Hazardous Waste Technician – Day Shift (InSite Technician)

Clean Harbors • San Juan Capistrano, CA

16h • $23 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors is hiring a Hazardous Waste Technician for its InSite team at a customer facility in San Juan Capistrano, California. The role involves collecting, handling, and managing hazardous waste while complying with environmental and safety regulations. The technician is expected to work independently with minimal supervision and communicate with site management.

The position is full-time and on-site, with a Tuesday-through-Saturday schedule from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Starting pay is $23.00–$24.00 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with hazardous waste identification, segregation, labeling, packaging, and safe handling procedures.
• Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work involving standing, walking, bending, and lifting throughout the shift.
• Willingness to complete required site-specific safety and compliance training.
• Availability to work Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Nice To Haves

• Previous hands-on experience in hazardous waste management, hazardous materials handling, or a related environmental services field.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER training or similar hazardous materials safety training.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize health and safety by complying with safe work practices, policies, and processes.
• Collect and transport hazardous waste from designated accumulation areas throughout the customer facility.
• Identify, label, package, and consolidate hazardous waste materials in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Inspect waste containers and drums for labeling, integrity, and compliance.
• Assist with preparing hazardous waste shipments, including loading and unloading materials as needed.
• Maintain clean, organized, and compliant waste accumulation and storage areas.
• Support chemical bulking, waste segregation, and spill response activities as required.
• Follow established safety procedures and environmental compliance requirements.
• Perform daily responsibilities independently while maintaining communication with site management.
• 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.
• Follow corporate operating guidelines and procedures and company environmental health and safety operating guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment, including a 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Company-paid training and tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

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