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Environmental Field Technicians who need H-1B sponsorship are most competitive at consulting firms, remediation contractors, and engineering companies with active DOL Labor Condition Application filing histories. Roles collecting soil, water, and air samples typically qualify as specialty occupations when a bachelor's degree in environmental science, geology, or a related field is required.
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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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Environmental Field Technician
Match your degree to the role description
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the Environmental Field Technician position. A geology, environmental science, or civil engineering degree strengthens your petition far more than a general science credential when the job posting lists fieldwork-specific technical duties.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Use the OFLC Wage Search to filter for companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications under environmental technician SOC codes. Firms with repeated LCA certifications already have an established H-1B process, which reduces your risk of an inexperienced sponsor.
Check employer E-Verify enrollment before accepting
H-1B cap-subject employers must be enrolled in E-Verify at the time of filing. Environmental consulting firms that work on federal remediation contracts are usually enrolled, but smaller regional firms sometimes aren't. Confirm enrollment before your offer moves to the petition stage.
Pull the O*NET profile before your interview
The O*NET occupation profile for Environmental Science and Protection Technicians lists the specific tasks, tools, and knowledge areas USCIS reviewers reference. Aligning your resume language with that profile makes it easier for your employer's attorney to build a specialty occupation argument.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsoring employers
Search Environmental Field Technician roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history in this occupational category. That filing history tells you which companies have already cleared the DOL prevailing-wage step for comparable positions.
Time your petition around fieldwork season gaps
Environmental fieldwork peaks in spring and summer, which is when many firms hire. An October 1 H-1B start date aligns with the post-summer slowdown, giving your employer a practical window to onboard you without disrupting active field campaigns.
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Find Environmental Field Technician JobsEnvironmental Field Technician H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Environmental Field Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Environmental Field Technician positions that involve sampling protocol design, regulatory compliance reporting, or remediation assessments under direct technical supervision typically qualify, especially when the job posting explicitly requires an environmental science, geology, or chemistry degree rather than listing it as preferred.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Environmental Field Technician roles?
Environmental consulting firms, civil and geotechnical engineering contractors, and government-contracted remediation companies are the most consistent sponsors for this role. Companies holding long-term EPA, Army Corps of Engineers, or state environmental agency contracts tend to have established H-1B filing infrastructure. You can search for employers with verified LCA filing histories for this occupational category on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement apply to Environmental Field Technician positions?
Your employer must pay you at least the DOL prevailing wage for your specific occupation, job level, and work location before USCIS will approve the petition. Prevailing wages for field technician roles vary significantly by metro area and by whether the position is classified at Level I or Level II. You can look up the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search tool before you begin negotiations.
Can I work at multiple field sites across different states on a single H-1B petition?
Yes, but your employer must file a separate Labor Condition Application for each work location where you'll be based for more than 30 continuous workdays or 60 intermittent workdays in a rolling year. Consulting firms with multi-state project portfolios often handle this through amended petitions or blanket LCAs that cover multiple worksites, so ask your employer how they manage location changes during the offer stage.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer loses a federal contract that funded my position?
If your employer terminates your employment, they are required to pay for reasonable costs to return you to your home country, and you enter a 60-day grace period during which you can transfer to a new H-1B sponsor. You don't need to leave the U.S. immediately. Finding a new environmental firm with an active H-1B filing history quickly is essential, as USCIS must receive the new employer's transfer petition before that 60-day window closes.
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