Emergency Response Environmental Field Laborer

Emergency Response Environmental Field Laborer

Company: Hepaco, a Clean Harbors company |
Location: St. Louis, MO

Base pay range: $14.00/hr – $34.00/hr

Driver's license required;
Monday‑through‑Friday schedule, average start time 6 am; average 8‑10+ hour day with overtime after 40 hrs. Must be available for emergency response and occasional project work (evenings & weekends). Possible overnight travel with hotel and per diem. New hires attend a two‑week Academy training out of state, expenses covered and training paid.

• Ensure health and safety is the primary goal by following policies and acting safely.
• Engage in strenuous physical labor, including lifting and pulling heavy objects.
• Operate light and heavy equipment, hand tools, and powered industrial tools with vibration.
• Use PPE, including respirators, skin, face, hand, and foot protection in multiple combinations.
• Work in varying indoor and outdoor temperatures under all weather conditions.
• Work in atmospheres and locations potentially exposed to hazardous, toxic, or corrosive agents.
• Operate in potential noise, confined spaces, low‑clearance areas, and elevations (ladders and scaffolding).
• Assist in field sampling activities and meter calibration.
• Climb ladders, scaffolding, and enter/exit trucks, tanks, and containers.
• Work extended periods (> 8 hrs) and attend compliance and safety update meetings.
• Inspect drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Load and unload hazardous and non‑hazardous waste safely.
• Conduct waste‑stream sampling and profiling as needed.
• Follow local, state (provincial), and federal compliance regulations and rules.
• Safely operate vehicles per U.S. DOT, local, state, and federal requirements.
• Observe corporate operating guidelines and environmental health and safety procedures.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Be on call on a rotating basis every other week for emergency response.
• Handle site‑remediation, equipment decontamination, and hazardous material handling.

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to perform physical functions required by key responsibilities.
• Agreed to be on‑call for emergency response, including weekends and holidays; emergencies may extend up to 24 hrs.
• Successfully complete background check, drug test, and physical examination.
• Meet OSHA respiratory protection facial‑hair standards for respirator use.

Previous relevant labor experience.

Hepaco, a Clean Harbors company, is an equal opportunity employer. It is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. For reasonable accommodations, contact  or 1‑844‑922‑5547. Hepaco is also Military & Veteran friendly and complies with applicable pay transparency laws.