Hazardous Waste Handler- Floater (Insite Chemist)
Clean Harbors
Location: San Diego, CA 92101, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 13-0000.00 – Business and Financial Operations
Posted: Tuesday, 03 November 2026
Valid Through: Thursday, 03 December 2026
Job Description
Clean Harbors is hiring a Hazardous Waste Handler- Floater (Insite Chemist) in San Diego, CA. This is a full-time position.
Hazardous Waste Handler - Floater
Location: San Diego, CA
Pay: $25-$30 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6: 00 AM-4: 00 PM
CDL: Not required
Mileage: Reimbursed
Position Overview
We are seeking a dependable, positive, self-motivated Hazardous Waste Handler to service multiple client locations throughout San Diego County, including La Jolla, Carlsbad, Escondido, Oceanside, and Rancho Bernardo.
This is a hands-on, general labor and environmental services position. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who takes initiative, works independently, has a strong work ethic, and enjoys interacting with customers.
This is NOT a laboratory or chemist position. The role focuses on general labor, hazardous waste management, regulatory compliance, customer service, and facility inspections.
Key Responsibilities
Ideal Candidate
Preferred Qualifications
Clean Harbors is looking forChemicalHandlersto join our safety conscious team!
Doyou enjoy...
Why work for Clean Harbors?
Location: San Diego, CA
Pay: $25-$30 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6: 00 AM-4: 00 PM
CDL: Not required
Mileage: Reimbursed
Position Overview
We are seeking a dependable, positive, self-motivated Hazardous Waste Handler to service multiple client locations throughout San Diego County, including La Jolla, Carlsbad, Escondido, Oceanside, and Rancho Bernardo.
This is a hands-on, general labor and environmental services position. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who takes initiative, works independently, has a strong work ethic, and enjoys interacting with customers.
This is NOT a laboratory or chemist position. The role focuses on general labor, hazardous waste management, regulatory compliance, customer service, and facility inspections.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on general labor and hazardous waste handling.
- Manage, organize, label, segregate, and maintain hazardous waste in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Monitor waste accumulation areas and ensure compliance with RCRA and other applicable environmental requirements.
- Conduct routine facility inspections and identify potential compliance issues.
- Maintain accurate inspection records, waste logs, and required documentation.
- Service client locations and maintain positive customer relationships.
- Communicate professionally with customers regarding waste management needs and compliance concerns.
- Identify issues, take initiative, and help resolve problems.
- Maintain clean, organized, and compliant waste storage areas.
- Travel between multiple customer sites throughout the assigned service territory.
Ideal Candidate
- Positive attitude and professional demeanor.
- Self-starter with strong self-motivation.
- Dependable, punctual, and organized.
- Comfortable performing physical, hands-on general labor.
- Able to work independently and manage multiple client locations.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to recognize compliance issues.
- Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows through on tasks.
- Willingness to learn environmental regulations and waste management procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
- 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification.
- RCRA training or experience.
- Previous hazardous waste handling experience.
- Environmental services or industrial general labor experience.
- Experience conducting inspections and maintaining compliance documentation.
Clean Harbors is looking forChemicalHandlersto join our safety conscious team!
Doyou enjoy...
- Staying active and on your feet?
- Learning and applying knowledge about science and chemistry?
- Working directly with customers?
Why work for Clean Harbors?
- Health and Safety is our #1priority, and we live it 3-6-5!
- Competitive wages and generous paid timeoff
- Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-timeemployment
- Group 401K/RRSP with company matchingcomponent
- Company paid training and tuitionreimbursement
- Company provided vehicles andequipment
- Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career!
Education Requirements
high school
Skills
Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.
Benefits
Please see the job description for benefits.
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