Household Waste Technician Internship

Hazardous Waste Technician Internship Program

The Hazardous Waste Technician internship program is designed for students interested in maintaining a sustainable environment. The intern will be responsible for tasks associated with handling, segregating, packing, and inspecting chemical waste. This position will work both indoors and outdoors at customer sites assisting with household hazardous waste (HHW) collections. Students will have the opportunity to shadow other positions within the Company.

Interns can expect to participate in networking events and complete a final presentation at the conclusion of the program. We are searching for a reliable and team-oriented individual with an excellent commitment to safety to join our growing team during the Summer of 2026!

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.

• Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!
• Focus on maintaining sustainability and cleaning the Earth
• Competitive Pay $20/ HR
• Positive and safe work environments
• Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that 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;
• Handles the safe collection, sorting, and disposal of hazardous materials that come from homes - old paint, cleaning chemicals, batteries, motor oil, and pesticides;
• Prepare computer generated packing lists, labels, and manifests;
• Inspect drums for compliance with labeling regulations;
• Collect, segregate, and properly package waste chemicals for disposal to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance;
• Safe loading and unloading of waste hauling vehicles;
• Conducts projects/jobs according to site specific Federal, State, and local regulations and health and safety plans;
• Sample and profile new waste streams or any waste needing analytical testing;
• Shadow various roles within the Organization to learn about overall business;
• Follow all local, state (provincial) and federal compliance regulations and rules;
• Observe all company environmental health and safety operating guidelines;
• Attend Networking events within the Internship Program;
• Complete a final project presentation;
• Perform other duties as assigned;

What does it take to work for Clean Harbors?

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be pursuing a bachelor's or advanced degree in an applicable discipline (Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Sciences, Sustainability, etc.) and be in their Junior or Senior year.
• Must have a valid Driver's License and reliable transportation
• Successfully complete a background check, drug test, and physical, by position
• Ability to perform physical functions per job requirements

Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer that strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to an individual's race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• Job Identification: 154161
• Category:
  Intern
• Posting Date:
• Job Schedule:
  
  Full time
• Regular or Temporary:
  Regular
• Job Function:
  Chemist & Chemist Management
• Locations: MN-EAGAN: 3227 Terminal Drive
• Pay Range: $14.9 - $34.62 Hourly