Field Service Technician I

CleanHarbors•San Jose, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors is seeking a Field Services Technician I in San Jose, California, to join its safety-conscious team. This field-based role performs tasks associated with hazardous-waste cleanup, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling. The position may involve emergency response and, depending on assignment, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling hazardous materials. The technician works in varied and physically demanding environments, including indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, potentially hazardous atmospheres, confined spaces, elevated-noise areas, and at heights. The role requires proper use of personal protective equipment, operation of equipment and tools, compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, and participation in on-call emergency response on a rotating basis. On occasion, weekend and holiday work is required, and emergency response work may extend to 12–24 hours. Clean Harbors describes itself as a provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services and emphasizes health and safety, sustainability, and career development. The company offers comprehensive health benefits after 30 days of full-time employment, a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, company-paid training, tuition reimbursement, and growth and development opportunities.

Requirements

Reliable transportation.
Ability to perform the physical functions described in the key responsibilities and job requirements.
Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, as applicable to the position.
Meet facial-hair standards for positions requiring respirator use, in accordance with OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.34.
Agree to be on call as a continuing condition of employment because the position includes emergency response.
Work weekends and holidays on occasion when required.
Valid driver's license (preferred).
Previous relevant labor experience (preferred).

Nice To Haves

Valid driver's license.
Previous relevant labor experience.

Responsibilities

Follow health and safety policies, processes, and procedures, making safety the top priority.
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 personal protective equipment, including respiratory, skin, face, hand, and foot protection.
Work in varied temperatures and weather conditions, potentially hazardous atmospheres, elevated-noise areas, confined spaces, and at elevations.
Assist with field sampling activities and meter calibration.
Climb ladders and scaffolding and enter and exit trucks, tanks, and other containers.
Work extended periods exceeding eight hours and 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.
Observe company operating procedures and environmental health and safety guidelines.
Be available for emergency response on a rotating on-call basis every other week, when required by position.
Perform other duties as assigned.