Environmental Field Chemist CDL Driver

Position Overview:
Clean Harbors in Caseyville, IL is seeking an Environmental Field Chemist CDL Driver (CleanPack Chemist) responsible for handling, segregating, packing, and inspecting chemical waste following Federal, State, and Local regulations, as well as company policies. This role involves working both indoors and outdoors at plants, labs, and customer locations, assisting with lab packs, household hazardous waste (HHW) collections, and lab relocations.

As a customer-facing role, this position requires daily interaction at customer sites.

Clean Harbors will cover the cost for obtaining your CDL. Candidates must have the ability to obtain a Class B CDL with hazmat endorsement. Note, this role does not involve laboratory-based chemistry. Candidates must be clean-shaven to wear a full-face respirator when needed.

About Clean Harbors:
Clean Harbors is North America’s leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services, operating throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Wherever industry and the environment intersect, Clean Harbors delivers innovative, reliable solutions. Join us and be part of the solution.

Why Join Clean Harbors?

• Safety is our top priority—24/7, year-round

• Commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship

• Competitive pay: $22-$24+ per hour

• Comprehensive health benefits after 30 days of full-time work, including 401(k) with company match

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan for ownership opportunities

• Career growth and development at every stage

• Company-paid training and tuition reimbursement

Key Responsibilities:

• Prioritize health and safety by adhering to all safety policies and procedures

• Prepare computer-generated packing lists, labels, manifests, and land disposal restriction notifications

• Inspect staging, accumulation, and storage areas for housekeeping and regulatory compliance

• Check storage drums for leaks, spills, and proper labeling

• Collect, segregate, and package chemical waste efficiently and safely

• Perform job duties at customer locations, including Fortune 500 companies

• Finalize project preparation and approvals in compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and company policies

• Follow site-specific regulations and safety plans for all projects

• Understand customer-specific disposal restrictions and special packaging needs

• Sample and profile waste streams requiring analytical testing

• Verify drum counts and ensure shipment readiness per company standards

• Comply with all local, state/provincial, and federal regulations

• Safely operate vehicles according to U.S. DOT and other regulatory requirements

• Follow all corporate environmental health and safety guidelines

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license

• Strong customer service skills

• Ability to obtain Class B CDL with hazmat and tanker endorsements within six months

• Physical ability to perform job requirements

• Successful completion of background check, drug test, and physical exam

• Must meet OSHA facial hair standards for respirator use

Preferred:

• College degree in Chemistry or Natural Sciences

• Previous experience in environmental services such as remediation, abatement, or emergency spill response

About Clean Harbors Technical Services:

• Waste Disposal: Safe disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous waste at company facilities

• Recycling Services: Extensive recycling and reclamation of solvents, chemicals, oil, and electrical equipment

• Chemical Packing: Handling and disposal of a wide range of chemicals including reactives and compressed gases

• Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Services: Collection programs of all sizes managed by expert personnel

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Clean Harbors is committed to providing equal access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. For accommodation requests, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547. We are proud to be a Military & Veteran friendly employer.

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