Environmental Field Chemist- Class B CDL

Environmental Field Chemist
- Class B CDL

Clean Harbors in Dolton, IL is seeking a Class B CDL Environmental Field Chemist (Clean Pack Chemist) to handle, segregate, pack, and inspect chemical waste in accordance with Federal/State/Local regulations and company policies. This customer‑facing position operates at plants, labs, and customer sites, including household hazardous waste collections and lab moves. The role is not laboratory‑based.

$14.00/hr – $39.00/hr

• Health and safety is our #1 priority.
• Focus on sustainability and environmental stewardship.
• Pay range $25–27 per hour.
• Comprehensive health benefits 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.

• Ensure health and safety compliance by following all safe work practices, policies, and processes.
• Prepare computer‑generated packing lists, labels, manifests, and land disposal restriction notifications.
• Inspect staging, accumulation, and storage areas for proper housekeeping and compliance.
• Inspect drums for leaks, spills, and labeling compliance.
• Collect, segregate, and properly package waste chemicals for disposal.
• Execute jobs at Clean Harbors customer locations, including Fortune 500 companies.
• Prepare and approve 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 and special packaging requirements.
• Sample and profile new waste streams or waste requiring analytical testing.
• Ensure drum count is correct and drums are shippable per company policy.
• Follow all local, state, provincial, and federal compliance regulations.
• Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT and related requirements.
• Observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Valid Class B CDL.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Obtain hazmat and tanker endorsements within 90 days of employment.
• Perform physical functions required by the job.
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical exam.
• Meet respirator facial hair standards per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.34.

• College degree in Chemistry or Natural Science.
• Previous experience in environmental services (remediation, abatement, emergency spill response, etc.).

Entry level

Full‑time

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• Waste Disposal – Comprehensive disposal of hazardous and non‑hazardous waste at company‑owned facilities.
• Recycling Services – Extensive recycling, reuse, and reclamation options for materials such as solvents, chemicals, oil, and electrical equipment.
• Chemical Packing – Safe, efficient handling and disposal of a wide range of chemicals, including reactives and compressed gases.
• Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Services – HHW collection programs of all types and sizes, facilitated by Clean Harbors expert personnel.

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 accommodations, contact  or 1‑844‑922‑5547. Clean Harbors is a Military & Veterans friendly company. Clean Harbors complies with applicable pay transparency laws and ensures 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.