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What they do
A Forest or Conservation Technician works with foresters and conservation scientists to help maintain forests and natural areas. Tracks data on water, soil, disease and insect damage in forest areas; tracks wildlife and maintain trails or campsites; monitors timber and logging activity; patrols and assists with forest fire prevention measures; provides information to the public on forest or natural areas conservation .
$48,069 / year median in Illinois
-0% projected decline
Job Description
- come be part of the solution with us.
Responsibilities Key Responsibilities:
Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting and pulling heavy objects Operate light and heavy equipment, handles various hand tools and powered industrial tools, works with vibration-producing tools Wear and properly use a variety of personal protective Equipment (PPE). Including respirators, skin, face, hand and foot protection in a multiple number of combinations Work in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions Work in atmospheres and locations with the potential for exposure to various chemical and physical agents, some of which may be hazardous, toxic, or corrosive Work in potentially elevated noise levels, confined spaces, including lifting in areas of low clearance Work at elevations including working from ladders and scaffolding Assist in field sampling activities and calibration of meters Climb ladders, scaffolding and into and out of trucks, tanks, and various other containers Work extended (> 8 hrs.) time periods Attend all compliance and safety update meetings Inspect drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance Safe loading and unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous waste Conduct waste stream sampling and profiling as necessary Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines Perform other duties as assigned By position, ability to be on call for emergency response on rotating basis every other week By position, site-remediation, equipment decontamination, and the handling of hazardous materialsQualifications Required Qualifications:
Reliable transportation Ability to perform physical functions per Key Responsibilities This position includes emergency response, a continuing condition of employment is agreeing to be on-call; on occasion working on weekends and holidays will be required; emergency response situations can extend beyond 8 hours, up to 12-24 hrs. Perform physical functions per job requirements Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.Preferred Qualifications:
Valid Driver's license Previous relevant labor experience Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547. Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company. Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making. Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.- CH #CH #LI-AK1 Apply Now Job Info Job Identification 164513 Job Category Field Technicians Posting Date 06/08/2026, 20:33 Locations 645 East 138th Street, Dolton, IL, 60419, US Job Schedule Full time Pay Range 14.90
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