Clean Harbors is currently looking for a Facility Technician in San Jose, CA to join their team! As a Facility Technician I you will perform hands on operations. This is a great opportunity for college students or recent high school grads wanting to gain some work experience.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• Group 401K with company matching component
• Own Part of the Company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities:

Position Overview
We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused team member to support operations at our San Jose plant. This role involves working with railcars and tankers, operating forklifts, and performing tasks independently with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate is comfortable working at heights, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining safe and efficient workflow.

Pay: Starting at $23.00/hour, higher depending on experience
Schedule: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, plus overtime as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Load railcars from the top in accordance with safety and operational guidelines
• Operate forklifts to move materials and support daily plant operations
• Work safely on top of railcars and tankers, following fall-protection requirements
• Support tanker operations, including loading, unloading, staging, and inspection
• Perform routine tasks within the San Jose plant with a strong focus on safety and compliance
• Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining productivity and accuracy

QUALIFICATIONS

What does it take to work at Clean Harbors?

Qualifications

• Prior forklift experience required
• Comfortable working at heights and using appropriate PPE
• Ability to work in a fast-paced plant environment
• Strong safety awareness and attention to detail
• Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Prior experience with railcars or tankers a plus but not required
• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times;
• Performs daily tasks of drum pumping, drum dumping, tank farm operations, and offloading trucks;
• Completes and submits all associated paperwork as required for waste tracking movements, able to use scanning application.
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management.
• High School diploma or equivalent required;
• Must be 18 years or older;
• 1+ Years of related experience;
• Ability to use computer;
• Ability to lift 50 or more pounds;

Clean Harbors has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. Our entire business model revolves around keeping North American businesses green. We generate more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue as a world-class environmental service organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and we have the largest re-refinery capacity in North America allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons each year.

Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs and reduce their carbon footprint. PROTECTION. CHOICES. PEOPLE. MAKE GREEN WORK.™

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 ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.

Clean Harbors and its subsidiaries are a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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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Job Identification: 155193
Category: Plant & Facilities
Posting Date: 2026-01-22
Job Schedule: Full time
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Job Function: Facility Technician
Locations: CA-SAN JOSE: 1021 Berryessa Road
Pay Range: $18.03 - $36.06 Hourly