HAZMAT General Laborer /Field Service Technician I

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 tasks associated with hazardous-waste clean-up, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling of hazardous materials. All new hires must attend a two-week paid training academy (travel expenses and per diem provided).

Pay

Hourly range: $20.00 – $22.00.

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, and 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 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.
• Safely load and unload hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Conduct waste stream sampling and profiling as necessary.
• 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, be on call for emergency response on a rotating basis every other week; occasional weekend and holiday work required. Emergency response situations can extend beyond 8 hours, up to 12–24 hrs.

Requirements

• Reliable transportation.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Ability to perform physical functions as outlined in Key Responsibilities.
• Agreement to be on-call for emergency response; occasional weekend and holiday work required.
• 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.

Benefits

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous relevant labor experience.