SKILLBRIDGE.MIL DATALAST SYNC 2026-07-23
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Clean Harbors - On-the-Job Training

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Program summary

Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy, and industrial services throughout North America. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology while providing premier environmental and industrial services. In the Environmental Field Specialist program, the SkillBridge participant will gain general exposure to being a Field Service Technician/ Foreman. This will provide the fundamentals of working in the environmental industry and will be the starting point of learning the direction of interest within the large environmental/industrial services industry.During the program, the Skillbridge Participant will participate in a variety of training and role-related work opportunities. In addition to obtaining on the job work that may lead to a full-time offer, service members will:• Learn the Safety-First Culture of Clean Harbors by participating in all required training • Complete 24-hour or 40-hour HAZWOPER training and RCRA training certifications • Work with various divisions within the company to understand the major service lines that the company has to offer• Understand the different waste management technologies that Clean Harbors and Safety- Kleen have to offer i.e. landfill, waste to energy, fuel blending, wastewater treatment, recycling, incineration• Understand the various service line offerings that the company provides to customers• Understand the operational side of the business including customer service, administration, sales, and management

Roles & job description

A Field Services Technician/ Supervisor 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.Related Tasks:-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-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

Target military occupations

Open to all MOS / ratings / AFSCs.

Additional notes

We appreciate your interest in joining the Clean Harbors team. You only need to apply once, and we will review your background for all relevant opportunities at Clean Harbors. For more information, please use the link below! https://careers.cleanharbors.com/transitioning-military

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Interview prep for this program
Ask them
  • ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
  • ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
  • ▸ "The listing says 1 - 30 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
  • ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
Bring to the conversation
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  • ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
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  • ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway
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