday - Saturday
• 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 priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner
• Proper packaging of waste to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance
• Ensure work area maintained in a neat and orderly manner
• Participate in spill response on customer's site as needed
• Attend all compliance and safety update meetings
• Inspect drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance
• Operate forklift in a safe manner
• Safe loading and unloading of waste hauling vehicles
• 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
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Attention to detail, able to take and follow direction, and to perform multiple tasks
• Ability to interface with customers
• Perform physical functions per job requirements
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid Driver's license

Clean Harbors facilitates thousands of Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and pesticide collection programs throughout North America, collecting paints, solvents, batteries, fluorescent lamps, pesticides, cleaners and other hazardous materials.

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.

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Job Identification: 165390

Category: Field Technicians

Posting Date: 2026-08-28

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Environmental Technicians

Locations: 600 Crossroads Boulevard

Pay Range: 14.90 - 34.62 Hourly

Is Driver Qualification Required?: Light Duty