Field Service Technician I — Hazardous Waste

Job overview

The Field Service Technician I — Hazardous Waste role is onsite in Elgin, IL; the posting states starting pay of $20 per hour. Clean Harbors provides environmental, energy, and industrial services and describes a mission focused on a safer, cleaner environment. The technician performs field work supporting hazardous-waste cleanup, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and safe handling of hazardous materials.

What you'll do

• Follow safety policies and procedures
• perform physical labor
• operate equipment and hand and powered tools
• use required personal protective equipment
• work indoors and outdoors in varied conditions, including confined spaces and elevated areas
• assist with field sampling and meter calibration
• inspect drums
• load and unload waste
• conduct waste-stream sampling and profiling as needed
• follow applicable regulations and company guidelines.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

field service technician i

elgin il

clean harbors

hazardous waste

site remediation

equipment decontamination

field sampling

waste handling

$20/hr starting pay

emergency response

on-call required

weekend and holiday work

personal protective equipment

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health benefits after 30 days of full-time employment, including 401(k) match
• employee stock purchase plan
• company-paid training
• tuition reimbursement
• career development opportunities.

Why this role

The posting states that emergency response is part of the role and requires agreement to be on call; weekend and holiday work may be required. Emergency response may extend beyond eight hours, up to 12–24 hours.

About the employer

Clean Harbors is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services. Sector: 56.