Hazardous Material Tech I

Clean Harbors•Richmond, CA

About The Position

Clean Harbors is seeking a Hazard Waste Technician I to support its CleanPack and Treatment and Disposal business. The technician handles hazardous waste and materials, including packaging waste, inspecting drums, loading and unloading waste vehicles, and participating in spill response at customer sites as needed. The role requires following health, safety, environmental, transportation, and regulatory requirements while maintaining an orderly work area. Clean Harbors provides environmental, energy, and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, and supports household hazardous waste and pesticide collection programs across North America.

Requirements

Attention to detail.
Ability to take and follow direction and perform multiple tasks.
Ability to interface with customers.
Ability to perform physical functions required by the job.
Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, as required by the position.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Prioritize health and safety by complying with safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting safely.
Package waste properly to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance.
Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
Participate in spill response at customer sites as needed.
Attend compliance and safety update meetings.
Inspect drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance.
Operate a forklift safely.
Load and unload waste-hauling vehicles safely.
Conduct waste-stream sampling and profiling as necessary.
Follow applicable local, state or provincial, and federal compliance regulations and rules.
Operate vehicles safely in accordance with U.S. DOT and applicable local, state or provincial, and federal requirements.
Follow corporate operating guidelines and procedures.
Follow company environmental health and safety operating guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.