Rail Technician I

Clean Harbors; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401K with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Training provided

Job summary

EnviroServe, a Clean Harbors company, in Tyler, TX, seeks a Rail Technician I to join a safety-conscious team. The role involves confined space entry, cleaning rail cars, spill response, and decontamination work in industrial settings.

You will perform manual labor, handle hazardous materials, operate power tools, and follow strict PPE and safety protocols. On-call duties and weekend shifts may be required; comprehensive benefits apply after 30 days of full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation.
• Able to perform physical functions per key responsibilities.
• On-call availability; may require weekends/holidays; extended shifts.
• Successful completion of background check, drug test, and medical exam as required.
• Respirator use requires following facial hair standards per OSHA.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency incidents and spills including derailments and transloads.
• Perform physical labor for cleanup, sample collection, and waste removal.
• Handle hazardous materials and packaging with shipping documents.
• Inspect and maintain equipment; log defects with Geotab/WhipAround.
• Assist setup/teardown and decontamination of equipment.
• Follow safety rules, wear PPE, and comply with site safety plans.
• Load/unload equipment from vehicles and watercraft.
• Use tools and supplies to contain and remediate soils and waters.
• Operate power and pneumatic tools (compressors, drills, etc.).
• Participate in safety meetings and JHA processes.
• Wear FR uniform and PPE; meet respirator requirements.
• Maintain supplies and perform daily paperwork.
• Railcar 101, transloading, B&G basics.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical stamina

On-call availability

Emergency response

Job description

EnviroServe, a Clean Harbors company in Tyler, TX is seeking a Rail Technician I to join our safety conscious team. Daily work involves confined space entry into maintenance holes, tanks, rail cars and other restricted areas for cleaning, oil spill cleanup, drum handling, decontamination, sweeping, shoveling, high pressure washing, and other remedial activities.

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 #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!

• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth

• Recruiting Pay range: $19.00 - $22.00

• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match

• Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

Key Responsibilities:

• Available to respond to emergency/time-critical incidents, chemical releases, natural disasters, derailments, transloading activities, transformer leaks, and various spills impacted by soil or water.

• Perform physical labor associated with cleanup activities, sample collection, waste removal & other remediation services.

• Safely handle, and packaging, hazardous materials/waste; includes loading/unloading and ensuring all piece/drum counts match all associated shipping documents

• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refer defects electronically through Geotab™ & WhipAround™; also communicate issues with Dispatch and Supervisor

• Assist in the setup, tear down & decontamination of equipment.

• Follow applicable safety rules regulations, guidelines, policies and site-specific safety plans when performing cleanup activities and donning protective gear.

• Load/Unload equipment from vehicles, trailers, & watercraft

• Use small hand tools, squeegees, shovels & brooms as well as wipes, absorbent boom & pads to contain & remediate impacted soils & waters.

• Operate routinely used power & pneumatic tools and equipment to include, but not limited to, air compressors, saws, drills, grinders, jackhammers, rivet busters, air scrapers & pumps

• Actively participate in departmental performance initiatives to improve Team Member experience and cleanliness metrics (5S)

• Regularly participate in communication meetings & Job Hazard Analysis (JHA with assigned teams or complete required JHA when working individually

• Required to wear proper PPE including Flame Resistant (FR) uniform, hard hat, safety glasses, steel toe boots and leather gloves at minimum; respirator and protective clothing as instructed for designated tasks

• Maintain supplies & equipment by properly stocking/restocking in neat, orderly fashion

• Warehouse maintenance, stock supplies, building & grounds maintenance

• Complete daily timesheet, JHA’s, spill reports, labels & manifests for all jobs and submit daily to Operations Team.

• Physically able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when necessary and lift > 50lbs routinely

• Railcar 101, transloading, flaring B&G,ICS100, railcar awareness and chemical awareness

• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Reliable transportation

• Ability to perform physical functions per Key Responsibilities

• This position includes emergency response, a continuing condition of employment is agreeing to be on-call; on occasion working on weekends and holidays will be required; emergency response situations can extend beyond 8 hours, up to 12-24 hrs.

• Perform physical functions per job requirements

• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position

• Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s license

• Previous relevant labor experience

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.

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

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.

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