Environmental Field Laborer

CleanHarbors • Eagan, MN

3d • 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 and operation of equipment and tools in a range of indoor and outdoor conditions, including potentially hazardous environments. A valid driver’s license is required. The typical workday averages 8–10 or more hours, with overtime after 40 hours. The position requires on-call availability for emergency response and project work, including travel out of town for up to two weeks at a time; hotel and per diem are provided. Emergency response work may last 12–24 hours and may occur on weekends or holidays. New hires must attend out-of-state Academy training; required travel and training expenses are covered, and training time is paid.

Clean Harbors describes itself as a provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, and highlights safety and sustainability as priorities. The advertised pay range is $20–$22 per hour. The company also lists health benefits after 30 days of full-time employment, a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, career development opportunities, company-paid training, and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to perform the physical functions described for the position.
• Agree to on-call availability as a continuing condition of employment; emergency response may require work on weekends and holidays and may extend beyond eight hours, up to 12–24 hours.
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, as applicable to the position.
• Meet facial-hair standards for employees required to wear respirators, in accordance with OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.34.

Nice To Haves

• Valid driver’s license (also identified as required in the job description).
• Previous relevant labor experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow health and safety policies, processes, and procedures and work safely.
• 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, including locations with potential exposure to hazardous chemical or physical agents.
• Work in potentially elevated noise levels and confined spaces, including low-clearance areas, and at elevations using ladders and scaffolding.
• Assist with field sampling and meter calibration.
• Climb ladders and scaffolding and enter and exit trucks, tanks, and other containers.
• Work extended periods exceeding eight hours and 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 regulations and rules.
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT and applicable local, state or provincial, and federal requirements.
• Follow corporate operating guidelines, procedures, and environmental health and safety guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Be available for emergency response on a rotating on-call basis every other week, by position.
• Perform site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling, by position.

Benefits

• Hotel and per diem for out-of-town emergency response or project work.
• Health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Company-paid training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Required out-of-state Academy training travel and training-related expenses are covered; training time is paid.

What This Job Offers

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