Hazmat Laborer

Environmental Field Technician / General Labor – $19+/Hr + $36/Hr Emergency Rate

Young’s Environmental Cleanup, Inc. – Grand Rapids, MI
Full-Time | Entry-Level Welcome | Year-Round Work

Starting at $19/hour with no experience - higher starting pay available based on experience and skills. PLUS specialized rates starting at $36/hour for qualifying after-hours emergency response work.

Looking for more than another general labor job?

Young’s Environmental is hiring motivated Environmental Field Technicians / General Laborers to join our Grand Rapids team. No environmental experience is required. We provide paid training and an opportunity to build a long-term career in the environmental and industrial services industry.

This is a hands-on job for people who like working outdoors, staying active, operating equipment, working with a crew, and doing something different from day to day.

Why Work at Young’s?

• Starting at $19/hour with no experience
• Higher starting wages based on experience and skills
• Specialized rates starting at $36/hour for qualifying after-hours emergency response projects
• Regular overtime opportunities
• $500 sign-on bonus paid in full after 90 days
• Weekly direct deposit
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off plus 9 days PLUS 6 paid holidays
• Performance-based raises
• Employee referral bonuses
• Company-paid uniforms and PPE
• Company-provided cell phone and iPad
• Employee recognition programs, bonuses, and family travel incentives
• Year-round work — no seasonal layoffs
• Company-paid training and certifications
• Opportunities to earn more as you learn additional skills and equipment

Start as a Technician. Build a Career.

You don't need to come to us with years of environmental experience. We'll train the right person.

Young’s provides company-paid training that exceeds industry standards, with opportunities to learn specialized environmental services, emergency response, industrial cleaning, equipment operation, and more.

Want to increase your earning potential even further?

Employees have opportunities to:

• Train on vacuum trucks and specialized equipment
• Learn skid-steer, forklift, and other equipment operation
• Participate in specialized environmental and emergency response projects
• Work toward obtaining a CDL A or CDL B
• Advance into Driver/Operator positions with significantly higher earning potential
• Develop into Lead Technician and Supervisor positions
• Pursue Emergency Response leadership and management roles
• Learn directly from experienced industry professionals

The more you learn and the more equipment you can safely operate, the more opportunity you have to grow.

Earn More When You Want More Hours

Employees have opportunities for additional earnings through overtime, weekend work, and specialized after-hours emergency response projects.

Entry-level technicians start at $19/hour for regular work and $36/hour for qualifying after-hours emergency projects, with higher base wages available for employees who bring relevant experience and skills.

Out-of-town opportunities are also available. Less than 15% of our work requires overnight travel. When overnight travel is required, private hotel accommodations and per diem are provided by the company at no cost to the employee.

You report to our facility — you aren't responsible for driving your personal vehicle from job site to job site.

What You'll Actually Do

Environmental Field Technicians work alongside our operators and supervisors on a variety of industrial, environmental, and emergency response projects.

Your work may include:

• Industrial and environmental cleanup
• Decontamination of structures, machinery, equipment, and buildings
• Power washing and industrial cleaning
• Shoveling, sweeping, and material removal
• Setting up and handling hoses and vacuum equipment
• Confined-space entry into tanks and pits with required training and safety procedures
• Operating or assisting with skid-steers, forklifts, vacuum equipment, and other specialized equipment
• Deploying oil-spill booms and other environmental response equipment
• Assisting with spill cleanup and Emergency Response projects
• Maintaining clean, organized, and safe job sites
• Completing daily reports, time sheets, and required electronic forms
• Following company, customer, and site-specific health and safety procedures

Who Thrives Here?

This is NOT a desk job or indoor position.

Some of our best team members have come from:

• Construction
• Landscaping
• Excavation
• Roofing
• Demolition
• Utility work
• Industrial cleaning
• Manufacturing
• Environmental services
• Truck driving
• Farming/agriculture
• Warehousing
• Mechanical or equipment operation
• Military and skilled-trades backgrounds

You do not need experience in environmental cleanup to apply.

If you're dependable, comfortable getting dirty, willing to work outdoors, able to handle physical work, and interested in learning new skills, we can teach you the environmental side of the job.

This Job Is a Great Fit If You:

• Prefer being active instead of sitting behind a desk
• Like working outdoors and don't mind getting dirty
• Enjoy working with trucks, tools, and equipment
• Want overtime and opportunities to earn additional money
• Want to learn a skilled trade
• Are interested in eventually earning a CDL
• Want a job with advancement potential instead of another seasonal labor position
• Take pride in showing up, working hard, and being part of a crew

What We Need From You

• Valid driver's license
• Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record
• Chauffeur's license is a plus
• Ability to pass required drug and alcohol testing, including marijuana, in accordance with applicable federal/company requirements
• Ability to pass a satisfactory background check; circumstances are reviewed on a case-by-case basis
• Ability to pass required HAZWOPER and/or DOT physical requirements, depending on job duties and licensing
• Ability to safely perform a physically demanding job
• Ability to lift, carry, and pull hoses/equipment weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability and willingness to follow safety procedures and instructions
• Dependable attendance
• Strong work ethic
• Willingness to learn — we'll provide the training

More Than a General Labor Job

Young’s Environmental has been family-owned and operated since 1989. We offer steady, year-round work and the opportunity to turn an entry-level field position into a skilled career.

Start as a Field Technician. Learn the industry. Gain certifications. Learn equipment. Pursue your CDL. Increase your earning potential. Move into an Operator or leadership role.

If you're willing to work, we're willing to invest in your growth.

Apply today and build your career with Young’s Environmental Cleanup, Inc.

Young’s Environmental Cleanup, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are proud to be a Military & Veteran Friendly Employer.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any experience in environmental, industrial, energy, agriculture, or manufacturing work?
• Do you understand that you MUST be able to pass a background check, have a clean MVR, and a negative pre-employment drug test INCLUDING marijuana due to the safety sensitive nature of this position?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person