Emergency Response Environmental Field Laborer

Overview

Clean Harbors in Des Moines, IA is seeking an Emergency Response Environmental Field Laborer to join our safety conscious team. This role will be active in the field responsible for the performance of tasks associated with hazardous waste clean-up, site-remediation, equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials.

• Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner
• Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting and pulling heavy objects
• Operate light and heavy equipment, handle various hand tools and powered industrial tools, and work with vibration-producing tools
• Wear and properly use a variety of personal protective Equipment (PPE), including respirators and skin, face, hand and foot protection
• Work in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
• Work in atmospheres and locations with potential exposure to 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 working from ladders and scaffolding
• Assist in field sampling activities and calibration of meters
• Climb ladders, scaffolding and in and out of trucks, tanks, and various containers
• Work extended (> 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
• 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
• 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 rotating basis every other week
• Site-remediation, equipment decontamination, and handling of hazardous materials

• Valid Driver’s license
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to perform physical functions per key responsibilities
• Emergency response role with on-call availability; may require weekends and holidays; emergency responses can extend beyond 8 hours up to 12-24 hours
• Perform physical functions per job requirements
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
• As per OSHA Respiratory Protection standard, employees requiring respirators must meet facial hair standards

• Previous relevant labor experience

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5
• Focus on sustainability and cleaning the Earth
• Starting pay $20 per hour
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
• Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Opportunities for growth and development for all stages of your career
• 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 in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact  or  Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. Some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.