Hazardous Waste Cleanup Field Technician

Clean Harbors; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Cleveland, OH seeks an Environmental General Laborer to join a safety‑first team. The role covers hazardous waste cleanup, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling of hazardous materials in field settings.

Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, start around 6 am, with 8–10+ hour days and overtime after 40 hours. Training academy out of state is paid for new hires; average travel up to two weeks for projects may occur.

Qualifications

• Emergency response on-call is required; some shifts include weekends and holidays.
• Must pass background check, drug test, and physical.
• Facial hair standards per OSHA respiratory protection.
• Reliable transportation is required for field work.
• Perform physical functions per job requirements.
• On-call duties can extend beyond 8 hours, up to 12–24 hours.

Responsibilities

• Follow health and safety policies and act safely at all times.
• Engage in strenuous physical labor and lift heavy objects.
• Operate light and heavy equipment and use PPE and tools.
• Work outdoors in all weather and potentially in hazardous environments.
• Attend compliance and safety update meetings and site training.
• Be on call for emergency response on a rotating basis.
• Support site remediation and hazardous material handling.

Skills

Reliable transportation

On-call availability

Ability to perform physical functions

Background check clearance

Drug test clearance

OSHA respirator standard compliance

Job description

Clean Harbors in Cleveland, OH seeks an Environmental General Laborer to join a safety‑first team. The role covers hazardous waste cleanup, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling of hazardous materials in field settings.

Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, start around 6 am, with 8–10+ hour days and overtime after 40 hours. Training academy out of state is paid for new hires; average travel up to two weeks for projects may occur.