Marine Tank Cleaning Technician

Field Services Technician I — Norfolk, VA

This role is responsible for marine tank cleaning activities aboard US Navy vessels, other sea‑going vessels, fuel, water, and other potentially hazardous liquid pumping and transfers, fuel and cargo terminal tank cleaning and remediation work, equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials.

$20.00 – $22.00

All new hires must attend a two‑week training academy; travel expenses are paid by the company and per diem is provided.

• Health and safety is the number one priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth.
• Recruiting Pay range.
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full‑time employment including 401(k) 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.

• 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, work with vibration‑producing tools.
• Wear and properly use a variety of personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, skin, face, hand, and foot protection in multiple combinations.
• Work in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work in atmospheres and locations with the potential for exposure to various 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 into and out of trucks, tanks, and various other 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 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.
• By position, ability to be on call for emergency response on rotating basis every other week.
• By position, site‑remediation, equipment decontamination, and the handling of hazardous materials.

• Reliable transportation.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to perform physical functions per key responsibilities.
• Agreement to be on‑call for emergency response; on occasion work on weekends and holidays; emergency response situations can extend beyond 8 hours, up to 12‑24 hours.
• 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 must meet facial hair standards.

• Previous relevant labor experience.
• Knowledge of shipyard tank cleaning operations – preferred.

Hepaco a Clean Harbors company is an equal opportunity employer. Hepaco a Clean Harbors company is a Military & Veteran friendly company. Application for reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities: email  or call 1‑844‑922‑5547.

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.

Hepaco a Clean Harbors company 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.