Field Service Foreman

@ Clean Harbors

Field Service Foreman

Calumet City, IL

Posted 3 weeks ago

About the job

Clean Harbors provides environmental, energy, and industrial services across North America. The role involves supervising technicians, emergency response, and ensuring safety standards.

Requirements

Previous experience in physically intensive role
Supervisory or crew lead experience
Ability to travel overnight
On-call for emergency response
Valid Driver’s license

Qualifications

Ability to perform physical functions
Complete background and drug tests
Meet OSHA respirator standards
Experience with heavy equipment (preferred)
Environmental or industrial experience (preferred)

Full job description

Clean Harbors in East Chicago, IN 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.

Driver's license required
Availability to work a flexible schedule is required
Average an 8-10+ hour day. Overtime after 40 hrs.
Possible overnight travel, hotel and per diem provided
Hours and schedule are not guaranteed, and will vary with emergency response needs

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.

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.

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
Pay range $26-30 per hour
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.

Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.

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.

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