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Terminal Operator

San Antonio, TX · On-site

$14.90 - $34.62/hr

The Terminal Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant handling of liquid and ... Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a ...

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Terminal Operator

San Antonio, TX · On-site

The Terminal Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant handling of liquid and ... Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a ...

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Operator Terminal

East Saint Louis, IL · On-site

St Louis, IL is looking for a Terminal Operator to join their team. This role will be responsible ... Safety-Kleen , a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong ...

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Terminal Operator

San Antonio, TX

The Terminal Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant handling of liquid and ... Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a ...

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Operator Terminal

East Saint Louis, IL · On-site

St Louis, IL is looking for a Terminal Operator to join their team. This role will be responsible ... Safety-Kleen , a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong ...

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Operator Terminal

Catoosa, OK · On-site

$14.90 - $34.62/hr

Safety-Kleen Catoosa, OK is looking for a Terminal Operator to join their team. This role will be ... Safety-Kleen a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong ...

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Operator Terminal

Catoosa, OK

$20/hr

Safety-Kleen Catoosa, OK is looking for a Terminal Operator to join their team. This role will be ... Safety-Kleen a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong ...

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Operator Terminal

Mahopac, NY · On-site

$14.90 - $34.62/hr

Murphy's Waste Oil Service in Mahopac, NY is looking for a Terminal Operator to join their team ... Murphy's Waste Oil Service , a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted ...

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Operator Terminal

Lincoln, RI

$22 - $26/hr

Western Oil Lincoln, RI is looking for a Terminal Operator to join their team. This role will be ... Western Oil , a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong ...

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Operator Terminal

Mahopac, NY · On-site

$20 - $22/hr

Murphy's Waste Oil Service in Mahopac, NY is looking for a Terminal Operator to join their team ... Murphy's Waste Oil Service , a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted ...

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Operator Terminal

Lincoln, RI · On-site

$14.90 - $34.62/hr

Western Oil Lincoln, RI is looking for a Terminal Operator to join their team. This role will be ... Western Oil , a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong ...

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Operator Terminal

Mahopac, NY · On-site

$22/hr

Safety-Kleen Mahopac, NY is looking for a Terminal Operator to join their team. This role will be ... Safety-Kleen , a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong ...

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Operator Terminal

Lincoln, RI · On-site

$22 - $26/hr

Western Oil Lincoln, RI is looking for a Terminal Operator to join their team. This role will be ... Western Oil , a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong ...

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Operator Terminal

Mahopac, NY

$22/hr

Safety-Kleen Mahopac, NY is looking for a Terminal Operator to join their team. This role will be ... Safety-Kleen , a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong ...

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Operator Terminal

Mahopac, NY

$20 - $22/hr

Murphy's Waste Oil Service in Mahopac, NY is looking for a Terminal Operator to join their team ... Murphy's Waste Oil Service , a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted ...

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Operator Terminal

Dolton, IL

$22/hr

Safety-Kleen in Dolton, IL is looking for a Terminal Operator to join their team. This role will be ... Safety-Kleen , a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong ...

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Operator Terminal

Dolton, IL · On-site

$15.65 - $36.35/hr

Safety-Kleen in Dolton, IL is looking for a Terminal Operator to join their team. This role will be ... Safety-Kleen , a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong ...

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Operator Terminal

Catoosa, OK · On-site

$20/hr

Safety-Kleen Catoosa, OK is looking for a Terminal Operator to join their team. This role will be ... Safety-Kleen a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong ...

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Operator Terminal

Dolton, IL · On-site

$22/hr

Safety-Kleen in Dolton, IL is looking for a Terminal Operator to join their team. This role will be ... Safety-Kleen , a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong ...

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Operator Terminal

Mahopac, NY · On-site

$17.14 - $39.81/hr

Safety-Kleen Mahopac, NY is looking for a Terminal Operator to join their team. This role will be ... Safety-Kleen , a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong ...

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Do workers at Clean Harbors get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
74% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Does Clean Harbors pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
71% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

At Clean Harbors, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
44% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is the health insurance from Clean Harbors affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
90% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Clean Harbors?

Most people get paid time off work.
100% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 94% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 6% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers at Clean Harbors worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
67% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do Clean Harbors workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
76% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

How easy is it for Clean Harbors workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
46% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Clean Harbors?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
74% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do Clean Harbors managers change schedules at the last minute?

Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
48% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do jobs at Clean Harbors spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
33% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Clean Harbors?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
76% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is a Clean Harbors job good for students?

Only some students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
50% of students report this isn’t a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 6 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and August 2025.

Is working at Clean Harbors good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
43% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Clean Harbors feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Clean Harbors get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
75% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Clean Harbors?

Some people feel stressed here.
65% of people say they often feel stressed at work.
Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at Clean Harbors enjoy their jobs?

Only some people enjoy their job.
39% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people at Clean Harbors recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
57% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Clean Harbors?

Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
38% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Clean Harbors?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 47% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do people think Clean Harbors’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
84% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Clean Harbors is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
49% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and August 2026.

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Terminal Operator

Clean Harbors

San Antonio, TX • On-site

$14.90 - $34.62/hr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Clean Harbors rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Based on 153 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

43rd of 91 rated recycling and waste

Job description


The Terminal Operator is responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant handling of liquid and solid materials at an industrial terminal facility. This includes operating pumps, valves, and processing equipment to move, treat, and store materials. The role also covers key tasks such as handling filter drums, performing solid bulking, and managing hazardous waste in 10-day accumulation areas. Operators are expected to follow strict environmental, health, and safety protocols
Responsibilities
Product & Material Handling:
  1. Load and unload bulk liquids and solids from railcars, tank trucks, and storage tanks.
  2. Operate pumps, meters, valves, and other equipment to safely transfer materials.
  3. Transfer materials between tanks and containers while ensuring proper blending and compatibility.

Hazardous Waste & Environmental Operations:
  1. Safely handle and transfer filter drums, ensuring they are properly sealed, labeled, and stored.
  2. Perform solid bulking of compatible waste streams according to waste profiles and compatibility charts.
  3. Manage 10-day hazardous waste accumulation areas, ensuring containers are dated, inspected, and shipped within regulatory timelines.
  4. Properly label and track all hazardous waste materials and maintain compliance with RCRA standards.

Safety & Compliance:
  1. Follow all safety procedures, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), PPE usage, and confined space entry protocols.
  2. Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, EPA, and company safety/environmental standards.
  3. Respond to spills and emergencies promptly and appropriately.
  4. Participate in required safety training, drills, and meetings.

Equipment Operation & Maintenance:
  1. Operate forklifts, drum handlers, hand tools, and computerized control panels.
  2. Inspect and perform routine maintenance on equipment; report defects or safety hazards.
  3. Perform daily and pre-operation inspections, including checklists and start-up logs.

Administrative & Recordkeeping Duties:
  1. Complete operational documentation, including offloading checklists, tank transfers, water content logs, and cooker operation logs.
  2. Maintain proper documentation for inspections, waste transfers, and treatment operations.
  3. Accurately report data into internal systems and ensure logs are updated in real-time.

Facility Maintenance & Support:
  1. Keep terminal areas-including tank farms and drum storage-clean and organized.
  2. Support maintenance tasks such as painting, minor repairs, and facility upgrades.
  3. Assist with special projects, inventory, and audits as needed.

Qualifications
  • HS Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Ability to drive trucks within facility.
  • Forklift skills preferred (Not Required).
  • Tank Farm experience preferred (Not Required).

Wondering what to expect in starting your career with Safety-Kleen? Click Here to view a Day in the Life Video!
Safety-Kleen Systems, a Clean Harbors company, has a commitment to excellence deeply rooted in a strong sense of tradition. Our entire business model revolves around keeping North American businesses green. We generate more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue as a world-class environmental service organization and market leader in industrial hazardous waste management, parts-cleaning technology, and oil re-refining. We collect over 200 million gallons of used motor oil each year and we have the largest re-refinery capacity in North America allowing us to re-refine more than 150 million gallons each year.
Every day, we help our customers resolve their waste management needs and reduce their carbon footprint. PROTECTION. CHOICES. PEOPLE. MAKE GREEN WORK.™
Join our safety focused team today! To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at www.safety-kleen.com/careers.
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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