Field Service Technician II

Hepaco, a Clean Harbors company, is the leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. We solve tough problems through innovation and proven methodology.

About the role

This field-based position is responsible for hazardous waste clean-up, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling of hazardous materials. The role requires travel, on-call availability, and emergency response.

All new hires must attend a two-week paid training academy; travel expenses and per diem are provided by the company.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner
• Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting and pulling heavy objects
• Operate light and heavy equipment, handle various hand tools and powered industrial tools, work with vibration-producing tools
• Wear and properly use a variety of personal protective equipment (PPE), including 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 hazardous, toxic, or corrosive chemical and physical agents
• Work in potentially elevated noise levels and confined spaces, including lifting in areas of low clearance
• Work at elevations including working from ladders and scaffolding
• Assist in field sampling activities and calibration of meters
• Climb ladders, scaffolding, and into and out of trucks, tanks, and various other containers
• Work extended (> 8 hrs.) time periods
• Attend all compliance and safety update meetings
• Inspect drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance
• Safe loading and unloading of 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 company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned
• By position, ability to be on call for emergency response on a rotating basis every other week
• By position, perform site remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling of hazardous materials
• By position, may perform lead responsibilities

Requirements

• Reliable transportation
• Ability to perform physical functions as outlined in responsibilities
• Agreement to be on-call for emergency response, including occasional weekends and holidays; emergency response situations may extend beyond 8 hours, up to 12-24 hours
• Previous relevant labor experience
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
• Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators must meet facial hair standards
• Valid Driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous relevant labor experience

Pay

Hourly range: $27.00 - $29.00

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• 401K with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Opportunities for growth and development for all career stages
• Company-paid training and tuition reimbursement