Job Description
Clean Harbors in South Plainfield, NJ is seeking a Field Service Foreman to join our safety conscious team. This position will be responsible for the direct supervision of the Field Technicians. Forepersons and Technicians will be responsible for the performance of tasks associated with emergency response (emergency spill cleanup), hazardous waste clean-up, site-remediation (tank and pit cleaning), equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials.
Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.
Why work for Clean Harbors?
- Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
- Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
- Recruiting Pay range - $23+ hourly or more depending on experience
- Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
- Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
- Company paid training and tuition reimbursement
RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Requirements:
- Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner
- Train and mentor the Field Service Technicians
- Execution of projects/jobs within budget and on time
- Enforce and ensure OSHA, EPA and H&S standards or regulations are compliant
- Understand and work with the Coordinator in the communication of manpower, equipment and resources required to complete field service and emergency response projects
- Manage large scale field service and emergency response projects when directed
- Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting and pulling heavy objects
- Operate light and heavy equipment, handles various hand tools and powered industrial tools, works with vibration-producing tools
- Wear and properly use a variety of personal protective Equipment (PPE). Including respirators, skin, face, hand and foot protection in a multiple number of 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
- Complete associated paperwork, such as worksheets, vehicle inspections, equipment inspections and permits
- 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
- By position, may perform lead responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a physically intensive role
- Previous experience in a supervisory, crew lead or leadership role
- Ability to travel for extended periods of time, overnight
- Ability to be on-call for emergency response
- Valid Driver’s license
- Perform physical functions per job requirements
- 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 are required to meet facial hair standards.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous heavy equipment experience (bobcats, excavators, etc)
- Previous environmental and/or industrial experience (ie. site remediation, spill response, hydro blasting, vacuum truck, tank cleaning, refinery-based work)
- Commercial driver license
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
ect@cleanharbors.com
or 1-844-922-5547.
Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
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.
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Elizabeth, NJ |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Engineering Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1980 |
| Website | https://www.cleanharbors.com/ |
About Company
Clean Harbors is North America’s leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of the Fortune 500 companies, across the chemical, energy, manufacturing and additional markets, as well as numerous government agencies. These customers rely on Clean Harbors to deliver a broad range of services such as end-to-end hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and maintenance, and recycling services. Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is North America’s largest re-refiner and recycler of used oil and a leading provider of parts washers and environmental services to commercial, industrial and automotive customers. Founded in 1980 and based in Massachusetts, Clean Harbors operates throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
Skills
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
- Background Investigationunmatched
- Blastingunmatched
- Bobcat Equipmentunmatched
- Budget Managementunmatched
- CDL Driver's Licenseunmatched
- Calibrationunmatched
- Cleaning Equipmentunmatched
- Code of Federal Regulationsunmatched
- Driver's Licenseunmatched
- Emergency Responseunmatched
- Environmental Healthunmatched
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)unmatched
- Excavatorunmatched
- Hand Toolsunmatched
- Hazardous Materials Clean-Upunmatched
- Hazardous Materials/Substancesunmatched
- Health Planunmatched
- Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
- Heavy Liftingunmatched
- Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Loading/Unloadingunmatched
- Mentoringunmatched
- Militaryunmatched
- OSHAunmatched
- On Callunmatched
- On Site Supportunmatched
- Operations Processesunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Physical Chemistryunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Regulationsunmatched
- Regulatory Complianceunmatched
- Safety Complianceunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Scaffoldingunmatched
- Stock Purchase Plansunmatched
- Sustainabilityunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Tuition Reimbursementunmatched
- United States Department of Transportation (DOT)unmatched
- Willing to Travelunmatched
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