Environmental Technician II - Clean Earth

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! 

One of Clean Earth’s core values is Employee Care, which means taking care of our employees in a variety of ways. Clean Earth takes great effort to ensure your safety by following all safety protocols and providing the best equipment for your protection. You will also have benefits that include medical, wellness, dental, vision, 401k with match, accident, life, and many other optional plans to protect you and your family. Additionally, we have a strong track record providing opportunities for internal advancement, so you can continue your career growth. 

Clean Earth is proud to be a part of Harsco, a global leader in environmental solutions, which was named by Newsweek as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies. 

Under general supervision, performs routine and frequent manual and heavy labor tasks to properly consolidate, treat, store, pack, transport 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.

• Segregate and package material for transport along with completion of required paperwork in accordance with appropriate regulations and customer policies, practices, and procedures.  
• May assist in maintaining inventory and storage of hazardous materials in accordance with appropriate regulations and policies, practices, and procedures.  
• Follow all Health & Safety/Job Safety Analysis (JSA's) procedures as outlined in procedures and policies 
• Operate fork trucks and other heavy equipment when properly trained to assist in the movement of containers to storage, treatment, and/or loading/unloading of trailers
• Collect samples of inbound waste for laboratory analysis per internal policies, procedures, and/or protocols. 
• Monitor and operate assigned machines and equipment under close supervision.
• Provides labor to breakdown equipment upon job completion
• May maintain records for DOT and State officials as assigned
• Able to exert moderate to heavy physical effort, including lifting up to 65 lbs.
• Able to work in a variety of weather conditions including inclement weather.
• Able to support various environmental scopes of work ranging from but not limited to:
  • Confined space entry
  • Environmental Remediation
  • Waterway response
  •  Hazardous Materials Clean Up
  • Work Weekend for Events
  •  Assist with Lab pack and technical projects as needed

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of one or more years related experience required
• Forklift operation certification
• Valid Driver's License

Preferred:

• College degree in Chemistry, Environmental, Biology or related field is preferred, or equivalent work experience
• Understanding of Chemistry
• Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate and follow procedures.
• Knowledge of Hazardous Materials and OSHA Regulations.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word
• The ability to operate a powered industrial truck, e.g., forklift and possesses safe driving record.

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.