Transportation Compliance Specialist

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Norwell (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits after 30 days

401(k) with company matching

Generous PTO

Training and tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Safe work environment

Job summary

Clean Harbors is seeking a Transportation Compliance Specialist to ensure that highway, rail, vessel, and air transport comply with applicable regulations. You will provide regulatory guidance across the organization and partner with operations, safety, legal, and leadership to strengthen compliance.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–5 years of experience in regulatory or environmental compliance, with travel 10–20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years in transportation/compliance roles preferred.
• Strong knowledge of transportation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory guidance on transportation compliance to field ops, sales, and training.
• Interpret and implement transportation policies and procedures with teams.
• Serve as SME on federal, state, local, and provincial regulations.
• Support investigations and recommend corrective actions for incidents.
• Collaborate with agencies on inspections and inquiries.
• Develop and deliver transportation compliance training programs.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in Transportation

3-5 years experience

Valid driver's license

Valid passport

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Transportation Compliance Specialist

Clean Harbors is seeking a Transportation Compliance Specialist to join our Transportation Compliance team.

This role is responsible for ensuring that transportation activities involving highway, rail, vessel, and air transportation are conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, provincial, and local regulations. The successful candidate will provide technical guidance, regulatory expertise, and compliance support across the organization while partnering with operations, safety, environmental, legal, and leadership teams.

Why Work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• Group 401(k) with company matching component
• Generous paid time off, company paid training, and tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for growth and development at all levels
• Positive and safe work environments

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and guidance on transportation compliance matters to field operations, sales teams, facilities, and training departments.
• Assist transportation coordinators and operational leadership with the interpretation and implementation of transportation policies and procedures.
• Serve as a subject matter expert regarding federal, state, provincial, and company transportation regulations.
• Support transportation-related incident and accident investigations and recommend corrective actions when applicable.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies regarding inspections, incidents, investigations, and compliance inquiries.
• Assist with the development, delivery, and administration of transportation compliance training programs.
• Partner with Health & Safety and Environmental Compliance teams to support audits, inspections, and compliance initiatives.
• Manage transportation compliance incidents, including support for internal compliance reporting and help line coverage.
• Work closely with Risk Management, Legal, Environmental Compliance, and Operations teams to address transportation incidents and regulatory matters.
• Recommend process improvements that enhance transportation compliance and reduce operational risk.
• Review, develop, and administer corrective action and disciplinary recommendations related to transportation compliance issues.
• Participate in management investigations involving transportation compliance incidents.
• Maintain awareness of changing transportation regulations and industry requirements across the U.S. and Canada.
• Support legal proceedings and provide transportation compliance expertise when required.
• Provide guidance during emergency response situations related to transportation compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• 3-5 years of transportation compliance, regulatory compliance, environmental compliance, or related experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Valid passport or ability to obtain one.
• Strong working knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hazardous waste, hazardous materials transportation, or environmental services industries.
• Knowledge of U.S. and Canadian federal, state, and provincial transportation regulations.
• Familiarity with Clean Harbors operations and services.
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, investigations, and regulatory reporting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong presentation and training facilitation skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and regulatory agencies.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials and transportation compliance requirements.

Travel

• Travel required: 10-20%

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.

Job Identification: 165495

Category: Supply Chain

Posting Date: 2026-09-15

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Transportation & Logstics

Locations: 42 Longwater Drive

Pay Range: 39000.00 - 111086.00 Annually