Field Service Foreman

Clean Harbors•Stoughton, MA

About The Position

Clean Harbors is seeking a Field Service Foreperson in Stoughton, Massachusetts, to directly supervise Field Technicians. The foreperson and technicians perform 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 involves travel, on-call duties, and emergency response. New hires must attend a paid, one-week training academy out of state, with travel expenses paid by the company. The role oversees safe and timely project execution, technician training, regulatory compliance, resource coordination, and, when directed, large-scale field service and emergency response projects. The work can involve strenuous physical labor, extended work periods, outdoor work in varied weather, hazardous exposures, confined spaces, elevated noise, and work at heights. On-call emergency response may be required on a rotating basis every other week, depending on the position.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a physically intensive role.
  • Previous experience in a supervisory, crew lead, or leadership role.
  • Ability to travel overnight for extended periods.
  • Ability to be on call for emergency response.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to perform physical functions required by the job.
  • Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, where required by 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, tank cleaning, or refinery-based work.
  • Commercial driver's license.

Responsibilities

  • Promote health and safety by following policies and processes and acting safely.
  • Train and mentor Field Service Technicians.
  • Execute projects and jobs within budget and on time.
  • Enforce and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, health and safety standards, and regulations.
  • 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.
  • Perform strenuous physical labor, including lifting and pulling heavy objects.
  • Operate light and heavy equipment, hand tools, and powered industrial tools, including vibration-producing 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 with possible exposure to hazardous, toxic, or corrosive chemical and physical agents.
  • Work in potentially noisy environments and confined spaces, including areas with low clearance; work at elevations from ladders and scaffolding.
  • Assist with field sampling and meter calibration.
  • Climb ladders and scaffolding and climb into and out of trucks, tanks, and other containers.
  • Work extended periods exceeding eight hours.
  • 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 paperwork such as worksheets, vehicle and equipment inspections, and permits.
  • Follow local, state or provincial, and federal 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 and procedures and environmental health and safety guidelines.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Be on call for emergency response on a rotating basis every other week, where required by position.
  • Perform site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling, where required by position.
  • Perform lead responsibilities, where required by position.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment, including a 401(k) with company match.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Opportunities for career growth and development.
  • Company-paid training and tuition reimbursement.
  • Paid one-week out-of-state training academy for new hires, with travel expenses paid by the company.
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