Laborer HAZMAT Field Service Technician II - Emergency Response

About the role

Clean Harbors in High Point, NC is seeking a Field Services Technician II to join our safety‑conscious team. This role will be active in the field responsible for hazardous waste clean‑up, site‑remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico, solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology.

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, 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 various chemical and physical agents, some of which may be hazardous, toxic, or corrosive
• Work in potentially elevated noise levels, 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
• 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
• Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
• Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Be on call for emergency response on a rotating basis every other week; may work weekends, holidays, and extended shifts up to 12‑24 hours
• Perform site‑remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling of hazardous materials
• May perform lead responsibilities

Requirements

• Reliable transportation
• Ability to perform the physical functions required by the role
• Previous relevant labor experience
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical examination
• Meet OSHA Respiratory Protection standard (29 CFR 1910.34) facial‑hair requirements for positions requiring respirators
• Valid driver’s license
• Willingness to attend a two‑week paid training academy out of state (travel expenses and per diem covered by the company)

Benefits