Hazardous Materials Technician Floater (InSite Technician)

Clean Harbors • San Jose, CA

1d • $25 - $28

About The Position

Clean Harbors is seeking a Hazardous Materials Technician Floater (InSite Technician) to support customer locations throughout the San Jose area, with additional coverage throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area as needed. Assigned to the San Jose office, the role will primarily support biotech and healthcare accounts. It suits someone who adapts to different customer sites and works safely and independently. Regional travel may be required based on business needs; the employee must provide reliable personal transportation, as no company vehicle is provided. Mileage and travel time are paid, with up to one hour each way potentially paid depending on the assignment location.

The position pays $24.50–$27.50 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include health coverage after 30 days of full-time employment, a company-matched 401(k), paid travel time and mileage reimbursement, company-paid training, tuition reimbursement, and career growth and development opportunities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 0–3 years of related experience.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow direction.
• Comfort working directly with customers in a professional manner.
• Basic computer skills, including Windows-based applications.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Reliable personal transportation; no company vehicle is provided.
• Ability to travel to customer locations in the San Jose area and throughout the Greater SF Bay Area as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Prior hazardous waste, environmental services, biotech, or healthcare support experience.
• OSHA HAZWOPER certification; candidates with this certification and related experience may be considered toward the top of the pay range.

Responsibilities

• Perform hazardous waste pickups throughout customer facilities.
• Handle chemical bulking and consolidation activities.
• Package waste in accordance with regulatory and safety requirements.
• Inspect drums for container integrity and compliance.
• Support spill response activities as needed.
• Assist with safely loading and unloading waste vehicles.
• Conduct waste stream sampling and profiling when required.
• Maintain work areas in a clean, organized, and compliant manner.
• Attend required safety and compliance meetings.
• Operate a forklift safely when needed.

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay of $24.50–$27.50 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
• Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement.
• Opportunity to increase weekly earnings through site coverage assignments.
• Exposure to a variety of customer locations and operations.
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
• Group 401(k) with company matching.
• Career growth and development opportunities.
• Company-paid training.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED