Field Service Technician I
About The Position
Clean Harbors is seeking a Field Services Technician I in Hutto, Texas, to perform field tasks associated with hazardous-waste cleanup, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling. The position includes travel, on-call duties, and emergency response. New hires must attend a paid, two-week Academy training program, which may be out of state; the company covers expenses. The role involves physically demanding work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, including potentially hazardous environments, confined spaces, elevated work areas, and locations with elevated noise. Technicians use personal protective equipment and operate vehicles, equipment, and tools while following safety and regulatory requirements. Emergency response may involve extended work periods.
Requirements
- Reliable transportation.
- Ability to perform the physical functions described for the role.
- Agreement to be on call as a continuing condition of employment.
- Availability to work weekends and holidays on occasion.
- Ability to respond to emergencies that may extend beyond eight hours, up to 12–24 hours.
- Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, where applicable.
- 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 primary goal.
- 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 personal protective equipment, including respirators and protective gear for the skin, face, hands, and feet.
- Work in varied indoor and outdoor temperatures and weather conditions, and in areas with potential exposure to hazardous, toxic, or corrosive agents.
- Work in potentially noisy environments, confined spaces, low-clearance areas, and at elevations using ladders and scaffolding.
- Assist with field sampling and meter calibration.
- Climb ladders and scaffolding and get into and out of 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. Department of Transportation and applicable local, state or provincial, and federal requirements.
- Follow corporate operating guidelines, procedures, and environmental health and safety guidelines.
- Be available for emergency-response on-call duty on a rotating basis every other week, where applicable.
- Perform site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling, depending on position assignment.
- 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 career growth and development.
- Company-paid training.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Paid two-week Academy training, with expenses covered by the company.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
