Clean Harbors reviews

3.2

54% would recommend to a friend

(583 total reviews)

Michael L. Battles and Eric W. Gerstenberg

57% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

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3.0
Jun 8, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

The pay is good, my particular department is wonderful, benefits right out the gate, well intentioned. You can feel positive about your jobs impact.

Cons

They claim they can't afford raises while pending what has to be (at least) in the upper hundreds of thousands in unnecessary building renovations. If you work on the field you will be worshipped as a god, if you work in home office you are a worthless pitiful thing. All acolades are awarded to top executives or those on the field. Internal communication is abysmal; I am constantly berated by field workers for things beyond my control. Regardless of how cruel they are, we are to handle them with kid gloves. They face no repercussions for harassing and insulting me on an almost daily basis. My manager seems to care, but they are stunted by upper management. I was passed over for a promotion (regardless of my years and seniority over the promoted individual) out of convenience during the pandemic, when that money would have mattered most. If you are not a boring white yes man, do not expect advancement internally. "Employee Assistance Program" that I contacted to assist with the mountains of anxiety and depression induced by an ever increasing workload is abysmal and unhelpful. I was first referred to their website better help, and after not meshing with my first Dr was told my "account was closed because they can't help me". The two therapists they got me never contacted me again. They can't even help solve the mental health problems they cause. Upper management completely out of touch. Being an individual is frowned upon. If youre an emotionless number, you will do well here.

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Clean Harbors Response
5y
Please immediately contact the suicide prevention hotline 800-273-8255 as suicide is never the answer. Do not give up hope. We have informed HR and Employee Engagement Team who will address these concerns. Thank you for sharing your pain and please get the support needed from the many avenues available; the hotline, HR and/or Employee Engagement.
5.0
Jun 8, 2021

AMAZING!

Recommend
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Pros

They truly care about employees and put a big focus on safety. They want to ensure each of our teammates go home to their families the way they came to work. Tons of opportunities for advancement across N. America. Benefits are awesome and they even offer Pet Insurance! I love my team and managers I support. Everyone is down to earth and very helpful and friendly. Training is top notch and ongoing. In fact, the co. now offers to cover 100% tuition at an accredited Big Ten school in the Midwest. You can obtain and AS, BS, or Master’s degree. Do you know how much college tuition is at Big Ten school?! Amazing benefit. I love how we support companies to care for the environment. Truly an organization that cares and provides opportunities.

Cons

Our ATS is outdated and clunky. They are working on paying high compensation for field positions. Processes need perfected, but again, they are always trying new ways to make things better.

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Clean Harbors Response
5y
Thank you for this wonderful review! Clean Harbors IS an amazing place to work. There are plethora of opportunities for growth and development. We strive to be the industry leader by offering excellent service to our customers and top notch total rewards benefit packages to our employees.
5.0
Jun 7, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Great pay Good management and room for growth

Cons

Being oncall commute from home

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Clean Harbors Response
5y
Thank you for this post! We agree that Clean Harbors is a GREAT company to work for! Drivers are truly valued at CHES and we offer excellent benefits for the right candidate!
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