Hazardous Materials Technician Floater (InSite Technician)

Clean HarborsClean HarborsSan Jose, California, United States
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Posted

9/29/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$25 - $28/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The technician is responsible for performing hazardous waste pickups, chemical consolidation, and packaging waste in compliance with safety regulations. They will also support spill response activities and maintain clean, organized work areas across various customer sites.

Requirements overview

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and 0-3 years of related experience. A valid driver's license, reliable personal transportation, and strong attention to detail are required, while OSHA HAZWOPER certification is strongly preferred.

Key skills

Hazardous waste managementChemical handlingWaste consolidationSpill responseForklift operationWaste samplingWaste profilingRegulatory complianceSafety protocolsCustomer serviceAttention to detailComputer skills

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Education requirements

high school

About Clean Harbors

Industry

Environmental Services

Employees

13,633

Type

Public Company

Size

10,001+ employees

Clean Harbors is North America’s leading provider of environmental and industrial services. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of Fortune 500 companies. Its customer base spans a number of industries, including chemical, and manufacturing, 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.

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Job categories

Environmental & SustainabilityTradesLogisticsHealthcareSecurity & Safety

Description

ean Harbors is seeking an Hazardous Technician Floater (InSite Technician)  to support a variety of customer locations throughout the San Jose area, with additional coverage extending to the Greater SF Bay Area as needed. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety in their day, can adapt quickly to different customer sites, and takes pride in working safely and independently. This floater position will be assigned to the San Jose office and will primarily support biotech and healthcare accounts. Much of the coverage will be local to San Jose, though regional travel will be required based on business needs. Why work for Clean Harbors? * Competitive starting pay; $24.50-$27.50 hourly, based on experience and qualifications  * Paid travel time and mileage reimbursement  * Opportunity to increase weekly earnings through site coverage assignments  * Exposure to a variety of customer locations and operations  * Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment  * Group 401K with company matching component  * Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career  * Company paid training and tuition reimbursement  RESPONSIBILITIES * Perform hazardous waste pickups throughout customer facilities  * Handle chemical bulking and consolidation activities  * Package waste in accordance with regulatory and safety requirements  * Inspect drums for container integrity and compliance  * Support spill response activities as needed  * Assist with loading and unloading waste vehicles safely  * Conduct waste stream sampling and profiling when required  * Maintain work areas in a clean, organized, and compliant manner  * Attend all required safety and compliance meetings  * Operate a forklift safely when needed  Travel / Coverage Details * Must have reliable personal transportation; no company vehicle is provided  * Travel may include coverage throughout Greater SF Bay Area * Mileage and travel time are paid  * Up to 1 hour of travel time each way may be paid depending on assignment location  QUALIFICATIONS * High school diploma or equivalent required  * 0-3 years of related experience  * Strong attention to detail and ability to follow direction  * Comfortable working directly with customers in a professional manner  * Basic computer skills, including Windows-based applications  * Valid driver’s license and clean driving record  * Prior hazardous waste, environmental services, biotech, or healthcare support experience is a plus  * OSHA HAZWOPER certification is strongly preferred and candidates with that certification and related experience may be considered toward the top of the pay range  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. 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. *CH #LI-BP2

Requirements

  • •Hazardous waste management
  • •Chemical handling
  • •Waste consolidation
  • •Spill response
  • •Forklift operation
  • •Waste sampling
  • •Waste profiling
  • •Regulatory compliance
  • •Safety protocols
  • •Customer service
  • •Attention to detail
  • •Computer skills

Benefits

  • •Health benefits
  • •401k
  • •Company matching
  • •Tuition reimbursement
  • •Paid travel time
  • •Mileage reimbursement
  • •Paid training

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