Field Service Technician II

About the role

Clean Harbors in Pasadena, TX is seeking a Field Services Technician II to join a safety‑conscious team. The position is field‑based and involves hazardous waste clean‑up, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling of hazardous materials. New hires must attend a two‑week paid Academy training program (which may be out of state); all expenses are covered by the company.

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. The company emphasizes health and safety as its top priority and focuses on sustainability and cleaning the Earth.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety is the number‑one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting safely.
• Engage in strenuous physical labor, including lifting and pulling heavy objects.
• Operate light and heavy equipment; handle various hand tools and powered industrial tools, including vibration‑producing tools.
• Wear and properly use a variety of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as respirators, skin, face, hand, and foot protection in multiple combinations.
• Work in various temperatures, indoors and outdoors, in all weather conditions.
• Work in atmospheres and locations with potential exposure to chemical and physical agents that may be hazardous, toxic, or corrosive.
• Work in potentially elevated noise levels, confined spaces, and low‑clearance areas.
• Perform work at elevations, including ladders and scaffolding.
• Assist in field sampling activities and calibration of meters.
• Climb ladders, scaffolding, and into/out of 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, such as worksheets, vehicle inspections, equipment inspections, and permits.
• Follow all local, state (provincial), and federal compliance regulations and rules.
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial), and federal requirements.
• Observe all corporate operating guidelines, procedures, and environmental health and safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Be on call for emergency response on a rotating basis every other week; emergency response situations may extend beyond 8 hours, up to 12–24 hours, and may require weekend or holiday work.

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to perform the physical functions described in the responsibilities.
• Previous relevant labor experience.
• Successful completion of a background check, drug test, and physical examination.
• Compliance with OSHA’s Respiratory Protection standard (29 CFR 1910.34), including facial hair requirements for respirator use.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to be on‑call for emergency response and to work occasional weekends and holidays.
• Preferred: Additional relevant labor experience.

Pay

Hourly rate: $23.00 – $26.00.

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.