Hazardous Waste Technician - Healthcare

Clean Harbors; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company matching

Training and tuition reimbursement

Opportunities for growth

Job summary

Clean Harbors in San Jose, CA is seeking an entry-level Medical Waste InSite Technician to perform a range of field tasks and ensure compliance with safety standards on customer sites.

You will handle waste pickups, bulking and labeling, participate in spill response, and operate forklifts while maintaining regulatory requirements. Training and career growth are provided; benefits begin after 30 days for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness to complete a background check, drug test, and physical.
• Willing to get a Hep B vaccination.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Making medical waste pickups throughout a customer’s facility.
• Conducting chemical bulking and consolidation.
• Packaging and labeling medical 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.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Willingness to pass background check

Willingness to pass drug test

Healthcare experience (preferred)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 #1priority,and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive starting wages, $25-27 per hour and generous paid timeoff.
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-timeemployment.
• Group 401K with company matchingcomponent.
• Company paid training and tuitionreimbursement.
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career!

Responsibilities:

Medical Waste InSiteTechnicians perform a wide range of tasks, including:

• Making medical waste pickups throughout a customer’s facility.
• Conducting chemical bulking and consolidation.
• Packaging and labeling medical 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 butadvance your career.

Qualifications:

What does it take to work for Clean Harbors?

• High Schooldiploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’slicense.
• Willingness to complete abackground check, drug test, and physical.","li>
• Willing to get a Hep B Vaccination.
• Healthcare experience preferred.

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.

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.