Environmental Technician II

Clean Earth is a leading provider of environmental services in the United States providing remediation, disposal, recycling, and beneficial reuse solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous waste, contaminated soil, and dredged material. Our vast portfolio of technologies and services touches nearly every industry that generates waste including energy, infrastructure, commercial, industrial, retail, and healthcare markets.

Every day our teams across the country take a hands-on, dedicated approach to recycling and beneficially reusing waste that would otherwise go into landfills. We value our employees as our most important asset, and this is reflected in many areas across our company including recently being named a 2024 Most Loved Workplace ®. We are committed to creating a positive work culture that fosters growth and development while ensuring the health and safety of our employees.

Why join Clean Earth? 

In addition to competitive pay, we also offer: 

• Health benefits available Day 1 
• 401k available Day 1 
• 10+ paid holidays/year 
• Free HAZWOPER training and certification 
• Overtime opportunities 
• Ability to be cross-trained into different roles 

Under minimal supervision the Environmental Technician consolidates, treats, stores, packs, transports and/or disposes of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible and compliant practices, policies, and procedures. Maintain detailed and accurate records. They can follow instruction and work independently once proper training provided

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

· Segregate, consolidation, depacking, and packaging of hazardous, non-hazardous, and universal wastes, and off-spec materials for storage.

· Assist in maintaining inventory and container storage of all waste types (hazardous, non-hazardous, and universal) and materials in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, practices and procedures.

· Operate fork trucks and other mobile equipment to move waste and offspec product containers to and from storage and treatment areas and to load/unload trailers.

· Complete required documentation accurately, timely and legibly in accordance with applicable regulations and customer policies, practices and procedures.

· Consolidate and pour up hazardous and nonhazardous wastes per JSA without supervision

· Identify improper segregation of waste to correct prior to storage and/or shipping

· Can demonstrate knowledge of proper PPE for various wastes handled in SPAK and depack

· Operate/signed off on forklift and rotator as well as other heavy equipment when properly trained

· Operate/signed off on compactor

· Operate/signed off on baler and change bales out safely/successfully

· Operate/signed off on walk behind electric pallet jack

· Correctly re-label received waste (hazardous, nonhazardous, and universal) per DOT regulations

· Identify incorrect DOT labeling and correct without being instructed

· Identify containers at receipt that require repacking per DOT regs and TSDF Part B permit

· Medically cleared to wear a respirator

· Demonstrates proper procedures for SAFE spill clean up

· Prepare plant inventory scans without supervision

· Perform other reasonably related tasks as assigned by management.

Education and Technical Requirements

· High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

· One or more years related experience preferred

· Demonstrates strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures.

· Demonstrates knowledge of Hazardous Materials and OSHA Regulations.

· Demonstrates proficiency to operate a computer with Windows based programs (i.e. Excel and Word).

· Demonstrates the ability to operate a powered industrial truck, e.g., forklift and possesses safe driving record.

Skills (eg, Project Management, Financial, Technical, Operational Skills)

· Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

· Demonstrates the ability to listen to others, either internally or externally, and to respond effectively to ideas and questions.

· Demonstrates the ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral or schedule form.

· Demonstrates the ability to operate various equipment throughout facility , e.g., two-wheeled hand dolly, conveyor system, dock plate, etc.

· Demonstrates the ability to wear PPE properly and sustain a steady work pace over an entire shift.

· Demonstrates the ability to be a problem solver and adapt to change quickly and effectively.

· Demonstrates the ability to work with little or no supervision.

· Demonstrates the ability to complete various paperwork requirements properly.

· Demonstrates the ability to perform functions safely and productively and according to established policies and procedures.

Communication and Leadership Skills

· Able to work with and influence internal and external customers

· Ability to list other communication & leadership skills required

· Solid communication, problem-solving and leadership skills

· Self-directed with the ability to work on multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines.

Training:

Required training may include, but not limited to, the Clean Earth training program designed to ensure that facility personnel are able to respond effectively to emergencies by familiarizing them with emergency procedures, emergency equipment, and emergency systems, including, where applicable:

· Procedures for using, inspecting, repairing, and replacing facility emergency and monitoring equipment;

· Communications or alarm systems;

· Response to fires or explosions;

· Response to ground-water contamination incidents; and,

· Shutdown of operations.

Employees that handle/manage hazardous materials/waste will receive initial and on-going refresher

emergency response training pursuant to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

regulations 29 CFR 1910.120.

· DOT Packaging and UN Rating Training

· Clean Earth Waste Diversion

· Clean Earth JSA and PPE Training

· DOT CSA Training

· Spill Response

· Formaldehyde Training

· Emergency Action Plan

· Bloodborne Pathogens

· Hazard Communication

· PIT and Yard Awareness

· Acid and Cyanide Training

· PCB Ballast Identification

· Prohibited Materials

· Respiratory Protection

· Respirator Fit Test

· Incident Management Investigation and Record Keeping for Team Members

· Manifest Discrepancy Training

· DOT Hazardous Materials Training

· PIT – Operator Evaluation Pallet Mover, Stacker

· PIT – Practical Training - Forklift

· RCRA Training

· Consolidating Flammable liquids

· 40-Hour Initial HAZWOPER

· 8-Hour HAZWOPER Refresher

· RCRA Waste Analysis Plan

Clean Earth offers competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans starting on the first day of employment; paid time off, wellness benefits, employee discount program, tuition assistance, and a 401k with company matching. 

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

If you have a difficulty applying for any job posted on Harsco Clean Earth’s website because a disability prevents you from using the online system, Clean Earth offers the following alternate application procedure: Call toll free (833) 209-2659 and leave your name, phone number, city and state of residence. Clean Earth will arrange for an alternate method of applying and will consider your application together with all other applications received for the job. This line is dedicated to disability applications only. No other inquiries will receive a response.