Hazardous Waste Handler- Floater (Insite Chemist)

Clean Harbors; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Clean Harbors is seeking a Hazardous Waste Handler to service multiple client locations across San Diego County. This is hands-on general labor focusing on hazardous waste management, regulatory compliance, and customer service. Travel between sites is required, with a 6:00 AM-4:00 PM schedule, and a pay rate of $25-$30 per hour.

CDL is not required. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy in waste labeling, inspections, and maintaining records while supporting customers’ environmental needs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
• RCRA training or experience.
• Previous hazardous waste handling experience.
• Environmental services or industrial general labor experience.
• Experience conducting inspections and maintaining compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on general labor and hazardous waste handling.
• Manage, organize, label, segregate, and maintain hazardous waste in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Monitor waste accumulation areas and ensure compliance with RCRA and other applicable environmental requirements.
• Conduct routine facility inspections and identify potential compliance issues.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, waste logs, and required documentation.
• Service client locations and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding waste management needs and compliance concerns.
• Identify issues, take initiative, and help resolve problems.
• Maintain clean, organized, and compliant waste storage areas.
• Travel between multiple customer sites throughout the assigned service territory.

Skills

Positive attitude

Self-motivated

Dependable

Physical labor

Independent worker

Customer service

Attention to detail

Ownership

Willing to learn

Education

40-Hour HAZWOPER

RCRA training

Waste handling experience

Job description

Hazardous Waste Handler - Floater

Location: San Diego, CA

Pay: $25-$30 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM-4:00 PM

CDL: Not required

Mileage: Reimbursed

Position Overview

We are seeking a dependable, positive, self-motivated Hazardous Waste Handler to service multiple client locations throughout San Diego County, including La Jolla, Carlsbad, Escondido, Oceanside, and Rancho Bernardo.

This is a hands-on, general labor and environmental services position. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who takes initiative, works independently, has a strong work ethic, and enjoys interacting with customers.

This is NOT a laboratory or chemist position. The role focuses on general labor, hazardous waste management, regulatory compliance, customer service, and facility inspections.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on general labor and hazardous waste handling.
• Manage, organize, label, segregate, and maintain hazardous waste in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Monitor waste accumulation areas and ensure compliance with RCRA and other applicable environmental requirements.
• Conduct routine facility inspections and identify potential compliance issues.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, waste logs, and required documentation.
• Service client locations and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding waste management needs and compliance concerns.
• Identify issues, take initiative, and help resolve problems.
• Maintain clean, organized, and compliant waste storage areas.
• Travel between multiple customer sites throughout the assigned service territory.

Ideal Candidate

• Positive attitude and professional demeanor.
• Self-starter with strong self-motivation.
• Dependable, punctual, and organized.
• Comfortable performing physical, hands-on general labor.
• Able to work independently and manage multiple client locations.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to recognize compliance issues.
• Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows through on tasks.
• Willingness to learn environmental regulations and waste management procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
• RCRA training or experience.
• Previous hazardous waste handling experience.
• Environmental services or industrial general labor experience.
• Experience conducting inspections and maintaining compliance documentation.

Clean Harbors is looking for Chemical Handlers to join our safety conscious team!

Do you enjoy...

• Staying active and on your feet?
• Learning and applying knowledge about science and chemistry?
• Working directly with customers?

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages and generous paid time off
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• Group 401K/RRSP with company matching component
• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Company provided vehicles and equipment
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career!

RESPONSIBILITIES

Wondering what to expect in starting a career at Clean Harbors?

InSite Technicians perform a wide range of tasks, including:

• Making waste pickups throughout a customer's facility;
• Conducting chemical bulking and consolidation;
• Packaging and labeling waste products to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance;
• Participating in spill response on customer's site as needed;
• Operating forklifts;
• Inspecting drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance;
• Ensuring the safe loading and unloading of waste hauling vehicles;
• Completing waste stream sampling and profiling.

This position is an entry level role, but many of our leaders started in this job! With safety as our top priority, you'll get the training and support to not only succeed at your job but advance your career.

QUALIFICATIONS

What does it take to work for Clean Harbors?

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Valid driver's license;
• Grade 4 Industrial Wastewater License preferred;
• Willingness to complete a background check, drug test, and physical.

To learn more about Clean Harbors, and to view and apply online for exciting opportunities in our company, visit us at https://careers.cleanharbors.com/

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Come help us save the world!

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but is not used as a replacement for human decision making.

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.

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.

*CH

Job Identification: 168278

Category: Field Technicians

Posting Date: 2026-11-02

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Environmental Technicians

Locations: 6465 Marindustry Dr

Pay Range: 14.90 - 34.62 Hourly