Traveling Environmental Technician

Clean Harbors, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K with company match

Per diem

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Clean Harbors is seeking a Traveling Environmental Technician for our Water Remediation Group. This role is 100% travel across the USA, with preferred areas around Philadelphia, Baltimore, DC, Charlotte, or Houston.

The technician will work at customer sites, supporting liquid and vapor filtration and related remediation services. Responsibilities include adhering to Health & Safety regulations, assisting the on-scene foreman, field sampling, and equipment inspections.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Valid Driver's License and clean MVR preferred; CDL-B/A is a plus.
• Available for 24-hour on-call basis and able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to Health & Safety regulations at all times.
• Performs safe and compliant execution of projects at customer sites.
• Assists foreman in managing large remediation projects on-site.
• Conducts field sampling and calibrates meters as needed.
• Maintains vehicle and equipment inspections and reports issues promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Computer savvy

Multi-tasking

Mechanical aptitude

Clear background check

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Clean Harbors is seeking a Traveling Environmental Technician for our Water Remediation Group. The Environmental Technician can be based anywhere in the USA as it is 100% travel required but prefer if the candidate resides around Philadelphia, Baltimore, DC, Charlotte, or Houston. This position is responsible for activities at customer sites and helping with onsite projects. Our group provides liquid and vapor filtration and other miscellaneous remediation site services. Current projects in HI, CA, WA, IL, LA, WI, NJ, MA, and MI, at times may work out of our Kalkaska or Mt Pleasant, MI locations on system and equipment builds.

Per Diem available daily that you are overnight at a project, travel costs covered by the company. Typical work schedule is 6-7 days a week: 10-12-hour shifts. Fatigue day off every 14 days for continuous work. Typically, on duty for 5 weeks and then some days off followed for r&r time.

Preferred location: Kalkaska, MI; Houston, TX; Spokane, WA; Phoenix, AZ, St. Louis, MI, Las Vegas, NV- other locations will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Pay: $20-24- Determined on Experience

Why Work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5;
• Competitive pay and benefits;
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment;
• Group 401K with company matching component;
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement;
• Positive and safe work environments;
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adheres to and ensures constant compliance with Health & Safety Compliance and regulations;
• Responsible for the safe and compliant execution of all jobs that they work on, ensuring customer satisfaction;
• Assists the on-scene foreman/supervisor in managing large projects;
• Performs emergency response activities including, but not limited to chemical and water spills, etiological and biological contamination, equipment decontamination, etc.;
• Responsible for vehicle inspections, equipment inspections and Health & Safety inspections. Ensures proper use of equipment and immediately notifies supervisor of any mechanical failures or problems with equipment;
• Assists in the field sampling activities and calibration of meters;
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management and will be required by the needs of Clean Harbors business, including, but not limited to running supplies, emergency response clean ups, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required;
• CDL B or A an asset but not required;
• Valid Driver's License and clean MVR;
• Attention to detail;
• Computer savvy;
• Able to perform multiple tasks;
• Strong mechanical ability preferred;
• Understands the manpower and equipment required to complete assignments;
• Available for 24 hour, on-call basis;
• Ability to work with little or no direct supervision and an aptitude to complete assigned work;
• Knowledge of chemicals helpful;
• Ability to pass background check will qualify individuals to work on government sites;
• Knowledge of equipment repairs and preventative maintenance helpful;
• Knowledge of RCRA requirements/regulations helpful, training provided;
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation DOT regulations, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) waste codes, manifesting and Land Disposal Restrictions (LDR) helpful, training provided;
• All other duties as required by Management.

Physical Requirements

• Requires pulling/pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, crawling, stooping and crouching in confined spaces; Requires walking, climbing, speaking, listening, color determination and clarity of vision at 2 feet or more (with or without lenses); Requires sitting for extended periods. Requires the ability to properly wear and use personal respirator equipment and other forms of personal protective equipment (PPE) including levels A,B,C,D including full encapsulation PPE suits which can elevate body temperature substantially during strenuous exertion;
• Available for 24/day on-call basis;
• Requires speaking, writing, and listening in English;
• Position involves strenuous physical exertion. Requires standing, lifting up to 50lbs.

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: 165127

Category: Field Technicians

Posting Date: 2026-08-21

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Environmental Technicians

Locations: 4030 Columbus Drive NE

Pay Range: 14.42 - 28.85 Hourly