Field Service Technician I
About The Position
Clean Harbors is seeking a Field Services Technician I in Hutto, Texas, to perform field tasks related to hazardous-waste cleanup, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling. The position involves physical field work, operation of equipment and tools, compliance with safety and environmental requirements, and participation in sampling and waste-handling activities. New hires must attend a paid, two-week Academy training, which may be out of state; the company covers expenses. The role includes emergency response and requires agreement to be on call. On-call duty rotates every other week, and weekend or holiday work may occasionally be required. Emergency response work may extend beyond eight hours, up to 12–24 hours.
Requirements
- Reliable transportation.
- Ability to perform the physical functions described in the key responsibilities and job requirements.
- Successful completion of a background check, drug test, and physical, as applicable to the position.
- For positions requiring respirators, meet facial-hair standards under OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.34.
- Agree to be on call as a continuing condition of employment; weekend and holiday work may occasionally be required.
- Attend and successfully complete the paid, two-week Academy training; training may be out of state.
Nice To Haves
- Valid driver's license.
- 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 varied temperatures and weather conditions, and in locations with potential exposure to hazardous, toxic, or corrosive agents.
- Work in potentially noisy environments and confined spaces, including areas with low clearance; work at elevations using ladders and scaffolding.
- Assist with field sampling activities and meter calibration.
- Climb ladders and scaffolding and enter and exit trucks, tanks, and other containers.
- Work extended periods of more than eight hours when needed.
- 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.
- 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.
- Follow corporate operating guidelines and procedures and environmental health and safety guidelines.
- Be available for rotating on-call emergency response duty, every other week, by position.
- Perform site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling, 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 growth and development.
- Company-paid training.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Company-covered expenses for the two-week Academy training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
