Environmental Services Technician - Hazardous Waste (InSite Chemist)

Description

Starting Pay: $27.50 per hour
Schedule: MondayFriday 8:00 AM5:00 PM
Employment Type: Full-Time 40 Hours per Week

Clean Harbors is seeking an Environmental Services Technician (InSite Chemist) to support hazardous waste management operations at a healthcare facility in Berkeley California.

This is a hands-on primarily indoor position focused on hazardous waste collection chemical bulking proper waste handling and maintaining environmental compliance throughout the facility.

The technician will be responsible for conducting routine waste collection rounds safely handling and packaging hazardous materials and ensuring waste is properly managed according to established safety procedures.

This is not a laboratory-based chemistry position. We are looking for a reliable hardworking individual who enjoys hands-on work is comfortable getting dirty and can manage daily responsibilities independently.

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
• Competitive Pay
• 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 that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices policies and processes and always acting in a safe manner
• Perform routine hazardous waste collection rounds throughout the assigned healthcare facility.
• Safely collect segregate and package hazardous waste materials in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform chemical bulking activities while following proper waste compatibility and safety guidelines.
• Inspect hazardous waste accumulation areas and containers to ensure proper storage labeling and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare package and label drums and other waste containers for scheduled pickups.
• Maintain accurate waste inventories documentation and records as required.
• Follow all Clean Harbors safety policies customer procedures and applicable environmental regulations.
• Communicate effectively with facility personnel and management regarding waste collection needs.
• Maintain clean safe and organized work areas.
• Work independently to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed accurately and efficiently.
• 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

Required Qualifications:

• Previous experience in janitorial services environmental services industrial cleaning waste management facilities maintenance or similar hands-on work is preferred.
• Experience handling hazardous waste or chemicals is a plus but not required.
• 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently and follow established safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to workplace safety.
• Comfortable performing physical work and handling hazardous waste materials.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Relevant experience and training may be considered in lieu of formal education.

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-.

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 addition to the base salary some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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