Field Service Technician I

Clean Harbors • St. Louis, MO

16h • $19 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors is seeking a Field Service Technician I to work in the field performing tasks associated with hazardous-waste cleanup, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling. The position is based in St. Louis, Missouri, and includes field assignments and emergency-response or project work that may require travel out of town for up to two weeks at a time. Hotel and per diem are provided for such travel. New hires must attend a two-week, paid Academy training program out of state; training expenses are covered by the company.

The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with an average start time of 6 a.m. Workdays average 8–10 or more hours, with overtime after 40 hours. Employees must be available for emergency response and, depending on the position, may be on call on a rotating basis every other week. Emergency-response work can extend beyond eight hours, up to 12–24 hours, and may occasionally require weekends or holidays.

The role involves physical labor and work in varied indoor and outdoor environments, including exposure to weather, noise, confined spaces, elevations, and potentially hazardous chemical or physical agents. The technician uses equipment and tools, wears appropriate personal protective equipment, and follows applicable safety, environmental, transportation, and regulatory requirements. The listed pay range is $19.00–$21.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to perform the physical functions described for the position.
• Agreement to be on call as a continuing condition of employment; emergency response may occasionally require weekend or holiday work and shifts extending up to 12–24 hours.
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, as applicable to the position.
• Meet facial-hair standards for positions requiring respirators, in accordance with the OSHA Respiratory Protection standard cited in the posting.
• Attend the required two-week, paid, out-of-state Academy training; company covers expenses.

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, 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 varied temperatures and weather conditions, and in locations with potential exposure to hazardous, toxic, or corrosive agents.
• Work in potentially elevated noise levels and confined spaces, including areas with low clearance; work at elevations from ladders and scaffolding.
• Assist with field sampling activities and meter calibration.
• Climb ladders and scaffolding, and get into and out of trucks, tanks, and other containers.
• Work extended periods of more than eight hours when required.
• 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. Department of Transportation and applicable local, state or provincial, and federal requirements.
• Follow corporate operating guidelines and procedures and company environmental health and safety guidelines.
• Be available for emergency response and, by position, serve on call on a rotating basis every other week.
• Perform site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling as assigned by position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment, including 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 qualifying out-of-town emergency-response or project work.

What This Job Offers

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