Traveling Environmental Technician I

Environmental Technician I

HPC Industrial, a Clean Harbors company, is the leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services throughout North America. The company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of Fortune 500 companies, thousands of smaller private entities, and numerous federal, state, provincial, and local governmental agencies.

The Environmental Technician I is responsible for tasks associated with hazardous waste clean‑up, site remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling of hazardous materials. No experience required. This position is 100% travel.

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive hourly wages based on experience with weekly overtime
• Paid travel is provided! Mileage and per diem are available
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full‑time employment
• Group 401K with company matching component
• Generous paid time off, company training, and tuition reimbursement
• Positive and safe work environments
• Opportunities for growth and development at all career stages

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting, pulling, and pushing heavy objects.
• Operate light and heavy equipment including, but not limited to pumps, vacuum, equipment, oil spill boom, generators, bobcats, etc.
• Perform emergency response activities including, but not limited to chemical and water spills, etiological and biological contamination, tank cleaning, equipment decontamination, etc.
• Responsible for completion of associated paperwork, including daily worksheets, vehicle inspections, equipment inspections, and Health and Safety requirements and permits.
• Respond quickly and immediately when on call; secure coverage for shift and communicate replacement's name to the coordinator.
• Conduct vehicle, equipment, and Health & Safety inspections; ensure proper use of equipment and immediately notify supervisor of mechanical failures or equipment problems.
• Adhere to and ensure constant compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Wear and properly use a variety of Levels A, B, C & D personal protective equipment (PPE) including respirators, skin, face, hand, and foot protection in multiple combinations.
• May direct the work of Environmental Technician I and II.
• Assist in field sampling activities and calibration of meters.
• Because of the emergency response and operational nature of the position, the applicant must be on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and may be required to work during weekends and holidays.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by management and as required by the Clean Harbors business.

• 100% Travel required
• High School diploma or equivalency.
• Required to complete confined space entry (CSE) and 40‑Hour OSHA training.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Ability to travel, work weekends, and wear a pager.
• PC skills.
• Requires walking, climbing, speaking, listening, color determination, and clarity of vision at 2 feet or more (with or without lenses).
• Attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Ability to work with little or no direct supervision and aptitude to complete assigned work.
• Understanding of the manpower and equipment required to complete assignments.
• Strong mechanical ability.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.

• Position involves strenuous physical exertion.
• Available for 24/7 on‑call basis.
• Requires standing, lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Requires pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, crawling, stooping, and crouching in confined spaces; requires walking, climbing, speaking, listening, color determination, and clarity of vision at 2 feet or more (with or without lenses); requires sitting.
• Requires the ability to properly wear and use personal respirator equipment and other forms of personal protective equipment (PPE) including Levels A, B, C, D & E, including full encapsulation PPE suits which can elevate body temperature substantially during strenuous exertion.

HPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Identification: 163778

Category: Field Technicians

Posting Date:

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Environmental Technicians

Locations: 806 Hoods Creek Pike

Pay Range: $14.42 - $28.85 Hourly