Environmental Field Laborer

Clean Harbors • Eagan, MN

4d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors is seeking an Environmental Field Laborer in Eagan, Minnesota, to perform field tasks related to hazardous-waste cleanup, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling. The role involves physical labor, operating equipment and tools, supporting sampling and waste-profiling activities, and following safety and regulatory requirements. Work may take place indoors or outdoors, in varied weather and temperatures, potentially hazardous environments, confined spaces, elevated-noise areas, and at heights. The position includes emergency-response work, required on-call availability, and travel away from home for projects that may last up to two weeks. New hires attend out-of-state Academy training; the company covers required travel and training expenses, and training time is paid.

Requirements

• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to perform the physical functions described for the role.
• Agree to required on-call availability as a continuing condition of employment.
• Be available to work weekends and holidays on occasion.
• Be able to work emergency-response situations lasting beyond eight hours and potentially up to 12–24 hours.
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, as applicable to the position.
• Meet facial-hair requirements for positions requiring respirators under OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.34.
• Valid driver's license required, as stated in the job posting.

Nice To Haves

• Previous relevant labor experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow company health, safety, environmental, and operating policies and procedures.
• Perform strenuous physical labor, including lifting and pulling heavy objects.
• Operate light and heavy equipment and use hand tools and powered industrial tools.
• Wear and properly use required personal protective equipment, including respirators and skin, face, hand, and foot protection.
• Work in varied indoor and outdoor temperatures and weather conditions, potentially hazardous atmospheres, elevated-noise areas, confined spaces, and at elevations.
• Assist with field sampling and meter calibration.
• Climb ladders and scaffolding and enter and exit trucks, tanks, and other containers.
• Work extended periods, including shifts exceeding eight hours.
• Attend compliance and safety update meetings.
• Inspect drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Safely load and unload hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
• Conduct waste-stream sampling and profiling as needed.
• Follow applicable local, state or provincial, and federal compliance requirements.
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT and applicable local, state or provincial, and federal requirements.
• Be available for emergency response and, by position, participate in a rotating on-call schedule every other week.
• Perform site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling as assigned by position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Pay range of $20–$22 per hour.
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Company-paid training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Hotel and per diem provided for qualifying out-of-town emergency-response or project work.
• Required travel and training-related expenses for Academy training are covered, and training time is paid.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed