Environmental General Laborer

Clean Harbors
Urbana, IL
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates comfortable with hazardous waste clean-up and physical labor, who are willing to travel and work in varied environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior labor experience and a willingness to travel for work
    — “Potential for consistent overnight travel”
  • Individuals who prioritize safety and can handle physical and hazardous work environments
    — “Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner”
  • People who can work in varied weather conditions and tolerate extended work hours
    — “Work in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions”

Things to consider

  • On-call emergency response is expected within two weeks of starting the role
    — “By position, ability to be on call for emergency response on rotating basis every other week”
  • Training will require time away from home and is conducted out-of-state
    — “This position requires new hires to attend our out-of-state Academy training”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with hazardous materials handling and PPE usage in your resume and interview responses
    — “Wear and properly use a variety of personal protective Equipment (PPE).”
  • Emphasize your ability to work in physically demanding environments and on irregular schedules
    — “Work extended (> 8 hrs.) time periods”
  • Demonstrate a track record of following safety and compliance protocols in your application materials
    — “Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • Perform tasks associated with hazardous waste clean-up and site remediation
Typical background
Experience in environmental or industrial labor roles

Skills & requirements

Required

Hazardous Waste CleanupSite RemediationEquipment DecontaminationHandling Hazardous Materials

Preferred

Environmental ComplianceEmergency Response

Stack & domain

Hazardous Waste Clean-upSite-remediationEquipment DecontaminationHandling Of Hazardous MaterialsOperating Light And Heavy EquipmentHandling Various Hand Tools And Powered Industrial ToolsWorking With Vibration-producing ToolsWorking In Various TemperaturesWorking In All Weather ConditionsWorking In Potentially Elevated Noise LevelsWorking In Confined SpacesClimbing Ladders And ScaffoldingField Sampling ActivitiesCalibration Of MetersSafe Loading And Unloading Of Hazardous And Non-hazardous WasteConducting Waste Stream Sampling And ProfilingSafely Operating VehiclesTeamworkEnvironmentalHealthcare

About the role

Original posting from Clean Harbors

Clean Harbors in Urbana, IL is seeking an Environmental General 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.   Potential for consistent overnight travelDriver's license requiredMonday through Saturday schedule, average start time between 6-7 amAverage an 8-10+ hour day.  Overtime after 40 hrs. Must be available for emergency response (on call weekends) Role requires strong teamwork skills 

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 hourComprehensive 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 manner

Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting and pulling heavy objects

Operate light and heavy equipment, handles various hand tools and powered industrial tools, works with vibration-producing tools

Wear and properly use a variety of personal protective Equipment (PPE). Including respirators, skin, face, hand and foot protection in a multiple number of combinations

Work in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions

Work in atmospheres and locations with the potential for 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

Safe loading and unloading of 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

Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures

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 rotating basis every other week

By 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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