Truck to Truck Technician

CleanHarbors • San Jose, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Clean Harbors is hiring a Truck to Truck Technician in San Jose, California. The role involves hands-on loading and unloading of trucks and moving equipment and materials between inbound and outbound docks to support safe, efficient turnaround. The position pays $23–$25 per hour, depending on experience. The schedule is Friday through Monday, with a 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. shift. Overtime may be required if needed.

The technician operates forklifts and other vehicles around the facility, handles and stages materials, tracks inventory and shipments, and follows applicable safety procedures. The role includes outdoor work in varying weather conditions and less than 10% travel. It has no supervisory responsibilities.

Clean Harbors is an environmental services organization focused on industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. The company states that health and safety are its top priority and is an equal opportunity and military- and veteran-friendly employer. AI tools may support certain stages of recruitment but are not used to replace human decision-making.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience in a similar forklift or industrial warehouse environment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience operating Microsoft Office.
• Attention to detail, ability to count and read, and time-management skills.
• Ability to communicate and work with a team.
• Frequent lifting and carrying of up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent sitting, walking, bending, climbing, and use of hands and feet for vehicle operation.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift throughout the facility to load, unload, and move barrels, freight, and materials.
• Inspect barrels, freight, and materials for damage during loading and unloading.
• Use an RF scanner to scan and track materials.
• Enter and update inventory and shipment information in Excel and WMS.
• Safely load and unload trailers and trucks.
• Move and stage materials in the correct storage areas.
• Follow safety procedures when handling materials and working around trucks and other equipment.
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and safe.
• Operate cars and small and large trucks with automatic and manual transmissions within the yard.
• Support movement of vehicles required for real-time dock scheduling.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment.
• Group 401(k) with company matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• Company-paid training.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.

What This Job Offers

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