Field Service Foreman

Clean Harbors • Omaha, NE

4d • $26 - $28 • 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 related to emergency response and spill cleanup, hazardous-waste cleanup, site remediation including tank and pit cleaning, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling. The role includes training and mentoring technicians, coordinating project resources, and ensuring field work is completed safely, on time, and within budget.

The position involves physically demanding field work in varied indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to weather, noise, confined spaces, elevations, and potentially hazardous substances. Employees may use respirators and other personal protective equipment, and may work extended hours. The schedule averages 8–10 or more hours per day, with overtime after 40 hours. The role includes on-call emergency-response duties, described as a rotating basis every other week, and may require travel out of town for up to two weeks at a time. Hotel and per diem are provided for qualifying travel.

New hires must attend out-of-state Academy training. Clean Harbors covers required travel and training-related expenses and pays employees for their training time. The posted pay range is $26–$28+ per hour.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in Environmental Services, as stated in the position overview.
• At least 1 year of experience leading a crew, as stated in the position overview.
• 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.
• Successfully complete 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

• Directly supervise Field Technicians.
• Train and mentor Field Service Technicians.
• Ensure health and safety is the primary goal by following policies and procedures and acting safely.
• Execute projects and jobs within budget and on time.
• Enforce compliance with OSHA, EPA, health and safety standards, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with the Coordinator regarding manpower, equipment, and resources needed for field service and emergency-response projects.
• Manage large-scale field service and emergency-response projects when directed.
• 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 levels, confined spaces, low-clearance areas, and at elevations.
• Assist with field sampling and meter calibration.
• Climb ladders and scaffolding and enter and exit trucks, tanks, and other containers.
• 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.
• Complete worksheets, vehicle and equipment inspections, permits, and other associated paperwork.
• Follow local, state, provincial, and federal compliance regulations and rules.
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT and applicable local, state, provincial, and federal requirements.
• Observe corporate operating procedures and environmental health and safety guidelines.
• Be available for rotating emergency-response on-call duties, by position.
• Perform site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling, by position.
• Perform lead responsibilities, by 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.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Company-paid training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Required travel and training-related expenses for out-of-state Academy training are covered.
• Hotel and per diem are provided for required out-of-town project work.

What This Job Offers

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