Field Service Technician

Job Description

Clean Harbors in Orange, TX is seeking a Field Services Technician I to join our safety conscious team. This role will actively engage in hazardous waste clean‑up, site‑remediation, equipment decontamination and the handling of hazardous materials.

Travel / On Call / Emergency Response

* Note:

this position requires new hires to attend a two‑week Academy training out of state. Paid training and expenses are covered by the company.

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. We are on‑site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services.

• Health and Safety is our number one priority.
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth.
• Recruiting pay range: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour.
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full‑time employment, including 401K with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Opportunities for growth and development throughout 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, various hand tools and powered industrial tools, and work with vibration‑producing tools.
• Wear and properly use a variety of personal protective equipment (PPE) – 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 potential exposure to chemical and physical agents, some of which may be hazardous, toxic, or corrosive.
• Work in potentially elevated noise levels, confined spaces, and in low‑clearance areas.
• Work at elevations, including ladders and scaffolding.
• Assist in field sampling activities and meter calibration.
• Climb ladders, scaffolding and into and out of trucks, tanks, and various other containers.
• Work extended periods (>8 hrs.).
• Attend all compliance and safety update meetings.
• Inspect drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Safely load and unload 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 and federal requirements.
• Observe all corporate, environmental health and safety operating guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Be on call for emergency response on a rotating basis every other week.
• Handle site‑remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous materials.

• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to perform physical functions per Key Responsibilities.
• Accept continuing employment condition of emergency response; readiness to work weekends, holidays, and potentially up to 12‑24 hrs. per shift.
• Successfully complete background check, drug test, and physical exam.
• Meet OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard (29 CFR 1910.34) facial hair requirements for respirator use.

• Valid driver's license.
• Previous relevant labor experience.

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 1‑844‑922‑5547.

Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.