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Chicago Harbors Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Safety-Kleen is seeking a Refinery Operator to join our team in East Chicago, IN. This position ... Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company. Please be advised that Artificial ...

Clean Harbors in East Chicago, IN is seeking a Field Service Foreperson to join our safety conscious team. This position will be responsible for the direct supervision of the Field Technicians.

Safety-Kleen is seeking a Refinery Operator to join our team in East Chicago, IN. This position ... Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. Clean Harbors is committed to providing access ...

Clean Harbors in East Chicago, IN is seeking a Field Service Foreperson to join our safety conscious team. This position will be responsible for the direct supervision of the Field Technicians.

Field Service Foreman

East Chicago, IN · On-site

$15.63 - $41.54/hr

Clean Harbors in East Chicago, IN is seeking a Field Service Foreperson to join our safety conscious team. This position will be responsible for the direct supervision of the Field Technicians.

Regional Class A Tanker Driver

East Chicago, IN · On-site

$63K/yr

Clean Harbors is looking for a Regional Class A Tanker Driver to join their safety conscious team in E. Chicago, IN. This route runs from E. Chicago, IN to OH, KS and into Canada and averages 60-65 ...

Regional Class A Tanker Driver

Gary, IN · On-site

$17.97 - $47.77/hr

Chicago, IN! This route runs from E. Chicago, IN to the Midwest and averages 2400 miles per week ... Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. Clean Harbors is committed to providing access ...

Regional Class A Tanker Driver

Hammond, IN · On-site

$17.97 - $47.77/hr

Chicago, IN! This route runs from E. Chicago, IN to the Midwest and averages 2400 miles per week ... Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. Clean Harbors is committed to providing access ...

Chicago, IN! This route runs from E. Chicago, IN to the Midwest and averages 60-65 hours per week ... Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. Clean Harbors is committed to providing access ...

Regional Class A Tanker Driver

Hammond, IN · On-site

$17.97 - $47.77/hr

Chicago, IN! This route runs from E. Chicago, IN to the Midwest and averages 60-65 hours per week ... Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. Clean Harbors is committed to providing access ...

Regional Class A Tanker Driver

Hammond, IN · On-site

$17.97 - $47.77/hr

Chicago, IN! This route runs from E. Chicago, IN to the Midwest and averages 2400 miles per week ... Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer. Clean Harbors is committed to providing access ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for chicago harbors in the United States is $20.84, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Chicago Harbors?

A Chicago Harbors job typically involves maintaining and managing the harbor facilities, assisting boaters, and ensuring safety on the water. Positions may include dockhands, harbor attendants, maintenance staff, and administrative roles. Employees help with docking, fueling, cleaning, and enforcing harbor regulations. Seasonal and full-time opportunities are available across multiple harbors in the city.

What does a typical day look like for someone working at Chicago Harbors?

A typical day at Chicago Harbors involves assisting boaters with docking, answering inquiries about harbor services, monitoring marina facilities for safety, and performing general maintenance tasks. Staff may also help coordinate special events, inspect equipment, and collaborate closely with other harbor employees and local law enforcement or emergency responders as needed. The role is active and outdoors, often requiring flexibility to adapt to weather conditions and peak waterfront activity. Teamwork and communication are essential, as you’ll work alongside a diverse group of colleagues to deliver excellent guest service throughout the season.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Chicago Harbors position, and why are they important?

To excel in a Chicago Harbors role, candidates typically need knowledge of marina operations, boating regulations, and facility maintenance, often supported by maritime or hospitality experience. Familiarity with marina management systems, VHF radio operation, and relevant safety certifications such as CPR or boating licenses is frequently required. Strong customer service skills, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork are highly valued for building positive relationships with boaters and colleagues. These competencies are crucial for ensuring safe, efficient, and enjoyable harbor operations during the busy boating season.

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Infographic showing various Chicago Harbors job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% Locum Tenens, and 94% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $43,357 per year, or $20.8 per hour.

Environmental Field Laborer

Clean Harbors

East Chicago, IN • On-site

$20/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 19 days ago


Clean Harbors rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 154 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

42nd of 92 rated recycling and waste


Job description

Clean Harbors in East Chicago, IN is seeking an Environmental Field Laborer 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. Team members will be primarily responsible for safe and compliant transfer of bulk materials from tankers to railcars.
 
  • Driver's license required
  • Availability to work a flexible schedule is required
  • Average an 8-10+ hour day.  Overtime after 40 hrs. 
  • Possible overnight travel, hotel and per diem provided
  • Hours and schedule are not guaranteed, and will vary with emergency response needs

Note this position requires new hires to attend our two-week Academy training out of state. Expenses are covered by the company, and it is paid training.  


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 
  • Starting Pay $20 per hour
  • 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.
  • 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Previous relevant labor experience

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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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
  • 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

 

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About Clean Harbors

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Clean Harbors is North America’s leading provider of environmental and industrial services. The Company serves a diverse customer base, including a majority of Fortune 500 companies. Its customer base spans a number of industries, including chemical, and manufacturing, as well as numerous government agencies. These customers rely on Clean Harbors to deliver a broad range of services such as end-to-end hazardous waste management, emergency spill response, industrial cleaning and maintenance, and recycling services. Through its Safety-Kleen subsidiary, Clean Harbors also is North America’s largest re-refiner and recycler of used oil and a leading provider of parts washers and environmental services to commercial, industrial and automotive customers. Founded in 1980 and based in Massachusetts, Clean Harbors operates throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico.

Industry

Environmental consulting services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Norwell, MA, US