Special Handling Technician

Special Handling Technician

We Build with Passion
- Clean Harbors Kimball, NE Incineration units are seeking a Special Handling Technician. The Special Handling Technician will be responsible for performing industrial labor and other physically demanding work outdoors, under potentially adverse conditions, as well as within the facility/plant work environment. This is a great opportunity for college students or recent high school grads wanting to gain some work experience.

$29 hour w/ OT, 4- 12 hour rotating (days/nights) shifts per week (6a-6p/6p-6a). Must be willing to work nights. We are searching for a safety-oriented and reliable individual to join our team in Kimball, NE.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• Group 401K with company matching component
• Own Part of the Company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times
• Operates industrial equipment, included but not limited to forklift
• Performs general labor throughout the facility to preparing materials for the incineration process
• Ensures the safety of him or herself as well as those around them
• Performs manual tasks such as cleaning up spills when necessary while taking all safety precautions necessary to prevent injury
• This operation involves significant hazardous waste handling, including bulk sampling, drum decanting, liquid pumping, tanker cleaning, and confined space entry (CF Space).
• Tasks require full protective suits and use of equipment such as Super Suckers and Guzzlers. Work is associated with elevated danger and high physical exertion - crews rotate in Ty-Vac suite on 1-hour in/1-hour out shifts due to heat and workload. Materials are wrapped, separated, and transferred to the warehouse for processing.
• Includes bucket drops, Rotary kiln operations, and baghouse maintenance and line cleaning.
• Involves handling sulfide materials with variable pH (low/high), which are both air- and water-reactive. Operations occur in bays with tanker feeds directed to the Train 2 unit (Ash/Truck operations deliver and manage tankers).
• Follows all standard operating procedures
• Other duties as required

• High School Diploma or equivalent- required
• Forklift operation
• Highly Labor-Intensive Work wearing a Ty-vac suit and respirator the majority of your shift!
• Ability to work in team environment
• DOT Training
• Proficiency in Windows based applications
• Climb on and off forklifts
• Ability to perform multiple tasks
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. from the ground to your waste
• Climb up and down vertical ladders
• Capable of reaching out, over and down exerting a force
• 20/20 eyesight corrected or uncorrected - depth perception is critical
• 10 pushups, deep knee squats and sit-ups (to determine if fit)
• Good hand/eye coordination
• Valid Driver's License required
• Punctuality and attendance required
• Respirator fit test upon hire- clean shaven face required (mustache okay!)
• Background check, drug screen and physical- required
• Updated resume including most recent employer required for consideration
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time, including F1-OPT work authorization.

Notice of Contingency:
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate's successful completion of a background check, pre-employment drug screening, and, where applicable, a job-related physical examination to determine fitness for duty. Drug testing includes screening for cannabis/marijuana. A positive result for illegal drug use or the misuse of controlled substances may result in withdrawal of the employment offer, consistent with company policy and applicable safety-sensitive requirements.

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