Traveling Field Technician - HAZMAT Emergency Response

About the role

Clean Harbors is seeking a Traveling Field Services Technician to join our safety-conscious team. This role involves hazardous waste clean-up, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling hazardous materials. The position requires approximately 50% travel throughout the United States for emergency response projects, with all travel expenses covered and per diem offered while traveling. Hours and schedule vary based on emergency response needs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety is the top priority by following policies and acting safely at all times
• Engage in strenuous physical labor, including lifting and pulling heavy objects
• Operate light and heavy equipment, use hand tools and powered industrial tools, and work with vibration-producing tools
• Wear and properly use various types of personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, skin, face, hand, and foot protection
• Work in varying temperatures and weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors
• Work in environments with potential exposure to hazardous, toxic, or corrosive chemicals and physical agents
• Work in elevated noise levels, confined spaces, and low-clearance areas
• Work at elevations, including ladders and scaffolding
• Assist in field sampling activities and calibration of meters
• Climb ladders, scaffolding, and enter/exit trucks, tanks, and other containers
• Work extended hours (greater than 8 hours) and 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
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state, provincial, and federal requirements
• Observe all corporate operating guidelines, environmental health and safety procedures, and company guidelines
• Be on call for emergency response on a rotating basis every other week
• Perform site remediation, equipment decontamination, and handle hazardous materials as required

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and clean motor vehicle record
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to perform physical functions as outlined in the responsibilities
• Willingness to be on call for emergency response, including occasional weekends and holidays; emergency response may extend beyond 8 hours, up to 12–24 hours
• Ability to meet OSHA’s Respiratory Protection standard (29 CFR 1910.34) regarding facial hair standards
• Previous relevant labor experience
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical

Benefits

• Competitive starting hourly wage ($21–$23/hr) with opportunities for pay increases over the first 12 months
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Company-paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Focus on sustainability and environmental stewardship