Environmental Field Laborer

CleanHarbors • Fargo, ND

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About The Position

Clean Harbors is seeking an Environmental Field Laborer in Fargo, North Dakota, to perform field work involving hazardous-waste cleanup, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling. This is a traveling position while the company builds its business in the area. The role includes required on-call emergency response and project work that may keep employees away from home for several weeks. Hotel and per diem are provided for this travel. New hires must attend paid out-of-state Academy training; training duration and time away from home may vary, and related expenses are covered by the company.

The work averages 8–10 or more hours per day, with overtime after 40 hours. Employees may work in varied indoor and outdoor environments and weather conditions, including confined spaces, elevated noise, low-clearance areas, and locations with potential exposure to hazardous chemical or physical agents. The role involves strenuous physical labor, use of equipment and tools, and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, including respirators when required.

Clean Harbors provides environmental, energy, and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. The company identifies health and safety as its top priority and emphasizes sustainability and environmental cleanup.

Requirements

• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to perform the physical functions described for the position.
• Agree to be on call as a continuing condition of employment.
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, as applicable to the position.
• Meet facial-hair standards for positions requiring respirators, in accordance with OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.34.

Nice To Haves

• Valid driver's license.
• Previous relevant labor experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow health and safety policies, processes, and operating procedures, and act safely at all times.
• 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 indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions, and in locations that may involve hazardous exposures, elevated noise, confined spaces, or low clearance.
• Work at elevations, including from ladders and scaffolding, and climb into and out of trucks, tanks, and other containers.
• Assist with field sampling and meter calibration.
• Work extended periods exceeding eight hours when required.
• 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 necessary.
• Follow applicable local, state or provincial, and federal compliance regulations and rules.
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT and applicable local, state or provincial, and federal requirements.
• Observe company environmental health and safety operating guidelines.
• Perform site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling as assigned.
• Be available for on-call emergency response, including a rotating on-call schedule every other week where applicable.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Company-paid training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Hotel and per diem for travel.

What This Job Offers

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