Terminal Operator

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

Job summary

Clean Harbors, Inc. is seeking a Terminal Operator to safely handle liquids and solids at our industrial terminal. You will operate pumps, valves and equipment, transfer materials, and ensure proper blending and compatibility.

Responsibilities include hazardous waste handling, 10-day accumulation areas, and strict regulatory compliance. The role requires a HS Diploma, ability to drive trucks within the facility, and bilingual Spanish skills. Forklift and Tank Farm experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to drive trucks within facility.
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking).
• 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.
• Properly label and track all hazardous waste materials and maintain compliance with RCRA standards.
• Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE usage, and confined space entry protocols.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and company safety/environmental standards.
• Respond to spills and emergencies promptly and appropriately.
• Participate in required safety training, drills, and meetings.
• Operate forklifts, drum handlers, hand tools, and computerized control panels.
• Inspect and perform routine maintenance on equipment; report defects or safety hazards.
• Perform daily and pre-operation inspections, including checklists and start-up logs.
• Complete operational documentation, including offloading checklists, tank transfers, water content logs, and cooker operation logs.
• Maintain proper documentation for inspections, waste transfers, and treatment operations.
• Accurately report data into internal systems and ensure logs are updated in real-time.
• Keep terminal areas-including tank farms and drum storage clean and organized.
• Support maintenance tasks such as painting, minor repairs, and facility upgrades.
• Assist with special projects, inventory, and audits as needed.

Skills

HS Diploma

Bilingual

Spanish

Truck Driving

Forklift Skills (Preferred)

Tank Farm Experience (Preferred)

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Tank Farm

Job description

Terminal Operator

The 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)
• Forklift skills preferred (Not Required).
• Tank Farm experience preferred (Not Required).

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.

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: 166462

Category: Field Technicians

Posting Date: 2026-09-28

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