Field Service Foreman

CleanHarbors • Omaha, NE

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors is seeking a Field Service Foreperson in Omaha, Nebraska, to directly supervise Field Technicians. The Foreperson and Technicians perform work involving emergency response and spill cleanup, hazardous waste cleanup, site remediation, tank and pit cleaning, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling. The role includes field project execution, safety and regulatory compliance, technician training, equipment operation, sampling, inspections, and related documentation. Workdays average 8–10 or more hours, with overtime after 40 hours. The position includes on-call responsibilities and travel for emergency response or project work, potentially out of town for up to two weeks at a time. Hotel and per diem are provided. New hires attend out-of-state Academy training; required travel and training-related expenses are covered, and employees are paid for training time.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in Environmental Services.
• At least 1 year leading a crew.
• Previous experience in a physically intensive role.
• Previous experience in a supervisory, crew lead, or leadership role.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to travel overnight for extended periods.
• Ability to be on call for emergency response.
• Ability to perform physical functions required by the job.
• Ability to meet facial-hair standards for positions requiring respirators, under OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.34.
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, as required by position.

Nice To Haves

• Previous heavy equipment experience, such as operating bobcats or excavators.
• Previous environmental and/or industrial experience, such as site remediation, spill response, hydro blasting, vacuum truck, tank cleaning, or refinery-based work.
• Commercial driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Field Technicians.
• Train and mentor Field Service Technicians.
• Execute projects and jobs within budget and on time.
• Ensure health and safety policies and processes are followed, and enforce applicable OSHA, EPA, and health and safety standards and regulations.
• Coordinate with the Coordinator on the manpower, equipment, and resources needed for field service and emergency response projects.
• Manage large-scale field service and emergency response projects when directed.
• Perform emergency response, spill cleanup, hazardous waste cleanup, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling, as applicable to the position.
• 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.
• Assist with field sampling and meter calibration.
• 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.
• Complete paperwork, including worksheets, vehicle and equipment inspections, and permits.
• Follow 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 operating procedures and environmental, health, and safety guidelines.
• Attend compliance and safety update meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Be available for emergency response on-call duty on a rotating basis every other week, if required by position.

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 out-of-town project work.
• Company coverage of required travel and training-related expenses for Academy training; training time is paid.

What This Job Offers

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