Field Service Foreman

Job Overview

Field Service Foreperson – Davenport, IA

Clean Harbors is seeking a safety conscious supervisor responsible for the direct supervision of Field Technicians performing emergency response (spill cleanup), hazardous waste clean‑up, site‑remediation (tank and pit cleaning), equipment decontamination and hazardous material handling.

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner
• Train and mentor the Field Service Technicians
• Execute projects and jobs within budget and on time
• Enforce compliance with OSHA, EPA and H&S standards or regulations
• Work with the Coordinator to communicate manpower, equipment and resources required to complete field service and emergency response projects
• Manage large scale field service and emergency response projects when directed
• Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting and pulling heavy objects
• Operate light and heavy equipment, handle various hand tools and powered industrial tools, work with vibration‑producing tools
• Wear and properly use a variety of personal protective equipment (PPE) including respirators, skin, face, hand and foot protection in multiple combinations
• Work in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
• Work in atmospheres and locations with potential exposure to various chemical and physical agents, some of which may be hazardous, toxic, or corrosive
• Work in potentially elevated noise levels, confined spaces, including lifting in areas of low clearance
• Work at elevations including from ladders and scaffolding
• Assist in field sampling activities and calibration of meters
• Climb ladders, scaffolding and into and out of trucks, tanks, and various other containers
• Work extended (over 8 hrs.) time periods
• Attend all compliance and safety update meetings
• Inspect drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance
• Safe loading and unloading of hazardous and non‑hazardous waste
• Conduct waste stream sampling and profiling as necessary
• Complete associated paperwork such as worksheets, vehicle inspections, equipment inspections and permits
• Follow local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
• Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
• Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Be on call for emergency response on a rotating basis every other week
• Perform site‑remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling of hazardous materials
• May perform lead responsibilities

• Previous experience in a physically intensive role
• Previous experience in a supervisory, crew lead or leadership role
• Ability to travel for extended periods, overnight
• Ability to be on‑call for emergency response
• Valid Driver’s license
• Perform physical functions per job requirements
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test and physical, by position
• Per OSHA’s Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators must meet facial hair standards
• Driver’s License required
• Heavy equipment experience – a plus
• Average an 8‑10 + hour day, overtime after 40 hrs
• Must be available for emergency response/project work that could take you out of town up to 2 weeks at a time, hotel and per diem provided
• On‑call responsibilities
• New hires must attend a two‑week Academy training out of state, expenses covered by the company and paid training

• Previous heavy equipment experience (bobcats, excavators, etc.)
• Previous environmental and or industrial experience (site remediation, spill response, hydro blasting, vacuum truck, tank cleaning, refinery‑based work)
• Commercial driver license

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
• Pay range $25–27+ per hour
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full‑time employment including 401K with Company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Opportunities for growth and development at all career stages
• Company‑paid…