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Clean Harbors

Traveling Field Service Technician - HAZMAT Emergency Response

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What they do

A Hazardous Materials Worker assists with removing or storing hazardous materials from buildings or industrial or accident sites. Removes asbestos or lead from houses, or assists with moving and storing radioactive materials, or assists with clean up at a chemical spill.

$51,003 / year median in California

+12% projected growth

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Traveling Field Service Technician - HAZMAT Emergency Response Clean Harbors - 2.9 San Diego, CA Job Details Full-time From $24 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Paid training Employee stock purchase plan Health insurance Tuition reimbursement 401(k) matching Qualifications Driver's License Emergency response readiness Full Job Description Clean Harbors in San Diego, CA is seeking a Traveling Field Services Technician I to join our safety conscious team. This role will be active in the field responsible for the performance of tasks associated with hazardous waste clean-up, site-remediation, equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials. This position requires about 50% travel around the United States for Emergency Response projects. All travel expenses are paid for by the company and per diem is offered while traveling. Hours and schedule are not guaranteed, and will vary with emergency response needs. We offer a competitive starting hourly wage with opportunity to earn several pay increases over your first 12 months. Your first two weeks will be attending the paid training Academy, typically held out of state. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology - come be part of the solution with us. Why work for Clean Harbors? Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5! Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth Starting pay $24/hr+ Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career Company paid training and tuition reimbursement
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 materials
Required Qualifications:
Valid Driver's license and clean MBR 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. 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 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 #LI-SNK

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  • Professional Development
  • 401(k) Plans
  • Employee Stock Options (ESOs)