Environmental Technician II

Company Description

Clean Earth is a leading provider of environmental services in the United States providing remediation, disposal, recycling, and beneficial reuse solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous waste, contaminated soil, and dredged material. Our vast portfolio of technologies and services touches nearly every industry that generates waste including energy, infrastructure, commercial, industrial, retail, and healthcare markets.

Every day our teams across the country take a hands-on, dedicated approach to recycling and beneficially reusing waste that would otherwise go into landfills. We value our employees as our most important asset, and this is reflected in many areas across our company including recently being named a 2024 Most Loved Workplace ®. We are committed to creating a positive work culture that fosters growth and development while ensuring the health and safety of our employees.

Why join Clean Earth? 

In addition to competitive pay, we also offer: 

• Health benefits available Day 1 
• 401k available Day 1 
• 10+ paid holidays/year 
• Free HAZWOPER training and certification 
• Overtime opportunities 
• Ability to be cross-trained into different roles 

Job Description

Environmental Technician II will be responsible for knowing the location and treatment for inbound waste streams. Environmental Technician II will be able to treat and process waste with onsite equipment. This includes pit mixing, drum pumping, drum dumping, and basic hi-lo and wheel loader skills. Technician must be able to complete required paperwork in accordance with our practices and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Complete required paperwork in accordance with our practices and procedures

• Collecting samples of inbound waste for compatibility

• Unload bulk liquid trucks to proper tank

• Resolve and report issues with inbound loads

• Operate hi-lo and end loaders in a safe manner

• Have knowledge of our waste streams and their treatment protocol.

• Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Basic requirements:

• 2+ years of prior experience working with hazardous materials
• Ability to operate equipment, including a forklift and pallet jack
• Ability to wear company provided personal protection equipment including eye protection, steel toed shoes, hard hat, gloves, Tyvek coveralls, and respirator
• Have the ability to read, write and speak in English
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to work indoor and outdoor in all weather conditions

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma preferred
• Proficiency with Windows based programs (i.e. Excel and Word
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and RCRA Regulations
• Has the ability to operate a powered industrial truck, e.g., forklift and possesses safe driving record.
• Able to work in a team environment or alone based on business needs
• Good attendance record and safe work history
• Able to operate end loader or back hoe

Additional Information

Clean Earth offers competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans starting on the first day of employment; paid time off, wellness benefits, employee discount program, tuition assistance, and a 401k with company matching. 

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on Harsco Clean Earth’s website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Clean Earth offers the following alternate application procedure: Call toll free (833) 209-2659 and leave your name, phone number, city and state of residence. Clean Earth will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job. This line is dedicated to disability applications only. No other inquiries will receive a response.