Environmental Field Laborer

Clean Harbors
Fargo, ND

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for physically capable candidates who can handle hazardous materials and are available for on-call emergency response.

Best fit for

  • Candidates who can commit to on-call availability and extended work hours
    — “By position, ability to be on call for emergency response on rotating basis every other week”
  • People who are adaptable to various weather conditions and work settings
    — “Work in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions”

Things to consider

  • Initial travel is expected as the company builds its operations in the region
    — “This will be a traveling position in the beginning as we build up our book of business in the area”
  • New hires must be prepared to attend an out-of-state training program
    — “Please note this will be a traveling position in the beginning as we build up our book of business in the area”
  • Candidates must be able to work in potentially hazardous and toxic environments
    — “Work in atmospheres and locations with the potential for exposure to various chemical and physical agents”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with PPE and safety protocols in your resume and interviews
    — “Wear and properly use a variety of personal protective Equipment (PPE)”
  • Emphasize your ability to work in physically demanding and unpredictable conditions
    — “Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting and pulling heavy objects”
  • Demonstrate prior experience with hazardous waste handling and site remediation
    — “Responsible for the performance of tasks associated with hazardous waste clean-up, site-remediation, equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • perform hazardous waste clean-up
  • site-remediation
  • equipment decontamination
  • handling hazardous materials
Typical background
valid driver's license

Skills & requirements

Required

Hazardous Waste Clean-upSite-remediationEquipment DecontaminationHandling Hazardous MaterialsOperating Light And Heavy EquipmentField SamplingCalibration Of MetersWaste Stream Sampling

Preferred

Environmental ComplianceSafety Protocols

Stack & domain

Hazardous Waste Clean-upSite-remediationEquipment DecontaminationHandling Hazardous MaterialsOperating Light And Heavy EquipmentHandling Various Hand ToolsPowered Industrial ToolsVibration-producing ToolsField Sampling ActivitiesCalibration Of MetersClimbing LaddersScaffoldingTrucksTanksContainersWaste Stream SamplingProfilingCompliance RegulationsRulesVehiclesU.S. DOTLocalStateFederal RequirementsCorporate Operating GuidelinesProceduresHealth And SafetyPhysical LaborStrenuous Physical LaborLiftingPulling Heavy ObjectsWearing And Properly Using PPERespiratorsSkinFaceHandFoot ProtectionVarious CombinationsWorking In Various TemperaturesIndoorsOutdoorsAll Weather ConditionsExposure To Various Chemical And Physical AgentsHazardousToxicCorrosiveElevated Noise LevelsConfined SpacesLifting In Areas Of Low ClearanceElevationsWorking From LaddersExtended Time PeriodsCompliance And Safety Update MeetingsDrumsContainer IntegrityRegulatory ComplianceSafe Loading And UnloadingHazardous And Non-hazardous WasteFederal Compliance Regulations

About the role

Original posting from Clean Harbors

Clean Harbors in Fargo, ND is seeking an Environmental Field Laborer to join our safety conscious team. This role will be active in the field responsible for the performance of tasks associated with hazardous waste clean-up, site-remediation, equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials.   Valid Driver's License RequiredAverage an 8-10+ hour day.  Overtime after 40 hrs. Must be available for emergency response/project work that could take you out for several weeks at a time, hotel and per diem providedRequired on call   

This is our newest Field Service location in the region! Please note this will be a traveling position in the beginning as we build up our book of business in the area.

Note: This position requires new hires to attend our out-of-state Academy training, which may require being away from home for a period of time. Training duration may vary based on scheduling and program requirements. Training is paid, and related expenses are covered by the company.

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.  Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.

 Why work for Clean Harbors?Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth Pay range $20-22 per hour Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company matchOwn part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase PlanOpportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your careerCompany paid training and tuition reimbursement

Key Responsibilities:Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe mannerEngage in strenuous physical labor including lifting and pulling heavy objectsOperate light and heavy equipment, handles various hand tools and powered industrial tools, works with vibration-producing toolsWear and properly use a variety of personal protective Equipment (PPE). Including respirators, skin, face, hand and foot protection in a multiple number of combinationsWork in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditionsWork in atmospheres and locations with the potential for exposure to various chemical and physical agents, some of which may be hazardous, toxic, or corrosiveWork in potentially elevated noise levels, confined spaces, including lifting in areas of low clearanceWork at elevations including working from ladders and scaffoldingAssist in field sampling activities and calibration of metersClimb ladders, scaffolding and into and out of trucks, tanks, and various other containersWork extended (> 8 hrs.) time periodsAttend all compliance and safety update meetingsInspect drums for container integrity and regulatory complianceSafe loading and unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous wasteConduct waste stream sampling and profiling as necessaryFollow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rulesSafely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirementsSafely observe all corporate operating guidelines and proceduresObserve all company environmental health and safety operating guidelinesPerform other duties as assignedBy position, ability to be on call for emergency response on rotating basis every other weekBy position, site-remediation, equipment decontamination, and the handling of hazardous materials

Required Qualifications:Reliable transportationAbility to perform physical functions per Key ResponsibilitiesThis position includes emergency response, a continuing condition of employment is agreeing to be on-call; on occasion working on weekends and holidays will be required; emergency response situations can extend beyond 8 hours, up to 12-24 hrs.Perform physical functions per job requirementsSuccessfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by positionPer OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards. Preferred Qualifications:Valid Driver’s licensePrevious relevant labor experience 

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547. 

 Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

 Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

 Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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