On-Site Hazardous Waste Specialist

Clean Harbors; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

401K matching

Tuition reimbursement

Company vehicles

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Clean Harbors is seeking an entry-level Chemical Handler to support on-site waste management at customer sites in Berkeley, CA. The role involves packing haz waste, labeling materials, and moving between client sites with company-provided vehicles and equipment.

Safety-focused training and growth opportunities are emphasized. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with daily site visits, walking and manual tasks, and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• CDL Class B is preferred or required to obtain/maintain.
• Willingness to complete a background check, drug test, and physical.
• BS/BA in Chemistry, Biology, or Environmental Science is a plus.
• Prior chemical handling experience or chemistry knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make waste pickups at labs as needed.
• Package and label waste products and other materials.
• Identify unknown chemicals when encountered.
• Inspect staging, accumulating, and storage areas for proper housekeeping and compliance.
• Collect, segregate, and package waste chemicals for disposal.
• Ensure quality control of stored and shipped waste materials.
• Complete required manifests and tracking paperwork.
• Use CHOICE waste management software to manage waste programs.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

CDL Class B

Background check/drug test/physical

Education

High School diploma

BS/BA in Chemistry/Biology/Environmental Science (plus)

Job description

Clean Harbors is seeking an entry-level Chemical Handler to support on-site waste management at customer sites in Berkeley, CA. The role involves packing haz waste, labeling materials, and moving between client sites with company-provided vehicles and equipment.

Safety-focused training and growth opportunities are emphasized. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with daily site visits, walking and manual tasks, and mileage reimbursement.