Rail Yard Technician

Clean Harbors in Sterling, CO is searching for a Rail Yard Technician who will perform industrial labor and other physically demanding work outdoors, under potentially adverse conditions, as well as railcar operations.

This is an entry-level, full-time position offering $23.50 hourly pay/paid weekly with OT, along with career growth and advancement opportunities.

Day shift Monday-Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm.

Updated resume, including most recent employer, is required for consideration.

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5
• Competitive pay and benefits
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days
• 401-K plus Company matching component
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
• Generous paid time off, paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Positive and safe work environment

• 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
• Railcar experience preferred, but not required
• 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
• Follows all standard operating procedures
• Other duties as required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience with industry or manual labor
• Ability to work in adverse environments (cold/heat)
• An excellent commitment to health and safety
• Accountability; punctuality
• 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
• Good hand/eye coordination
• Ability to operate a forklift- required
• Valid US driver's license - required
• 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 currently, including F1-OPT work authorization.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.

Clean Harbors and its subsidiaries are a Military & Veteran friendly company.

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

Please be advised that 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.

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.