Environmental Technician III

Are you looking for an opportunity that is more than a job?  Plant your roots and grow with Clean Earth.  Here at Clean Earth, you will have the opportunity for a career in the growing field of environmental sustainability. Clean Earth provides waste solutions to retailers, pharmacies, hospitals, government operations, harbors, manufacturers, and consumers. Clean Earth ensures a cleaner, greener planet for generations to come.  You could be part of the solution! 

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 

Clean Earth is a leading provider of environmental services with over 60 facilities throughout the U.S. We are a division of Enviri, a global powerhouse with over 11,000 employees. And we were recently named as one of America's Most Loved Workplaces 2022 by Newsweek! 

Performs routine and frequent manual and heavy labor tasks to properly consolidate, treat, store, pack and/or dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with environmentally responsible and cost-effective practices and ESOL policies, practices and procedures. Job requires maintenance of records, accuracy and attention to detail, the ability to follow instruction and to work independently once proper training provided.

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

1. Segregate and package material for transport along with completion of required paperwork in a legible, accurate, and timely manner in accordance with appropriate regulations and customer policies, practices, and procedures.

2. Oversee large Labpack projects and jobs with the ability to manage others. Coach technicians and operators with on-the-job in equipment operation, service line processes and necessary paperwork.

3. Follow all Health & Safety/Job Safety Analysis (JSA's) procedures as outlined in procedures and policies.

4. Operate fork trucks and other heavy equipment when properly trained to move materials for storage / loading and off-loading.

5. Perform onsite testing of unknown materials according to policies, practices, and procedures.

6. Instruct, provide feedback, directs and assist team in performance of job duties to complete work in accordance with requirements and policies, practices and procedures.

7. Schedule and distribute work to team as necessary.

8. Assist in other areas of the location as directed including but not limited to occasional travel to customer sites; assistance with production scheduling; and support of staff training.

9. Perform related work and additional duties as requested/assigned by manager.

Basic requirements:

· High school diploma or GED

· 40 hours OSHA training with 8-hour refresher course; successful completion of forklift training.

· Able to manage and oversee a large project/job with supervision of personnel.

· Must have advanced knowledge of facility permit, DOT packaging requirements and exempts as well as expanded knowledge of waste routing and disposal, Hazardous Materials and OSHA Regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Three or more years job related experience preferred.

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

· Preferred qualifications are previous experience servicing a route and the ability to use industrial equipment such as a powered forklift.

· Fluent in English (verbal and written) will be important.

· Demonstrates strong leadership skills and adapts to change well.

· Ability to work Demonstrates ability to work with little or no supervision

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

· 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 plant, 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.

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. 

Military veterans encouraged to apply.