Special Handling Technician

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Kimball (NE); On-site; USD 17,881 - 35,762; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401K with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Training and tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A waste management company located in Kimball, NE, seeks a Special Handling Technician to perform industrial labor and manage hazardous waste. The role requires a high school diploma, forklift experience, and the ability to work in a physically demanding environment. Responsibilities include ensuring safety compliance, operating equipment, and performing manual tasks. Offers a wage of $29/hour with competitive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs from the ground.
• Ability to climb vertical ladders.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Operate industrial equipment including forklifts.
• Handle hazardous waste and perform cleanup tasks.
• Ensure safety compliance and use protective equipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Good hand/eye coordination

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Special Handling Technician – Clean Harbors, Kimball, NE

We Build with Passion- Clean Harbors Kimball, NE NEW Incineration unit is seeking a Special Handling Technician who will perform industrial labor and other physically demanding work outdoors and inside the facility under potentially adverse conditions. This is a great opportunity for college students or recent high school graduates wishing to gain experience. NEW wage: $29/hour with OT, 4-12 hour rotating (days/nights) shifts per week (6a-6p/6p-6a). Must be willing to work nights.

Why Work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• Group 401K with company matching component
• Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for growth and development at all stages of your career

Responsibilities

• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Operates industrial equipment, including but not limited to forklift.
• Performs general labor throughout the facility to prepare materials for the incineration process.
• Ensures the safety of himself and others around him.
• Performs manual tasks such as cleaning up spills, taking all safety precautions necessary to prevent injury.
• Handles hazardous waste, including bulk sampling, drum decanting, liquid pumping, tanker cleaning, and confined space entry (CF Space).
• Uses full protective suits and equipment such as Super Suckers and Guzzlers. Work involves elevated danger and high physical exertion; crews rotate in Ty-Vac suite on 1-hour in/1-hour out shifts due to heat and workload.
• Performs bucket drops, Rotary kiln operations, baghouse maintenance, and line cleaning.
• Handles sulfide materials with variable pH (low/high), which are both air- and water-reactive. Operations occur in bays with tanker feeds directed to the Train 2 unit (Ash/Truck operations deliver and manage tankers).
• Follows all standard operating procedures.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent – required.
• Forklift operation experience.
• Highly labor-intensive work wearing a Ty-vac suit and respirator for the majority of the shift.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• DOT training.
• Proficiency in Windows-based applications.
• Climb on and off forklifts.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Lift up to 50 lbs from the ground.
• Climb up and down vertical ladders.
• Capable of reaching, over, and down exerting a force.
• 20/20 eyesight corrected or uncorrected – depth perception is critical.
• 10 push-ups, deep knee squats, and sit-ups (to determine fitness).
• Good hand/eye coordination.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Punctuality and attendance required.
• Respirator fit test upon hire – clean shaven face required (mustache okay!).
• Background check, drug screen, and physical – required.
• Applicant must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are not sponsoring or taking over employment visa sponsorship at this time, including F1-OPT.

To learn more about our company and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at https://careers.cleanharbors.com/.

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. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [e-mail] or 1-844-922-5547. Clean Harbors and its subsidiaries are a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Job Identification: 158633
Category: Plant & Facilities
Posting Date: 2026-03-26
Job Schedule: Full time
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Job Function: Facility Technician
Locations: NE-KIMBALL: 2247 South Highway 71
Pay Range: $12.98 - $25.96 Hourly