Medical Waste Tech — On-Site Hazardous Waste Specialist

Clean Harbors; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days of full‑

Paid time off

401K with company matching

Job summary

Clean Harbors is seeking Medical Waste Technicians to collect, segregate, and prepare medical waste at customer locations. This entry-level role offers hands-on training and the chance to advance within a safety-first company.

In Santa Ana, CA, you will perform pickups, bulking and packaging, inspections, and site responsibilities. Benefits include health coverage after 30 days, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching, and tuition reimbursement as you grow with the company.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 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.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Clean Harbors is seeking Medical Waste Technicians to collect, segregate, and prepare medical waste at customer locations. This entry-level role offers hands-on training and the chance to advance within a safety-first company.

In Santa Ana, CA, you will perform pickups, bulking and packaging, inspections, and site responsibilities. Benefits include health coverage after 30 days, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching, and tuition reimbursement as you grow with the company.