Hazardous Material Tech I

Clean Harbors; Kentucky; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; 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

Job summary

Clean Harbors is hiring a Hazardous Material Technician I to support the CleanPack and Treatment and Disposal segments. On site in Kentucky, you will help package waste, ensure safety compliance and support spill response on customer sites. You will also assist with waste sampling and device operation in a regulated environment.

The role emphasizes safety, customer interaction, and adherence to DOT and environmental rules, with generous benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and ability to follow directions across tasks.
• Ability to interface with customers on site.
• Perform physical functions as required by the job.
• Successfully complete background check, drug test, and physical as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Safely package waste to maximize efficiency and compliance.
• Maintain a neat, orderly work area and follow safety guidelines.
• Support spill response on customer sites when needed.
• Operate forklifts and load/unload waste hauling vehicles safely.
• Conduct waste stream sampling and profiling as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer interface

Safety compliance

Physical fitness requirement

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.