CleanPack Chemist; CDL Class B CDL Route Driver
Listed on 2026-06-17
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Science
Environmental Compliance
Environmental Field Chemist (Clean Pack Chemist)
Clean Harbors in Denver, CO is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist (Clean Pack Chemist) to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste in accordance with Federal/State/Local regulations and our company policies and procedures. This position will work both indoors and outdoors at plants, labs, customer sites and laboratory facilities, assisting with lab packs within customer facilities, household hazardous waste (HHW) collections, and lab moves.
This is a customer-facing position working at customer sites daily. The Environmental Field Chemist is NOT laboratory-based.
- Class B CDL with hazmat endorsement required
- Typically, 10-14 hour days, overtime after 40 hours
- Up to 10-30% overnight travel
- Must be clean shaven with the ability to wear a full-face respirator as required
- Must be OK with general labor, building relationships at customer sites, etc.
- Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner
- Prepare computer-generated packing lists, labels, manifest, and land disposal restriction notifications
- Perform inspections of staging, accumulating and storage areas to ensure proper housekeeping procedures and compliance
- Inspect storage area and drums for leaks or spills
- Inspect drums for compliance with labeling regulations
- Collect, segregate, and properly package waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance
- Execute jobs at Clean Harbors customer locations including Fortune 500 companies
- Responsible for final preparation and approval of all projects before shipment in accordance with OSHA, EPA, DOT and company policies
- Conduct projects/jobs according to site-specific Federal, State, and local regulations and health and safety plans
- Understand customer-specific disposal restrictions/special packaging requirements
- Sample and profile new waste streams or any waste requiring analytical testing
- Ensure drum count is correct and that drum conditions are shippable in accordance with company policies and procedure
- Follow all 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
- Valid Class B CDL
- Strong customer service skills
- By position, obtain a hazmat and tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment
- 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 are required to meet facial hair standards.
- College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science
- Previous experience in Environmental Services (e.g., remediation, abatement, emergency spill response)
- Health and safety is our #1 priority; we live it 3-6-5
- Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
- Pay range $26.75 +$5K sign-on bonus
- Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment, including 401(k) with company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Opportunities for growth and development at all career stages
- Company-paid training and tuition reimbursement
Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact or Clean Harbors is 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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