Environmental Technician III

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Clean Harbors in CoHoes, NY is looking for Environmental Techs to join their safety conscious team! Environmental Techs are responsible for the performance of tasks associated with hazardous waste clean-up, site-remediation, equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials.

Responsibilities of this role include confined space entry, working at heights and working alongside various types of equipment. This is a physically intensive.

Why work for Clean Harbors? 

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Pay for you to obtain your CDL;
• Competitive wages;
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment;
• Group 401K with company matching component;
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career!
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement;
• Positive and safe work environments;

 Key Responsibilities: 

• Ensuring that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times;
• Performs tasks associated with hydro blasting (including automated equipment);
• Performs labor intensive activities in all weather conditions throughout the shift;
• Works in atmospheres with low clearances, confined spaces and at heights;
• Operates light and heavy equipment including: skid steers, forklifts, pressure washers;
• Wears a respirator as needed.

What does it take to work for Clean Harbors? 

• Six months of labor experience;
• Valid driver license is required;
• Safety oriented mindset with the determination to follow all procedures and policies;
• Ability to travel overnight up to 3 weeks at a time and work on an on-call basis;
• Willingness to shave and wear a respirator as needed;
• Willingness and ability to work outside in all types of weather doing physically demanding work;
• Ability to work well in a team environment is critical.

40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.  Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us. 

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or on the basis of any other federal, state/provincial or local protected class. 

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

*CH