Environmental Services Technician (InSite Chemist)

About the job

Location: Newport News, VA Starting Pay: $27.00–$28.00 per hour Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 8:00 AM–4:00 PM Employment Type: Full-Time

Clean Harbors is seeking an Environmental Services Technician (InSite Chemist) to join our team in Newport News, VA. This position supports environmental and hazardous waste management operations at a large, established shipbuilding facility.

This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys staying active, working independently and as part of a small team, and learning new skills in an industrial environment.

No chemistry degree or previous hazardous waste experience is required. We are willing to train the right individual!

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
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment including 401K with Company match
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
• Company paid training and tuition reimbursement

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Ensure that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner
• Travel throughout a large shipbuilding facility using a company-provided, non-CDL box truck to collect and transport waste containers, including drums and boxes.
• Perform routine inspections of hazardous waste accumulation areas to ensure proper storage, labeling, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with hazardous waste handling activities, including chemical bulking, pour-offs, and lab packing.
• Prepare waste materials for shipment through proper packaging, labeling, shrink-wrapping, and container organization.
• Operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment as trained and authorized.
• Load and unload trucks and safely move waste containers throughout the facility.
• Complete inspections, documentation, and data entry using Microsoft Excel and Clean Harbors systems.
• Follow established safety procedures and utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• 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

What You Should Know About This Position

We believe in making sure our employees understand what to expect before joining our team.

• Primarily outdoor work: Approximately 70% of your time will be spent outdoors throughout the shipbuilding facility, with the remaining time dedicated to indoor operations, office work, and training.
• Physical, hands-on responsibilities: This is an active industrial position involving walking, standing, moving materials, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Consistent weekday schedule: Work Monday through Friday, approximately 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. Overtime is very limited and generally reserved for occasional special projects.
• Training provided: Previous experience with hazardous waste, chemistry, or environmental services is not necessary.
• Established team: You'll work alongside experienced employees who understand the facility and will help train you on daily operations.
• Safety-focused environment: Certain tasks may require additional PPE, including protective clothing or respiratory protection.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driver qualification requirements for operating a non-CDL box truck.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Excel or similar programs.
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Willingness to work outdoors in an active industrial environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety.
• Dependable attendance, professional communication, and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Willingness to learn new procedures and develop skills in environmental waste management.
• Previous warehouse, manufacturing, logistics, environmental services, or industrial experience is helpful but not required.

Important Customer Site Requirements

Due to the nature of the customer facility, this position requires:

• U.S. citizenship for customer-site access.
• Successful completion of a customer-required third-party background screening and site badging process.
• Ability to meet applicable Clean Harbors pre-employment and driver qualification requirements.

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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Additional Information

• Job Identification: 168809
• Job Category: Field Technicians
• Posting Date: 2026-11-13
• Job Schedule: Full time
• Locations: 229 Hummel Ross Road, Hopewell, VA, 23860, US ()
• Posting Brand Tag: Clean Harbors
• Pay Range: 14.90 - 34.62 Hourly
• Is Driver Qualification Required?: Light Duty