Special Handling Technician

Clean Harbors•Kimball, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors Kimball, NE Incineration units are seeking a Special Handling Technician who will be responsible for performing industrial labor and other physically demanding work outdoors, under potentially adverse conditions, as well as within the facility/plant work environment. This is a great opportunity for college students or recent high school grads wanting to gain some work experience. The role involves handling hazardous waste, including bulk sampling, drum decanting, liquid pumping, tanker cleaning, and confined space entry. Tasks require full protective suits and use of equipment such as Super Suckers and Guzzlers, with work associated with elevated danger and high physical exertion. Crews rotate in Ty-Vac suits on 1-hour in/1-hour out shifts due to heat and workload. Materials are wrapped, separated, and transferred to the warehouse for processing. This includes bucket drops, Rotary kiln operations, and baghouse maintenance and line cleaning. Operations involve handling sulfide materials with variable pH (low/high), which are both air- and water-reactive. The position requires adherence to all standard operating procedures and other duties as required.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent- required
Forklift operation
Highly Labor-Intensive Work wearing a Ty-vac suit and respirator the majority of your shift!
Ability to work in team environment
DOT Training
Proficiency in Windows based applications
Climb on and off forklifts
Ability to perform multiple tasks
Lifting up to 50 lbs. from the ground to your waste
Climb up and down vertical ladders
Capable of reaching out, over and down exerting a force
20/20 eyesight corrected or uncorrected - depth perception is critical
10 pushups, deep knee squats and sit-ups (to determine if fit)
Good hand/eye coordination
Valid Driver's License
Punctuality and attendance required
Respirator fit test upon hire- clean shaven face required (mustache okay!)
Background check, drug screen and physical- required
Updated resume including most recent employer required for consideration
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time, including F1-OPT work authorization.

Responsibilities

Ensures Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times
Operates industrial equipment, included but not limited to forklift
Performs general labor throughout the facility to preparing materials for the incineration process
Ensures the safety of him or herself as well as those around them
Performs manual tasks such as cleaning up spills when necessary while taking all safety precautions necessary to prevent injury
This operation involves significant hazardous waste handling, including bulk sampling, drum decanting, liquid pumping, tanker cleaning, and confined space entry ( a.k.a. CF Space)
Tasks require full protective suits and use of equipment such as Super Suckers and Guzzlers. Work is associated with elevated danger and high physical exertion - crews rotate in Ty-Vac suite on 1-hour in/1-hour out shifts due to heat and workload. Materials are wrapped, separated, and transferred to the warehouse for processing.
Includes bucket drops, Rotary kiln operations, and baghouse maintenance and line cleaning.
Involves handling sulfide materials with variable pH (low/high), which are both air- and water-reactive. Operations occur in bays with tanker feeds directed to the Train 2 unit (Ash/Truck operations deliver and manage tankers).
Follows all standard operating procedures
Other duties as required