Environmental Technician III

Company Description

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 
• Ability to be cross-trained into different roles 

Job Description

The Environmental Technician III is a key position in supervising that the details of everyday production is executed through effective communications within the team and outside teams, departments, etc. This position is a hands-on working Supervisor at a fast paced, and multi-tasking is crucial.

Primary Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Maintain operational documentation to include Reports, Inspections, Procedures/policies, Incident/ Accident reporting, Productivity and order requirements
• Supervisor will need to be trained in all operational processes, Sorting and blending of products/materials, Equipment process, Prep work
• Supervise and communicate with shift team members and other facility team members and with corporate teams to coordinate production work
• Monitor and audit assigned team members
• Supervise scheduled production throughput
• Ensure the health and safety of assigned team members and ensure that workstations meet Clean Earth’s housekeeping policies
• Track, compile and report productivity data that includes outbound shipments.
• Responsible for compliance throughout the facility including OSHA, EPA, RCRA, D.O.T. State, Federal and Local regulations
• Communicate facility needs, difficulties and changes in operations to management
• Supervise segregation and packaging material for process along with the completion of required paperwork in a legible, accurate, and timely manner in accordance with appropriate regulations and Clean Earth policies, practices, and procedures
• Oversee outbound loads and direct the assembly of such loads.
• Train technicians and operators on-the-job in equipment operation, processes and necessary paperwork.  Provide training and coaching to team members as needed
• Follow all Health & Safety/Job Safety Analysis (JSA's) procedures as outlined in Clean Earth procedures and policies
• Supervise and operate fork trucks and other heavy equipment when properly trained to move materials for storage / loading and off-loading / production
• Maintain records for DOT and State officials as assigned
• Perform reasonably related tasks as assigned by management

Pay starting at $25.00 depending on experience.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: 

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 2 years of prior experience working with hazardous materials
• Must be willing and able to wear company-provided personal protection equipment including eye protection, hard hat, gloves, hearing protection, steel-toed boots, Tyvek coveralls, and full face respirator
• Must be 18 years of age or older

Preferred Requirements:

• Has the ability to operate a powered industrial truck, e.g., forklift and possesses safe driving record.
• Proficiency with Windows based programs (i.e. Excel and Word
• Demonstrates knowledge of Hazardous Materials and OSHA Regulations
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and RCRA Regulations
• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology or related field

Additional Information

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 i