Hazardous Materials Tech Floater - Field Specialist; SJ

Clean Harbors is seeking an Hazardous Technician Floater (InSite Technician) to support a variety of customer locations throughout the San Jose area, with additional coverage extending to the Greater SF Bay Area as needed. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety in their day, can adapt quickly to different customer sites, and takes pride in working safely and independently.

This floater position will be assigned to the San Jose office and will primarily support biotech and healthcare accounts. Much of the coverage will be local to San Jose, though regional travel will be required based on business needs.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

• Competitive starting pay; $24.50-$27.50 hourly, based on experience and qualifications
• Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement
• Opportunity to increase weekly earnings through site coverage assignments
• Exposure to a variety of customer locations and operations
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
• Group 401K with company matching component
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform hazardous waste pickups throughout customer facilities
• Handle chemical bulking and consolidation activities
• Package waste in accordance with regulatory and safety requirements
• Inspect drums for container integrity and compliance
• Support spill response activities as needed
• Assist with loading and unloading waste vehicles safely
• Conduct waste stream sampling and profiling when required
• Maintain work areas in a clean, organized, and compliant manner
• Attend all required safety and compliance meetings
• Operate a forklift safely when needed

Travel / Coverage Details

• Must have reliable personal transportation; no company vehicle is provided
• Travel may include coverage throughout Greater SF Bay Area
• Mileage and travel time are paid
• Up to 1 hour of travel time each way may be paid depending on assignment location

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 0-3 years of related experience
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow direction
• Comfortable working directly with customers in a professional manner
• Basic computer skills, including Windows-based applications
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Prior hazardous waste, environmental services, biotech, or healthcare support experience is a plus
• OSHA HAZWOPER certification is strongly preferred and candidates with that certification and related experience may be considered toward the top of the pay range

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.

Clean Harbors 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.

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Job Identification: 166655
Category: Field Technicians
Posting Date:
Job Schedule: Full time
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Job Function: Environmental Technicians
Locations: 1010 Commercial Street
Pay Range: 14.42 - 28.85 Hourly