Hazardous Waste Technician – Evening Shift (InSite Technician)
About The Position
Clean Harbors is seeking a Hazardous Waste Technician to join its InSite team at an established customer facility in San Juan Capistrano, California. The role involves collecting, handling, and managing hazardous waste while complying with environmental and safety regulations. The successful candidate is dependable, safety-conscious, experienced in hazardous waste or hazardous materials work, and able to work independently with minimal supervision. This is a full-time, on-site evening-shift role scheduled Tuesday through Saturday from 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM, with Sunday and Monday off. Starting pay is $23.00–$26.00 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 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, 4:00 PM–12:30 AM.
Nice To Haves
- Previous hands-on experience in hazardous waste management, hazardous materials handling, or a related environmental services field.
- Familiarity with hazardous waste identification, segregation, labeling, packaging, and safe handling procedures.
- 40-hour HAZWOPER training or similar hazardous materials safety training.
Responsibilities
- Comply with safe work practices, policies, and processes, making health and safety the top priority.
- 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 proper 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.
- Observe corporate operating procedures and environmental health and safety guidelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Opportunities for career growth and development.
- Company-paid training.
- Tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
