Hazardous Waste Handler- Floater (Insite Chemist)

Clean Harbors•San Diego, CA

2d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors is seeking a dependable, positive, self-motivated Hazardous Waste Handler to service multiple client locations throughout San Diego County, including La Jolla, Carlsbad, Escondido, Oceanside, and Rancho Bernardo. This is a hands-on general labor and environmental services position focused on hazardous waste management, regulatory compliance, customer service, and facility inspections; it is not a laboratory or chemist position. The role involves travel between client sites, and mileage is reimbursed. A CDL is not required. InSite Technicians perform waste pickups within customer facilities; chemical bulking and consolidation; waste packaging, labeling, and segregation; spill response as needed; forklift operation; drum inspections; safe loading and unloading of waste-hauling vehicles; and waste-stream sampling and profiling. The work is described as an entry-level opportunity with training and support and opportunities for career growth. The position is based in San Diego, California, pays $25–$30 per hour, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM–4:00 PM. Clean Harbors describes itself as an environmental, energy, and industrial services provider whose mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. It is an equal opportunity and military- and veteran-friendly employer. AI tools may support certain stages of recruitment but are not a replacement for human decision-making. Reasonable accommodation is available by contacting the employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Positive attitude and professional demeanor.
Self-motivation and initiative.
Dependable, punctual, and organized.
Comfort performing physical, hands-on general labor.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple client locations.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to recognize compliance issues.
Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows through on tasks.
Willingness to learn environmental regulations and waste-management procedures.
Willingness to complete a background check, drug test, and physical.

Nice To Haves

40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
RCRA training or experience.
Previous hazardous waste handling experience.
Environmental services or industrial general labor experience.
Experience conducting inspections and maintaining compliance documentation.
Grade 4 Industrial Wastewater License.

Responsibilities

Perform hands-on general labor and hazardous waste handling.
Manage, organize, label, and segregate hazardous waste in accordance with applicable regulations.
Monitor waste accumulation areas and ensure compliance with RCRA and other applicable environmental requirements.
Conduct routine facility inspections and identify potential compliance issues.
Maintain accurate inspection records, waste logs, and required documentation.
Service client locations and maintain positive customer relationships.
Communicate professionally with customers about waste-management needs and compliance concerns.
Identify issues, take initiative, and help resolve problems.
Maintain clean, organized, and compliant waste-storage areas.
Travel between multiple customer sites throughout the assigned service territory.
Make waste pickups throughout customer facilities.
Conduct chemical bulking and consolidation.
Package and label waste products to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance.
Participate in spill response at customer sites as needed.
Operate forklifts.
Inspect drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance.
Safely load and unload waste-hauling vehicles.
Complete waste-stream sampling and profiling.