HAZMAT General Laborer - On Call Emergency Response
About The Position
Clean Harbors in Sylmar, California, is seeking a Field Services Technician I for field work involving hazardous-waste cleanup, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling hazardous materials. The role requires an on-call schedule and travel availability. New hires must attend a two-week, out-of-state Academy training; the company covers expenses and pays for the training. The position involves physically demanding work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions, including exposure to potentially hazardous substances, elevated noise, confined spaces, and heights. Technicians use personal protective equipment, operate vehicles and equipment, handle waste, assist with sampling, and follow applicable safety and regulatory requirements. Emergency response may involve extended work periods, including shifts lasting 12–24 hours.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license and clean motor vehicle record.
- Reliable transportation.
- Ability to perform the physical functions described for the role.
- Agreement to be on call as a continuing condition of employment; occasional weekend and holiday work is required.
- Ability to respond to emergency situations 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.
- Previous relevant labor experience.
- Travel availability.
- Attend and successfully complete the two-week out-of-state Academy training.
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 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 where hazardous, toxic, or corrosive agents may be present.
- Work in potentially elevated noise levels and confined spaces, including low-clearance areas; work at elevations from 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, and federal compliance regulations and rules.
- Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT and applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
- Observe corporate operating procedures and environmental health and safety guidelines.
- Be available for emergency response on a rotating, every-other-week basis, where applicable.
- Perform site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous-material handling, where applicable.
- 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.
- Growth and development opportunities.
- Company-paid training.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
