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Clean Harbors in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Field Services Technician III to join our safety conscious team. This role will be active in the field responsible for the performance of tasks associated with hazardous waste clean-up, site-remediation, equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials, with little or no supervision.
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
* Recruiting Pay range - $22-25+ hourly or more depending on experience*
* 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
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Reliable transportation
* Ability to perform physical functions per Key Responsibilities
* This position includes emergency response, a continuing condition of employment is agreeing to be on-call; on occasion working on weekends and holidays will be required; emergency response situations can extend beyond 8 hours, up to 12-24 hrs.
* 2 years of experience in Field Service Technician work
* 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.
* Valid Driver’s license
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner
* 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
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.
INTRODUCTION
Clean Harbors in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Field Services Technician III to join our safety conscious team. This role will be active in the field responsible for the performance of tasks associated with hazardous waste clean-up, site-remediation, equipment decontamination and handling of hazardous materials, with little or no supervision.
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
* Recruiting Pay range - $22-25+ hourly or more depending on experience*
* 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
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
* Reliable transportation
* Ability to perform physical functions per Key Responsibilities
* This position includes emergency response, a continuing condition of employment is agreeing to be on-call; on occasion working on weekends and holidays will be required; emergency response situations can extend beyond 8 hours, up to 12-24 hrs.
* 2 years of experience in Field Service Technician work
* 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.
* Valid Driver’s license
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Ensure Health and Safety is the number one goal by following policies, processes, and always acting in a safe manner
* 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
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Environmental Field Technician
Match your credentials to SOC codes
PERM filings use Standard Occupational Classification codes to define the role. Confirm your education and experience align with the Environmental Science and Protection Technicians SOC before applying, so your PERM audit trail is clean from the start.
Target employers with active PERM history
Environmental consulting firms, civil engineering contractors, and remediation companies file PERM most frequently for field technician roles. Search OFLC disclosure data to identify which employers have certified similar positions in your target region before sending applications.
Document field certifications before sponsorship begins
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification, soil sampling credentials, or state-issued environmental technician licenses strengthen the specialty occupation argument in your PERM filing. Gather official certificates and transcripts now, since USCIS may request them during I-140 adjudication.
Understand prevailing wage before your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job zone and county. Use the OFLC Wage Search to check Level I through Level IV wages for your location before negotiating your offer, so there are no surprises at the PWD stage.
Find sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Identify Environmental Field Technician roles at companies with verified green card sponsorship history using Migrate Mate, which filters openings by EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship activity so you spend less time on employers who won't file.
Plan for PERM recruitment documentation requirements
Your employer must run a mandatory DOL recruitment campaign before filing PERM, including newspaper ads and internal postings. Ask hiring managers early whether their HR team has run PERM recruitment before, since inexperienced employers frequently cause avoidable delays.
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Find Environmental Field Technician JobsEnvironmental Field Technician Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Environmental Field Technician work qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Environmental Field Technician positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker roles requiring at least two years of training or experience. If the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in environmental science, geology, or a related field, it may qualify under EB-2 instead. Your employer's attorney will classify the role based on actual job duties and minimum requirements stated in the PERM job description.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B for this role?
Unlike H-1B, employment-based green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status with renewal deadlines. There is no annual lottery for EB-3, and most countries outside India and China face minimal priority date backlogs at that preference level. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status together typically take one to three years, compared to H-1B status in a few months.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for this job?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign proving no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. For field technician roles, the employer must advertise through specific channels, document all applicants considered, and then submit the ETA Form 9089 to DOL. If certified, the employer files the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. DOL audits are common for field science roles, so thorough documentation matters.
How can I find Environmental Field Technician jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Most job postings don't advertise PERM sponsorship explicitly, which makes filtering difficult on general platforms. Migrate Mate lets you search Environmental Field Technician openings specifically filtered by employers with EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor permanent residency for this type of role.
Can my employer start PERM while I'm on a different work visa status?
Yes. PERM labor certification is independent of your current nonimmigrant status. Employers can begin the PERM process while you hold H-1B, O-1, TN, or other work authorization. Starting early matters because your priority date is established when USCIS receives the I-140, and earlier dates mean earlier access to a green card interview or adjustment of status filing.
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