Field Service Foreman

Clean Harbors in Denton, TX is seeking a Field Service Foreperson to join its safety‑conscious team. The foreperson directly supervises Field Technicians and oversees emergency response, hazardous‑waste clean‑up, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling of hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety is the number‑one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting safely.
• Train and mentor Field Service Technicians.
• Execute projects/jobs within budget and on schedule.
• Enforce OSHA, EPA, and company H&S standards and regulations.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, and resources with the project coordinator.
• Manage large‑scale field service and emergency‑response projects when directed.
• Perform strenuous physical labor, including lifting and pulling heavy objects.
• Operate light and heavy equipment, hand tools, and powered industrial tools.
• Wear and properly use a variety of personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, skin, face, hand, and foot protection.
• Work in various indoor and outdoor temperatures and weather conditions.
• Work in atmospheres with potential exposure to hazardous, toxic, or corrosive chemical and physical agents.
• Work in elevated noise levels, confined spaces, and low‑clearance areas.
• Work at elevations using ladders and scaffolding.
• Assist in field sampling activities and calibrate meters.
• Climb ladders, scaffolding, and enter/exit trucks, tanks, and other containers.
• Work extended periods (> 8 hours) as needed.
• Attend all compliance and safety update meetings.
• Inspect drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Safely load and unload hazardous and non‑hazardous waste.
• Conduct waste‑stream sampling and profiling as necessary.
• Complete associated paperwork (worksheets, vehicle inspections, equipment inspections, permits).
• Follow all local, state (provincial), and federal compliance regulations and rules.
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, state, and federal requirements.
• Observe all corporate operating guidelines, procedures, and environmental health and safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Be on call for emergency response on a rotating basis (every other week).
• Participate in site‑remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous‑material handling.

Requirements

• Maintain health and safety as the top priority.
• Train and mentor field technicians.
• Execute projects within budget and on time.
• Enforce OSHA, EPA, and H&S compliance.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, and resources.
• Manage large‑scale field service and emergency‑response projects.
• Perform strenuous physical labor, including lifting heavy objects.
• Operate light and heavy equipment and various hand/powered tools.
• Use appropriate PPE, including respirators and protective clothing.
• Work in all weather conditions and temperatures.
• Work in environments with potential chemical or physical hazards.
• Work in noisy, confined, or low‑clearance spaces.
• Work at heights using ladders and scaffolding.
• Assist with field sampling and meter calibration.
• Climb ladders, scaffolding, and enter/exit containers.
• Work extended shifts as required.
• Attend compliance and safety meetings.
• Inspect drums for integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Load and unload hazardous and non‑hazardous waste safely.
• Conduct waste‑stream sampling and profiling.
• Complete required paperwork, inspections, and permits.
• Follow all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Operate vehicles safely per DOT and other regulations.
• Observe corporate and environmental health and safety guidelines.
• Be available on a rotating on‑call schedule for emergency response.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a physically intensive role.
• Previous supervisory, crew‑lead, or leadership experience.
• Ability to travel for extended periods, including overnight.
• Ability to be on‑call for emergency response.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Physical ability to meet job requirements.
• Successful completion of background check, drug test, and physical examination.
• Compliance with OSHA Respiratory Protection standard (facial hair requirements for respirator use).

• Preferred: Heavy‑equipment experience (bobcats, excavators, etc.).
• Preferred: Environmental/industrial experience (site remediation, spill response, hydro‑blasting, vacuum truck, tank cleaning, refinery work).
• Preferred: Commercial driver’s license.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full‑time employment.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Opportunities for growth and development at all career stages.
• Company‑paid training and tuition reimbursement.