Clean Harbors in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Field Service Foreperson to join our safety conscious team. This position will be responsible for the direct supervision of the Field Technicians. Forepersons and Technicians will be responsible for the performance of tasks associated with emergency response (emergency spill cleanup), hazardous waste clean-up, site-remediation (tank and pit cleaning), equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials.

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.  Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.

Please note: this position requires new hires to attend our two week Academy training out of state. Expenses are covered by the company and it is paid training.

Why work for Clean Harbors?

Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!

Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth

Starting pay $25-$30/hr

Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match

Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Requirements:

Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner

Train and mentor the Field Service Technicians

Execution of projects/jobs within budget and on time

Enforce and ensure OSHA, EPA and H&S standards or regulations are compliant

Understand and work with the Coordinator in the communication of manpower, equipment and resources required to complete field service and emergency response projects

Manage large scale field service and emergency response projects when directed

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

Complete associated paperwork, such as worksheets, vehicle inspections, equipment inspections and permits

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

By position, may perform lead responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

Previous experience in a physically intensive role

Previous experience in a supervisory, crew lead or leadership role

Ability to travel for extended periods of time, overnight

Ability to be on-call for emergency response

Valid Driver’s license

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous heavy equipment experience (bobcats, excavators, etc)

Previous environmental and/or industrial experience (ie. site remediation, spill response, hydro blasting, vacuum truck, tank cleaning, refinery-based work)

Commercial driver license

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.

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