Traveling Forklift Operator

Job overview

The Traveling Forklift Operator role is onsite, based at the Clean Harbors facility identified in the posting as Eagan, MN; the listing location is Mendota, MN. The posting states pay of $24–$25.50 per hour and a $38 daily per diem. It describes a Monday–Friday schedule and 100% travel. Clean Harbors describes its work as environmental services and hazardous-waste management. The operator moves vehicles and equipment between inbound and outbound docks to support cross-docking, safe staging, and timely turnaround. The role also includes yard vehicle operation, inspections, spill response, and compliance with site safety and storage requirements.

What you'll do

• Safely operate yard vehicles to transfer bins, vans, trailers, and tanker trucks
• position inbound and outbound equipment at assigned docks
• verify wheel chocks and jack stands before transport
• review safety data sheets or manifests for new hazardous materials
• respond to and clean up spills using safety protocols
• inspect vehicles
• placard and stage equipment according to permitted storage requirements
• follow yard driving rules.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

traveling forklift operator

mendota mn

eagan mn facility

clean harbors

$24–$25.50 per hour

$38 daily per diem

monday–friday

100% travel

forklift

cross-docking

yard vehicle operation

hazardous materials

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• $38 daily per diem
• health benefits after 30 days
• 401(k) matching
• employee stock purchase plan
• paid time off
• company-paid training
• tuition reimbursement.

Why this role

Pay is $24–$25.50 per hour, with a $38 daily per diem. The posting specifies Monday–Friday and 100% travel. A high school diploma or equivalent and valid driver’s license are required; forklift certification is preferred. Benefits include health coverage after 30 days, 401(k) matching, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, training, and tuition reimbursement.

About the employer

Clean Harbors is hiring for this role. Industry: Remediation Services. Sector: 56.