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HAZMAT Field Service Technician - Emergency Response

Clean Harbors

Leland, NCJob$27–29/hrTracked 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$27–29/hr
Location
Leland, NC
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Class A CDL DriverOSHA Respiratory Protection ComplianceValid Driver’s License

Job overview

Clean Harbors is hiring a HAZMAT Field Service Technician - Emergency Response. Clean Harbors’ Hepaco division in Leland, NC seeks a Class A CDL Driver to operate heavy and light‑duty trucks and equipment at customer sites, performing both driving and non‑driving duties related to hazardous waste clean‑up, including emergency response, on‑call rotations, and physical labor such as lifting, sampling, and equipment decontamination.

Key focus areas include Operate light and heavy equipment, using hand and powered industrial tools., Wear and properly use a variety of personal protective equipment, including respirators and protective clothing., and Work in all weather conditions, both indoors and outdoors..

Important skills include Vacuum Trucks, Cuscos, Guzzlers, Roll Offs, Light Equipment Operation, and Heavy Equipment Operation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Vacuum TrucksCuscosGuzzlersRoll OffsLight Equipment OperationHeavy Equipment OperationHand Tools HandlingPowered Industrial ToolsPersonal Protective Equipment UseLadder ClimbingScaffolding WorkWaste Stream SamplingMeter CalibrationDrum InspectionDOT Regulations ComplianceOSHA Regulations ComplianceEmergency ResponseOn‑Call RotationPhysical Labor Lifting

Qualifications

Class a CDL DriverValid Driver’s LicenseReliable TransportationAbility to Perform Physical FunctionsBackground CheckDrug TestPhysical ExaminationOSHA Respiratory Protection ComplianceOn‑Call AvailabilityEmergency Response AvailabilityPrevious Relevant Labor Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Hepaco a Clean Harbors company in Leland, NC is seeking a Class A CDL Driver to operate a variety of heavy and light duty trucks/work equipment at our customer sites; some of the vehicles operated include vacuum trucks, Cuscos, guzzlers, and roll offs. This role is responsible for performing driving and non-driving duties on and off customer sites associated with hazardous waste clean-up.

TRAVEL / ON CALL / EMERGENCY RESPONSE

Hourly Range - $27.00 - $29.00

Please note: All new hires must attend a two-week training academy; travel expenses are paid by the company and per diem is provided.

Hepaco a Clean Harbors company 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 Hepaco a Clean Harbors company?

  • Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!

  • Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth

  • Recruiting Pay range

  • 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

  • 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

  • Reliable transportation

  • Valid Driver’s license

  • 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:

  • Previous relevant labor experience Hepaco a Clean Harbors company is an equal opportunity employer.

Hepaco a Clean Harbors company 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 [email protected] or 1-844-922-5547.

Hepaco a Clean Harbors company 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.

Hepaco a Clean Harbors company 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.

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