Field Service Technician

Clean Harbors
El Paso, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for physically capable candidates who prioritize safety and have prior labor experience in hazardous environments.

Best fit for

  • Physically capable individuals with prior labor experience in hazardous environments
    — “Previous relevant labor experience”
  • Candidates who can manage extended work hours and on-call responsibilities
    — “By position, ability to be on call for emergency response on rotating basis every other week”
  • Individuals who can operate heavy machinery and use PPE in diverse conditions
    — “Operate light and heavy equipment, handles various hand tools and powered industrial tools, works with vibration-producing tools”

Things to consider

  • Exposure to hazardous, toxic, or corrosive materials is a regular part of the job
    — “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”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with hazardous materials and safety protocols in your resume
    — “Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner”
  • Emphasize your ability to handle physical labor and operate heavy equipment
    — “Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting and pulling heavy objects”
  • Demonstrate your adaptability to work in extreme weather and confined spaces
    — “Work in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions”
  • Include any prior experience with PPE and respirator use compliance
    — “Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • ensuring safety and compliance
  • performing field services
Typical background
experience in hazardous waste management

Skills & requirements

Required

Hazardous Waste Clean-upSite-remediationEquipment DecontaminationHandling Hazardous MaterialsOperating Light And Heavy EquipmentSafety Protocols

Preferred

Emergency Response

Stack & domain

Hazardous Waste Clean-upSite-remediationEquipment DecontaminationHandling Of Hazardous MaterialsLight And Heavy EquipmentHand ToolsPowered Industrial ToolsVibration-producing ToolsField Sampling ActivitiesCalibration Of MetersDrums For Container IntegrityRegulatory ComplianceWaste Stream SamplingProfilingCompliance RegulationsSafety GuidelinesVehiclesDOT RequirementsCorporate Operating GuidelinesEnvironmental Health And SafetySafetyTeamworkProblem-solvingAdaptabilityPhysical EnduranceEnvironmentalEnergyIndustrial ServicesHazardous Materials

About the role

Original posting from Clean Harbors

Clean Harbors in El Paso, TX is seeking a Field Services Technician I 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.  

 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 Hourly rate $20-$22/hrComprehensive 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:Valid drivers license and clean MVRReliable 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.Previous 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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Source: Clean Harbors careers

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