Senior Terminal Operator: Hazardous Waste & Bulk Transfer

Clean Harbors; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company, seeks a Senior Terminal Operator to safely handle liquids and solids at our industrial terminal in Florida. You will operate pumps, valves, and tanks to move, treat, and store materials while maintaining strict EH&S protocols.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading from railcars, tank trucks, and storage tanks; managing hazardous waste in 10-day accumulation areas; labeling and documentation; and performing daily inspections.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to drive trucks within facility.
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) preferred.
• Forklift skills preferred (Not Required).
• Tank Farm experience preferred (Not Required).

Responsibilities

• Load and unload bulk liquids and solids from railcars, tank trucks, and storage tanks.
• Operate pumps, meters, valves, and other equipment to safely transfer materials.
• Transfer materials between tanks and containers while ensuring proper blending and compatibility.
• Safely handle and transfer filter drums, ensuring they are properly sealed, labeled, and stored.
• Perform solid bulking of compatible waste streams according to waste profiles and compatibility charts.
• Manage 10-day hazardous waste accumulation areas, ensuring containers are dated, inspected, and shipped within regulatory timelines.
• Label and track all hazardous waste materials and maintain compliance with RCRA standards.
• Follow safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE usage, and confined space entry protocols.
• Inspect and perform routine maintenance on equipment; report defects or safety hazards.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish Speaking)

Truck driving within facility

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift skills

Job description

The Senior Terminal Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant handling of liquid and solid materials at an industrial terminal facility. This includes operating pumps, valves, and processing equipment to move, treat, and store materials. The role also covers key tasks such as handling filter drums, performing solid bulking, and managing hazardous waste in 10-day accumulation areas. Operators are expected to follow strict environmental, health, and safety protocols

RESPONSIBILITIES

Product & Material Handling:

1. Load and unload bulk liquids and solids from railcars, tank trucks, and storage tanks.
2. Operate pumps, meters, valves, and other equipment to safely transfer materials.
3. Transfer materials between tanks and containers while ensuring proper blending and compatibility.

Hazardous Waste & Environmental Operations:

1. Safely handle and transfer filter drums, ensuring they are properly sealed, labeled, and stored.
2. Perform solid bulking of compatible waste streams according to waste profiles and compatibility charts.
3. Manage 10-day hazardous waste accumulation areas, ensuring containers are dated, inspected, and shipped within regulatory timelines.
4. Properly label and track all hazardous waste materials and maintain compliance with RCRA standards.

Safety & Compliance:

1. Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE usage, and confined space entry protocols.
2. Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and company safety/environmental standards.
3. Respond to spills and emergencies promptly and appropriately.
4. Participate in required safety training, drills, and meetings.

Equipment Operation & Maintenance:

1. Operate forklifts, drum handlers, hand tools, and computerized control panels.
2. Inspect and perform routine maintenance on equipment; report defects or safety hazards.
3. Perform daily and pre-operation inspections, including checklists and start-up logs.

Administrative & Recordkeeping Duties:

1. Complete operational documentation, including offloading checklists, tank transfers, water content logs, and cooker operation logs.
2. Maintain proper documentation for inspections, waste transfers, and treatment operations.
3. Accurately report data into internal systems and ensure logs are updated in real-time.

Facility Maintenance & Support:

1. Keep terminal areas-including tank farms and drum storage-clean and organized.
2. Support maintenance tasks such as painting, minor repairs, and facility upgrades.
3. Assist with special projects, inventory, and audits as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to drive trucks within facility.
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) preferred.
• Forklift skills preferred (Not Required).
• Tank Farm experience preferred (Not Required).

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Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. Our entire business model revolves around keeping North American businesses green. We generate more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue as a world-class environmental service organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and we have the largest re-refinery capacity in North America allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons each year.

Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs and reduce their carbon footprint. PROTECTION. CHOICES. PEOPLE. MAKE GREEN WORK.™

Join our safety focused team today! To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at www.safety-kleen.com/careers.

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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Job Identification: 167609
Category: Plant & Facilities
Posting Date: 2026-10-19
Job Schedule: Full time
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Job Function: Equipment Operator
Locations: 3800 West Lake Hamilton Drive
Pay Range: 14.90 - 34.62 Hourly