Environmental Services Technician – Hazardous Waste (InSite Chemist)
Description
Starting Pay: $27.50 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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 [email protected] 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.
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