Clean Harbors in La Porte, TX is seeking an Environmental Technician 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. We are seeking highly qualified and motivated employees to help continue and build on our success. For those who join the Thompson family we offer excellent benefits along with many opportunities for training and career development.
Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times
Hands-on operation of manual and automated hydro blasting equipment
Operation of special equipment, such as Ultra High-Pressure pumps
Operate equipment by energizing the pumping equipment and/or any specialized Hydro blasting and/or Chemical cleaning equipment, vacuum trucks and cutting equipment being used on the job
May be required to examine surface cleaned to ensure conformance to company and customer expectations
Conduct routine and required maintenance on the unit and all peripherals, including industrial vacuuming equipment and the disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous materials
Perform routine maintenance on company equipment being used on the job
Additional duties as assigned.
Reliable transportation- VALID DRIVERS 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
Skills And Experience
Specific vocational preparation including classroom safety training, on-the-job training and essential experience gained on other jobs
Language proficiency: understand English at a level to comprehend safety training and respond to instructions in emergency situations
Valid driver license and other requirements of company’s driving policy required when driving company vehicle or using personal vehicle on company business
OSHA certification may be required for this job
Must be knowledgeable in the operation of emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Environmental Services
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