Special Handling Technician

Clean Harbors•Kimball, NE

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors Kimball, NE Incineration units are seeking a safety-oriented and reliable Special Handling Technician to perform industrial labor and other physically demanding work outdoors under potentially adverse conditions and within the facility. The work involves handling hazardous waste and preparing materials for incineration. The role pays $29 per hour, with overtime, and follows four 12-hour rotating day/night shifts per week (6 a.m.–6 p.m. or 6 p.m.–6 a.m.). Applicants must be willing to work nights. The position may be suitable for college students or recent high school graduates seeking work experience. Work includes hazardous waste handling, equipment operation, manual cleanup, and incineration-unit support. Some tasks require full protective suits and respirators, and crews rotate in Ty-Vac suits on one-hour-in/one-hour-out shifts due to heat and workload. An updated resume that includes the most recent employer is required for consideration. Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check, pre-employment drug screening, and, where applicable, a job-related physical examination. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Forklift operation ability.
Ability to perform highly labor-intensive work while wearing a Ty-Vac suit and respirator for most of the shift.
Ability to work in a team environment.
DOT training.
Proficiency with Windows-based applications.
Ability to climb on and off forklifts and climb up and down vertical ladders.
Ability to perform multiple tasks.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from the ground to the waist.
Ability to reach out, over, and down while exerting force.
Corrected or uncorrected 20/20 eyesight; depth perception is critical.
Ability to perform 10 pushups, deep knee squats, and sit-ups as part of a fitness assessment.
Good hand-eye coordination.
Valid driver's license.
Punctuality and reliable attendance.
Must pass a respirator fit test upon hire; a clean-shaven face is required, though a mustache is allowed.
Successful background check, drug screen, and physical examination where required.
Updated resume including the most recent employer.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; sponsorship or assumption of employment visa sponsorship is not available.
Must be willing to work nights.

Responsibilities

Comply with safe work practices, policies, and processes, and prioritize health and safety at all times.
Operate industrial equipment, including forklifts.
Perform general facility labor and prepare materials for the incineration process.
Protect personal safety and the safety of others.
Perform manual tasks, including cleaning up spills, while taking necessary safety precautions.
Handle hazardous waste through tasks such as bulk sampling, drum decanting, liquid pumping, tanker cleaning, and confined-space entry.
Use full protective suits and equipment such as Super Suckers and Guzzlers; rotate in Ty-Vac suits on one-hour-in/one-hour-out shifts as required.
Wrap, separate, and transfer materials to the warehouse for processing.
Perform bucket drops, rotary kiln operations, baghouse maintenance, and line cleaning.
Handle sulfide materials with variable pH that are air- and water-reactive, and support operations involving tanker feeds to the Train 2 unit.
Follow all standard operating procedures.
Perform other duties as required.