Job Details

Clean Harbors in Denton, TX is actively seeking a Hazardous Materials Equipment Operator to join our team. In this role, you will operate heavy machinery including backhoes, cranes, heavy-duty forklifts, and track hoes in various field environments.

About Us: Clean Harbors is the premier provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services across the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. We are dedicated to solving critical issues through innovative solutions while prioritizing sustainability and environmental care.

Why Join Clean Harbors?

• Your health and safety are our top priority.
• Contribute to sustainability and making the Earth a cleaner place.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive health benefits after 30 days of full-time employment, including a 401K plan with company match.
• Opportunities for personal growth and development at all career stages.
• Participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prioritize health and safety by adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Safely operate heavy machinery such as backhoes, cranes, and forklifts.
• Complete daily inspection checklists for equipment operations.
• Ensure all equipment is operated safely and complies with standard operating procedures.
• Maintain required paperwork for tracking waste movements.
• Secure all containers properly during operations.
• Follow all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Operate vehicles in compliance with U.S. DOT regulations.
• Adhere to corporate health, safety, and environmental guidelines.
• Be available for emergency response on a rotating basis every other week.
• Engage in site remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous materials handling.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Prior experience operating backhoes, cranes, forklifts, and track hoes.
• Capability to perform physical tasks as required by the job.
• Willingness to complete background checks, drug tests, and physical assessments as needed.
• Meet OSHA's respiratory protection standards, including facial hair requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with hazardous materials and tanker operations is a plus.

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to accessible employment for individuals with disabilities. We are also a military and veteran-friendly company.