Field Service Technician III

Clean Harbors
Louisville, KY
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to experienced, physically capable candidates working in environmental services and hazardous waste management.

Best fit for

  • Experienced professionals with prior hazardous waste handling and field service expertise
    — “2 years of experience in Field Service Technician work”
  • Candidates who thrive in physically demanding, safety-critical environments
    — “Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner”
  • Individuals comfortable with on-call work and emergency response scenarios
    — “By position, ability to be on call for emergency response on rotating basis every other week”

Things to consider

  • On-call availability is mandatory and involves irregular hours, including weekends and holidays
    — “on occasion working on weekends and holidays will be required”
  • The role may involve exposure to hazardous, toxic, or corrosive materials
    — “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 prior experience with hazardous waste handling and PPE compliance in your resume and interview responses
    — “Wear and properly use a variety of personal protective Equipment (PPE)”
  • Emphasize your ability to work independently and handle complex tasks with minimal supervision
    — “responsible for the performance of tasks associated with hazardous waste clean-up, site-remediation, equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials, with little or no supervision”
  • Demonstrate your commitment to safety protocols and compliance with environmental regulations
    — “Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · LowAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • Performing tasks associated with hazardous waste clean-up, site-remediation, equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials
Typical background
Reliable transportationAbility to perform physical functions

Skills & requirements

Required

Hazardous Waste Clean-upSite-remediationEquipment DecontaminationHandling Hazardous MaterialsOperating Light And Heavy Equipment

Preferred

Field Sampling ActivitiesCalibration Of Meters

Stack & domain

Hazardous Waste Clean-upSite-remediationEquipment DecontaminationHandling Hazardous MaterialsLight And Heavy EquipmentHand ToolsPowered Industrial ToolsVibration-producing ToolsField SamplingCalibration Of MetersDrum InspectionWaste Stream SamplingProfilingPaperworkVehicle InspectionsEquipment InspectionsPermitsCompliance RegulationsSafety ProtocolsVehicle OperationHealth And SafetyPhysical LaborTeamworkAttention To DetailSafetyHazardous WasteHazardous Materials

About the role

Original posting from Clean Harbors

Clean Harbors in Louisville, KY is seeking a Field Services Technician III 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, with little or no supervision.

 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 - $23+ hourly 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 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

Complete associated paperwork, such as worksheets, vehicle inspections, equipment inspections and permits

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

By position, may perform lead responsibilities

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.

2 years of experience in Field Service Technician work

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.

Valid Driver’s license

 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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