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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for environmental emergency response in Indiana is $19.59, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.70 and $21.25 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Environmental Emergency Response job involves responding to environmental hazards such as oil spills, chemical leaks, or natural disasters that threaten public health and ecosystems. Professionals in this field assess the situation, contain hazards, and implement cleanup and remediation efforts. They work with government agencies, private companies, and emergency teams to minimize environmental damage. This role often requires knowledge of hazardous materials, safety regulations, and environmental policies.

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Environmental Emergency Response professionals are dispatched to a wide range of incidents, including chemical spills, natural disasters, oil or fuel leaks, hazardous waste releases, and industrial accidents. On any given day, you might assess contamination levels, contain hazardous materials, oversee cleanup operations, and coordinate with local authorities and environmental agencies. The work can be physically demanding, often requiring quick decision-making in high-pressure situations and sometimes working in challenging outdoor environments. Teamwork is crucial, as you'll regularly collaborate with specialists, first responders, and government officials to ensure the safety of both people and the environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in an environmental emergency response position?

To excel in Environmental Emergency Response, you need a background in environmental science, hazardous materials handling, and incident management, often supported by relevant certifications such as HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response). Familiarity with emergency response equipment, chemical detection tools, GIS mapping systems, and decontamination procedures is critical. Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities help in coordinating swift and effective responses to incidents. These competencies ensure public safety and environmental protection during emergency situations involving hazardous materials or natural disasters.

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Infographic showing various Environmental Emergency Response job openings in Indiana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,753 per year, or $19.6 per hour.

Environmental Field Technician - Emergency Response

Clean Harbors

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

$14.90 - $34.62/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 7 days ago

Clean Harbors rating

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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 Indianapolis, IN is seeking an Environmental General 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.  
 
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 
  • Recruiting Pay range - $20-22+ hourly or more depending on experience 
  • 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

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

 

QUALIFICATIONS

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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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

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