Special Handling Technician

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- Clean Harbors Kimball, NE NEW Incineration unit is seeking a Special Handling Technician who will perform industrial labor and other physically demanding work outdoors and within the facility. This is a great opportunity for college students or recent high school graduates to gain work experience.

New wage: $29 per hour with OT, 4–12 hour rotating (days/nights) shifts per week (6a-6p/6p-6a). Must be willing to work nights. We are searching for a safety‑oriented and reliable individual to join our team in Kimball, NE.

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority and we live it 3-6-5!
• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full‑time employment
• Group 401K with company matching component
• Own part of the company with our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for growth and development at all stages of your career

• Ensures Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and acting in a safe manner at all times.
• Operates industrial equipment, including but not limited to forklift.
• Performs general labor throughout the facility to prepare materials for the incineration process.
• Ensures the safety of himself or herself as well as those around them.
• Performs manual tasks such as cleaning up spills when necessary while taking all safety precautions to prevent injury.
• This operation involves significant hazardous waste handling, including bulk sampling, drum decanting, liquid pumping, tanker cleaning, and confined space entry (CF Space).
• Tasks require full protective suits and use of equipment such as Super Suckers and Guzzlers. Work is associated with elevated danger and high physical exertion—crews rotate in Ty‑Vac suite on 1‑hour in/1‑hour out shifts due to heat and workload. Materials are wrapped, separated, and transferred to the warehouse for processing.
• Includes bucket drops, Rotary kiln operations, and baghouse maintenance and line cleaning.
• Involves handling sulfide materials with variable pH (low/high), which are both air‑ and water‑reactive. Operations occur in bays with tanker feeds directed to the Train 2 unit (Ash/Truck operations deliver and manage tankers).
• Follows all standard operating procedures.
• Other duties as required.

• High School Diploma or equivalent – required.
• Forklift operation.
• Highly labor‑intensive work wearing a Ty‑Vac suit and respirator the majority of your shift.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• DOT Training.
• Proficiency in Windows‑based applications.
• Climbs on and off forklifts.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs from the ground to waste.
• Climbs up and down vertical ladders.
• Capable of reaching out, over, and down exerting a force.
• 20/20 eyesight corrected or uncorrected—depth perception is critical.
• 10 push‑ups, deep knee squats, and sit‑ups (to determine fitness).
• Good hand/eye coordination.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Punctuality and attendance required.
• Respirator fit test upon hire—clean shaven face required (mustache okay!).
• Background check, drug screen and physical—required.
• Updated resume including most recent employer required for consideration.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time, including F1‑OPT work authorization.

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Clean Harbors Careers.

Clean Harbors has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. Our entire business model revolves around keeping North American businesses green. We generate more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue as a world‑class environmental service organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts‑cleaning technology, and oil re‑refining. We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and have the largest re‑refinery capacity in North America, allowing us to re‑refine more than 150 million gallons each year.

Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs and reduce their carbon footprint.
PROTECTION. CHOICES. PEOPLE. MAKE GREEN WORK.™

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  or 1‑844‑922‑5547.

Clean Harbors and its subsidiaries are a Military & Veteran friendly company.

Job Identification: 156622
Category: Plant & Facilities
Posting Date:
Job Schedule: Full time
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Job Function: Facility Technician
Locations: NE-KIMBALL: 2247 South Highway 71
Pay Range: $12.98 - $25.96 Hourly