Clean Harbors Employee Reviews
Review this companyJob Title
All
Location
United States897 reviews
Sort by
Found 897 reviews matching the searchSee all 1,165 reviews
My manager specifically, is amazing. Other than that, there are no saving graces.
Prefer not to say (Former Employee) - La Porte, TX - July 22, 2021
Indeed Featured review
The most useful review selected by IndeedHardest part of the job is getting past all the corner cut by upper management. Problems trickle down from the top, and the main problem is the work morale/environment. Those who slack off and do nothing get rewarded, and those that work hard and help out wherever they can get rewarded by doing other people's jobs. The cliques are terrible as well.
Pros
Paid HAZWOPER training, good but expensive benefits
Cons
30 min. lunches, expensive benefits, no work morale
Was this review helpful?
N/a
Environmental Field Technician (Current Employee) - South Plainfield, NJ - July 20, 2021
Very risky Job too many dangerous possibilities. Unless your in management, sales or anything but field tech . Long on call hours every other week. Exhausting work and not properly compensated for.
Was this review helpful?
You are and will be replaces
Retail and pharmaceutical waste technician (Former Employee) - Bartow, FL - July 19, 2021
The company doesn’t care about its drivers at all the pay is ok but whatever you come in at is where you will stay don’t even think or ask about a raise because it will not happen
Was this review helpful?
Easy way to get into the industry
Insite Technician (Former Employee) - York, PA - July 5, 2021
Advancement is internal, I have watched several coworkers climb the ladder to supervisor and management positions during my years here. I have personally worked my way up from being a Technician, to a Wastewater Operator. Review reflects time as a technician, not time as a wastewater operator. Safe environment, lots and lots and lots (and lots) of training, and abundant opportunities to get further with your career goals. You'll wear many hats during your time here. Treat this company as a way to get into the environmental industry and develop yourself professionally. Approaching it with this mindset It pays off in spades.Pay is lower then it should be, but the other factors make up for it.High Turnover because inexperienced people expect a different environment. This field isn't for everyone.
Pros
Lots of Training, Promotes internally, Safety minded, Benifits, Networking
Cons
Pay is lower then average, stressful at times, Turnover
Was this review helpful?
Worst company in the WORLD to work for.
Technician (Former Employee) - Wilmington, CA - June 29, 2021
I would rate this company ZERO stars if I could. I don't believe this company could put in any more effort to show how little they value their employees. Some people there have not had raises in YEARS! 3-5-7 YEARS! That shouldn't even be legal in this country. It's a toxic environment of backbiting and incompetence. Like working with crabs in a basket. Worst all-around experience of my lifetime (not just job, but everything). I'm glad to be gone.
Pros
Better than nothing I guess, but not much better.
Cons
Unprofessional. Favoritism. Very long, hard hours, mandatory six day weeks.
Was this review helpful?
Do you have a family? Don't work here if ever want to see them
Technician, Foreman, Supervisor, Project Manager (Former Employee) - Kent, WA and San Jose, CA - June 21, 2021
Expect to work 60-100 hours a week, keep a packed suitcase in your car and expect to travel for weeks or months if necessary. If you're married and have kids, or looking to start a family, stay away. You'll never be home. Management doesn't care about you. You're just a number and can be easily replaced.
Pros
None
Cons
Meals and hotel are paid for when traveling for work
Was this review helpful?
Good with the bad
Me (Current Employee) - You - June 19, 2021
You would have to work here to know what people see in the company. Good help is hard to come by and management really doesn’t care. There are a few good people in the field but it’s not many.
Pros
Some good people do work here but they are mostly in the field
Cons
Management is subpar
Was this review helpful?
It’s okay
Warehouse Worker (Former Employee) - Houston, TX - June 14, 2021
No work life balance. Sometimes toxic environment. Many related relatives work together, and some don’t do as much work. Some supervisors are egotistical.
Pros
Older employees are supportive
Cons
Toxic
Was this review helpful?
Okay place to work if you’re willing to travel
Hydrovac Technician (Current Employee) - Deer Park, TX - June 14, 2021
Fun place to work. Travel 80% of the time so not a lot of family time but the pay is good. Most of the time you’re only working with one other guy so the work can some times be exhausting.
Pros
Paid Hotels, Per Diem good Benefits
Cons
Travel
Was this review helpful?
Just not for me
Enviromental Tech (Former Employee) - Roxana - June 10, 2021
Worked with good people. however, you never know what you have to do till last minute, always on call, really hard to have a life with this company I wouldn't do this job unless your single and wanna travel
Was this review helpful?
Jobs at Clean Harbors
Great place outside of the city
Compensation Analyst (Former Employee) - Norwood, MA - June 9, 2021
Great place for south of Boston. They have decent benefits and the people are great to work with. Everyone is very helpful throughout all the departments. The pay is competitive to the market and there is lots of opportunity to grow.
Was this review helpful?
Management
Field Technician (Former Employee) - Cannon Falls, MN - June 9, 2021
The management out of Cannon Falls is probably by far the worst I’ve ever worked for. They don’t really care about their employees and job security is none in the clean harbors vocabulary. I was told there was yearly raises and after two years I still hadn’t gotten a single one. I was was even more frustrated after learning all the new hires were coming in making more money than me, and whenever I asked about a raise they give some excuse and an empty promise that they will never keep. Career progression is almost impossible unless you bend over for management for a few years then you have a glimmer of hope and even then it’s not easy to come by. They ask for you to be available 24/7 unless you have time off approved, and trying to get time off is almost impossible. Benefits were good but quality of life and pay was horrific.
Pros
Benefits
Cons
No breaks
Was this review helpful?
Short on pay for some people.
Tech (Former Employee) - Deer Park, TX - June 3, 2021
You get promised a lot and eventually start to realize none of it will come true. High turnover rate and co workers you can’t count on half the time. People underpaid and not credited when they actually deserve it.
Cons
Pay, short hour, false hope
Was this review helpful?
Horrible place
Facility Technician (Former Employee) - Reidsville, NC - June 3, 2021
In the interview they say the company is like a family. But this is the worse family I’ve ever seen. They want you to work 6a-6p for little pay. They talk down to you and when your lucky they feed you scraps from the front office. They demand so much from you but will not even respect you or your family. This place is a HR nightmare
Pros
Overtime
Cons
Short breaks little pay
Was this review helpful?
Work life balance is non existent.
GM (Former Employee) - Randolph, MA - June 2, 2021
Many times where I had a vacation scheduled I was asked to cancel for the good of the company. If you went, call after call for emergencies. Also if you advance and make more than your direct report they did everything to stop the hiring. He know who he is.
Pros
Compensation
Cons
Everything else.
Was this review helpful?
Good ppl
Driller (Current Employee) - Houston, TX - May 25, 2021
Most guys are easy to work with you get to travel the country and meet all kinds of cultures it was a blast working for these guys if you need time off they will do there best to get it for you
Was this review helpful?
Overworked and underpaid
Facility Technician (Former Employee) - Reidsville, NC - May 24, 2021
They expect so much out of you for little money don’t waste your time you barely get holidays off or anything they act like you don’t have a life and it’s only about the company
Pros
The give you vacation time at the beginning
Cons
Low rate of pay
Was this review helpful?
Good place to work great benefits/ pays decent but Overtime is where the moneys at.
Field Service Technician (Current Employee) - South Plainfield, NJ - May 21, 2021
Company has great benefits and the pay is decent you mostly make good money because of all the Overtime. Work isn’t too hard but at times you do have to be on top of HR about your hours or pay coming correct which is annoying.
Pros
Benefits
Cons
No steady schedule
Was this review helpful?
Everyone is miserable
Payroll (Former Employee) - Massachusetts - May 20, 2021
The worst place I have ever worked for. I don’t know if it was just the department I was in, but it was the worst experience. The department head had no idea what they were doing, the other employees were constantly rude and disrespectful, and the turnover rate was extremely high. Quitting this place was the best part, save yourself the torment and don’t work here.
Pros
None
Cons
Everything
Was this review helpful?
Not a good place to work
Supervisor (Former Employee) - Houston, TX - May 17, 2021
Company acts like they care about employees but, management doesn't and will throw their employees under the bus very quickly. Most positions have a high turnover. The best thing is the amount of time you get to take off, of course that's if you are allowed to actually take the time. Their training is horrible, your just expected to figure it out. They call it the "Clean Harbor" way. There are some good people there that deserve much better.
Pros
Pto
Cons
Training, Work life balance, Advancement, Equipment, Management
Was this review helpful?
Toxic management and under-compensated work
Field Tech (Former Employee) - Undisclosed - May 11, 2021
Management is willing to overlook the needs of employees for their own personal needs/goals. I was told I would be doing very different work and projects than what I actually ended up doing. Unless you've been in this field long, your pay won't reflect the level of work they're asking you to perform. If you're looking to be used in the most convenient way management sees fit and be underpaid for the pleasure, look no further.
Pros
colleagues are often great
Cons
Terrible pay, terrible management, no room for forward mobility
Was this review helpful?
Want to know more about working here?
Ask a question about working or interviewing at Clean Harbors. Our community is ready to answer.Ask a QuestionOverall rating
2.9
5
203
4
252
3
256
2
147
1
307
Ratings by category
2.7Work/Life Balance
3.0Compensation/Benefits
2.6Job Security/Advancement
2.5Management
2.7Culture
Ratings from women
2.3
InHerSight Score2.3Personal Development
2.1Career Opportunities
2.6Family Support
Women rate the female-friendliness of their workplaces on InHerSight
Powered by
Compare Clean Harbors with
Questions about Clean Harbors
- If you were in charge, what would you do to make Clean Harbors a better place to work?14 people answered
- What is the best part of working at Clean Harbors?9 people answered
- What is the most stressful part about working at Clean Harbors?8 people answered
- What tips or advice would you give to someone interviewing at Clean Harbors?8 people answered
- What is the starting pay for a CDL driver? And Max pay?8 people answered
- How long do it take for them to call for a interview?8 people answered
- Does Clean Harbors allow transfers to different locations within the company?7 people answered
- What is the interview process like at Clean Harbors?7 people answered
- How long does it take to get hired from start to finish at Clean Harbors? What are the steps along t…6 people answered
- How often do raises occur at Clean Harbors?5 people answered
Clean Harbors Reviews by Job Title
Clean Harbors Reviews by Location
Explore popular careers in Clean Harbors
Discussion topics at Clean Harbors
Professional development
Mission and values
PTO and work-life balance
Work from home
COVID-19 response
What’s it like working at Clean Harbors?
Learn about Clean Harbors in popular locations
See all Clean Harbors locations- Companies
- Clean Harbors
- Employee Reviews