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Clean Harbors Union Environmental Tank Cleaner / Field Laborer in Kent, Washington
Emerald Services , a Clean Harbors company, in Kent, WA (servicing Seattle Metro Area) is looking for an Union Environmental Tank Cleaner / Field Laborer to join their safety conscious team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the performance of tasks associated with emergency response, hazardous waste clean-up, site-remediation, equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials.
This position requires travel up to 1-3 months at a time. Hotel accommodations and per diem provided while traveling overnight. This position has set raises every 6 months per the Union contract.
Why Work for Emerald Services?
Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5;
Benefits given through the UNION;
Starting pay $22-$24/hr;
Opportunity for daily overtime, as per collective agreement;
Positive and safe work environments;
Opportunities for growth, development and internal promotion
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner
Engage in strenuous physical labor including lifting and pulling heavy objects
Operate light and heavy equipment, handles various hand tools and powered industrial tools, works with vibration-producing tools
Wear and properly use a variety of personal protective Equipment (PPE). Including respirators, skin, face, hand and foot protection in a multiple number of combinations
Work in various temperatures indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions
Work in atmospheres and locations with the potential for exposure to various chemical and physical agents, some of which may be hazardous, toxic, or corrosive
Work in potentially elevated noise levels, confined spaces, including lifting in areas of low clearance
Work at elevations including working from ladders and scaffolding
Assist in field sampling activities and calibration of meters
Climb ladders, scaffolding and into and out of trucks, tanks, and various other containers
Work extended (> 8 hrs.) time periods
Attend all compliance and safety update meetings
Inspect drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance
Safe loading and unloading of hazardous and non-hazardous waste
Conduct waste stream sampling and profiling as necessary
Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules
Safely operate vehicles in accordance with U.S. DOT, local, state (provincial) and federal requirements
Safely observe all corporate operating guidelines and procedures
Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines
Perform other duties as assigned
By position, ability to be on call for emergency response on rotating basis every other week
By position, site-remediation, equipment decontamination, and the handling of hazardous materials
Required Qualifications:
Industrial tank-cleaning experience a bonus but not required
Available for overnight travel about (5- 10%) of the time
Valid Driver’s license, clean 3-Year MVR required
TWIC card or the ability to obtain one upon hire
Reliable transportation
Ability to perform physical functions per Key Responsibilities
This position includes emergency response, a continuing condition of employment is agreeing to be on-call; on occasion working on weekends and holidays will be required; emergency response situations can extend beyond 8 hours, up to 12-24 hrs.
Perform physical functions per job requirements
Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
Per OSHA's Respiratory Protection standard, 29 CFR 1910.34, employees in positions requiring respirators are required to meet facial hair standards.
Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or based on any other federal, state/provincial or local protected class.
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.
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