Field Service Foreman

Clean Harbors • Omaha, NE

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors in Omaha, Nebraska, is seeking a Field Service Foreperson to directly supervise Field Technicians. The team performs work associated with emergency response and spill cleanup, hazardous-waste cleanup, site remediation such as tank and pit cleaning, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling.

The position averages 8–10 or more hours per day, with overtime after 40 hours. It includes on-call responsibilities and may require out-of-town project or emergency-response work for up to two weeks at a time. Hotel and per diem are provided for this travel. New hires must attend out-of-state Academy training; required travel and training-related expenses are covered, and employees are paid for their training time.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in Environmental Services.
• At least 1 year of experience 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 the physical functions required by the job.
• Successful completion of a background check, drug test, and physical, as applicable to the position.
• Employees in positions requiring respirators must meet facial-hair standards under OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.34.

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 work, tank cleaning, or refinery-based work.
• Commercial driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and mentor Field Service Technicians.
• Ensure health and safety is the top priority by following policies, processes, and safe work practices.
• Execute projects and jobs within budget and on time.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, health and safety standards, and applicable local, state, provincial, and federal requirements.
• Coordinate with the Coordinator on manpower, equipment, and resources needed for field service and emergency response projects.
• Manage large-scale field service and emergency response projects when directed.
• 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, and assist with field sampling and meter calibration.
• Complete associated paperwork, including worksheets, vehicle and equipment inspections, and permits.
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with applicable U.S. DOT and other requirements.
• Safely operate light and heavy equipment and use hand tools and powered industrial tools.
• Perform strenuous physical work, including lifting and pulling heavy objects.
• 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, potentially exposed to hazardous, toxic, or corrosive agents and elevated noise.
• Work in confined spaces and low-clearance areas, at elevations, and on ladders and scaffolding; climb into and out of trucks, tanks, and other containers.
• Work extended periods exceeding eight hours and be available for emergency-response on-call duties, including a rotating every-other-week schedule where applicable.
• Perform site remediation, equipment decontamination, hazardous-material handling, and lead responsibilities as applicable to the position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
• 401(k) with Company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Growth and development opportunities.
• Company-paid training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Hotel and per diem for qualifying out-of-town work.
• Required Academy training travel and related expenses are covered, and training time is paid.

What This Job Offers

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