Hazardous Materials Technician Floater (InSite Technician)

CleanHarbors • San Jose, CA

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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 primarily supports biotech and healthcare accounts. It suits someone who adapts to different customer sites, works safely and independently, and is comfortable with regional travel based on business needs. Reliable personal transportation is required; no company vehicle is provided. Travel time and mileage are paid, with up to one hour of travel time each way potentially paid depending on the assignment location.

The technician performs hazardous waste handling and related site-support activities, including waste pickups, chemical bulking and consolidation, compliant packaging, container inspections, and assistance with spill response. The role also involves safe vehicle loading and unloading, sampling and profiling waste streams when required, maintaining compliant work areas, attending safety and compliance meetings, and operating a forklift when needed.

The posted hourly pay range is $24.50–$27.50, based on experience and qualifications. The company lists paid travel time and mileage reimbursement, opportunities to increase weekly earnings through site coverage assignments, health benefits after 30 days of full-time employment, a 401(k) with company matching, career development opportunities, company-paid training, and tuition reimbursement.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Prior hazardous waste, environmental services, biotech, or healthcare support experience.
• OSHA HAZWOPER certification is strongly preferred; candidates with the 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.
• Travel to assigned customer locations, including coverage in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area as business needs require.

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.
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
• Group 401(k) with company matching.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Company-paid training.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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