Field Service Technician I

Clean Harbors
Texas, TX
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to physically capable candidates with prior labor experience working in hazardous waste clean-up and environmental services.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with prior labor experience and a willingness to work in hazardous environments
    — “Previous relevant labor experience”
  • Individuals who can commit to on-call rotations and extended work hours
    — “on-call for emergency response on rotating basis every other week”
  • Those comfortable with operating heavy equipment and wearing PPE in diverse conditions
    — “Operate light and heavy equipment, handles various hand tools and powered industrial tools”

Things to consider

  • The role demands physical endurance and willingness to work in extreme weather and hazardous conditions
    — “Work in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions”
  • Candidates must be prepared to travel out of state for mandatory paid training
    — “new hires to attend our two-week Academy (paid); it could be out of state”
  • Exposure to hazardous, toxic, or corrosive chemical and physical agents is a regular part of the job
    — “exposure to various chemical and physical agents, some of which may be hazardous, toxic, or corrosive”

How to stand out

  • Demonstrate knowledge of compliance regulations and safety procedures in your application materials
    — “Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules”
  • Showcase any background in hazardous waste handling or site remediation
    — “site-remediation, equipment decontamination, and the handling of hazardous materials”
Pace · VariedCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • site safety
  • project completion
  • client satisfaction
Typical background
environmental servicesindustrial maintenance

Skills & requirements

Required

Hazardous Waste Clean-upSite-remediationEquipment Decontamination

Preferred

Confined Space EntryEmergency Response

Stack & domain

Hazardous Waste Clean-upSite-remediationEquipment DecontaminationHandling Of Hazardous MaterialsLight And Heavy Equipment OperationHand ToolsPowered Industrial ToolsVibration-producing ToolsPersonal Protective Equipment (ppe)RespiratorsSkin, Face, Hand And Foot ProtectionField Sampling ActivitiesCalibration Of MetersDrum InspectionContainer IntegrityRegulatory ComplianceWaste Stream SamplingProfilingVehicle OperationU.S. DOTLocal, State (provincial) And Federal RequirementsCorporate Operating GuidelinesEnvironmental Health And Safety Operating GuidelinesSafetyTeamworkProblem-solvingCommunicationLeadershipAdaptabilityResponsibilityAttention To DetailTime ManagementStress ManagementHazardous WasteHazardous MaterialsField SamplingCalibrationEnvironmental Health And Safety

About the role

Original posting from Clean Harbors

Clean Harbors in Amarillo, 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.  Travel / On Call / Emergency Response *Note this position requires new hires to attend our two-week Academy (paid) training; it could be out of state. Your 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 Recruiting Pay range - $20.00 - $21.00 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 transportation

Ability to perform physical functions per Key Responsibilities

This 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 requirements

Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position

Per 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 license

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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