Field Service Technician I

Clean Harbors•Los Angeles, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors is seeking a Field Services Technician I in Sylmar, California, to work in the field on tasks associated with hazardous-waste cleanup, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling. The role involves physical labor, operating equipment and tools, working in varied and potentially hazardous environments, and following applicable safety and regulatory requirements. Emergency response is part of the position, including an on-call rotation every other week and occasional work on weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Reliable transportation.
Ability to perform the physical functions described in the responsibilities.
Agree to be on call as a continuing condition of employment.
Availability to work weekends and holidays on occasion and respond to emergencies that may last 12–24 hours.
Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, where required by position.
Meet facial-hair standards for positions requiring respirators, in accordance with OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.34.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver's license.
Previous relevant labor experience.

Responsibilities

Follow safety policies and procedures and make health and safety the top priority.
Perform strenuous physical labor, including lifting and pulling heavy objects.
Operate light and heavy equipment and use hand tools, powered industrial tools, and 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 environments with potential exposure to hazardous, toxic, or corrosive agents.
Work in elevated-noise environments, confined spaces, areas with low clearance, and 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 exceeding 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. DOT and applicable local, state or provincial, and federal requirements.
Follow corporate operating procedures and environmental health and safety guidelines.
Participate in rotating on-call emergency response every other week when required by position.
Perform site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling when required by position.
Perform other duties as assigned.