Hazardous Waste Field Technician

Clean Harbors; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with match

Stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Clean Harbors in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Field Services Technician (Laborer) to join a safety‑conscious team. The role focuses on hazardous waste cleanup, site remediation, equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials in the field, with on-call emergency response on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities include strict safety adherence, physical labor, equipment operation, PPE use, and compliance with local, state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to perform physical functions per Key Responsibilities.
• On-call emergency response with possible weekends/holidays.
• Perform physical functions per job requirements.
• Pass background check, drug test, and medical exam.
• Facial hair must meet OSHA respirator standards.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize health and safety as the top goal.
• Engage in strenuous physical labor and lifting heavy objects.
• Operate light and heavy equipment and use tools.
• Wear PPE and respirators and follow protective gear rules.
• Work in varied weather and temperatures.
• Safely handle hazardous materials and comply with regulations.
• Be on-call for emergency response as required.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Physical endurance

Emergency on-call readiness

Physical task execution

Background check compliance

PPE & safety compliance

Job description

Clean Harbors in Syracuse, NY is seeking a Field Services Technician (Laborer) to join a safety‑conscious team. The role focuses on hazardous waste cleanup, site remediation, equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials in the field, with on-call emergency response on a rotating basis.

Responsibilities include strict safety adherence, physical labor, equipment operation, PPE use, and compliance with local, state and federal regulations.