Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Clean Harbors located in Chattanooga, TN is looking to add an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic to join their team. The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for performing hands on maintenance related activities that are needed to keep the plant and associated equipment maintained at the plant. This includes working on specialized equipment, yellow iron equipment, forklifts, industrial plumbing, electrical projects, welding projects and capital projects.

Shift: 6:00am-3:00pm, OT and weekends as needed to keep plant up and running.

Pay: $28+ DOE

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5;
• Competitive wages with weekly overtime opportunities;
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment;
• Group 401K with company matching component;
• Tuition reimbursement;
• Positive and safe work environments;
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career.

• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and acting in a safe manner at all times;
• Perform maintenance activities including, but not limited to, specialized equipment maintenance, pump rebuilds, motors, Preventative Maintenance, installations of pipe, welding, plumbing and electrical work;
• Perform yellow iron and forklift maintenance;
• Perform building maintenance;
• Leads capital projects including managing vendors/maintenance personnel on large, more complex maintenance activities;
• Ensures that work meets compliance standards within the facility operation;
• Responsible for maintaining a clean work environment;
• Responsibility for supply management in their area of responsibility, including proper housekeeping and best management practices;
• Record and document all work in the computerized Facility Maintenance system;
• Performs other duties and tasks as assigned from time to time by management and will be required by the needs of the Clean Harbors business.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required;
• 10+ years of experience in an industrial maintenance setting is required;
• Experience leading capital projects and working with vendors is preferred;
• Experience managing a supply inventory and ordering supplies is preferred;
• Experience working in a computerized maintenance management program is preferred;
• Proficiencies in welding, electrical, pump rebuilds, motors, plumbing, yellow iron, forklift, and building maintenance is preferred;
• Previous experience in preventative maintenance or basic installations at a facility preferred.

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  or

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

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.

Job Identification: 160927

Category: Plant & Facilities

Posting Date:

Job Schedule: Full time

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Job Function: Plant & Facilities Maintenance

Locations: 3300 Cummings Road

Pay Range: $14.06 - $37.38 Hourly