Republic Services
Environmental Services Field Technician I
The Environmental Services (ES) Field Technician I works under close supervision, receives detailed work instructions, and applies basic judgment in resolving routine issues. The incumbent troubleshoots basic problems and identifies deviations from accepted practices. The Environmental Services (ES) Field Technician I performs operational functions related to emergency response, hazardous and non-hazardous spill clean-up, and hazmat decontamination work. The principal responsibilities include: Performs tank cleaning, oil spill cleanup, drum handling, decontamination, sweeping and shoveling, high-pressure washing, and various other remedial activities in confined space entry, such as manholes. Responds to customer spills and emergencies during normal business hours and after hours. Performs general housekeeping, including maintenance of equipment and work site. Performs all responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring adherence to all safety policies and regulations that govern job performance. Appropriately sets up and uses various equipment (i.e., pumps, trailer-mounted generators, air compressors, light towers, pallet-jack, skid steer). Performs other related duties as assigned. Preferred qualifications include: Ability to read, write, and comprehend documents such as operational, technical, process, safety, and quality instructions. Knowledge of chemicals and ability to understand safety data sheets for the necessary steps required to mitigate any dangers. Willingness to provide input on working practices to ensure departmental goals are met and exceeded. Has the confidence to inform colleagues of unsafe working practices or conditions. A positive attitude and high level of mental resilience. Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth, promotes the Company's safety standards. Proficiency with light tablet/PC use. Skilled in using hand and shop tools and instruments. Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail. Must be able to prioritize, stay focused, and handle multiple, diverse responsibilities. Current confined space entry certificate or ability to obtain upon hire is preferred and may be required in some locations. A valid driver's license may be required for some positions. Minimum qualifications include: 0 - 2 Years relevant work experience. Experience working with light and heavy equipment and responding to hazardous and non-hazardous emergencies or cleanup. Ability to pass 40-hour HAZWOPER Training upon hire. Ability to position oneself to move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Pay Range: $18.52 - $27.78 Rewarding compensation and benefits include: Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. Health care and dependent care spending accounts. Short- and long-term disability. Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). Employee discount programs. 401(k) plan with a generous company match. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world. Our company values guide our daily actions: Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities. Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers' expectations. Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment. Driven: We deliver results in the right way. Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person. We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 4.6 million people in 2023 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods. Republic Services' strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers' multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets. We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation. Our comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need. Republic's recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth. The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nation's first integrated plastics recycling facility. This innovative site processes rigid plastics from our recycling centers, producing recycled materials that promote true bottle-to-bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North America. We continue to advance decarbonization at our landfills. As demand for renewable energy continues to grow, we have 70 landfill gas-to-energy projects in operation and plan to expand our portfolio to 115 projects by 2028. Recent recognition includes: Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies CDP Discloser Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies Fortune World's Most Admired Companies Great Place to Work Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global
The Environmental Services (ES) Field Technician I works under close supervision, receives detailed work instructions, and applies basic judgment in resolving routine issues. The incumbent troubleshoots basic problems and identifies deviations from accepted practices. The Environmental Services (ES) Field Technician I performs operational functions related to emergency response, hazardous and non-hazardous spill clean-up, and hazmat decontamination work. The principal responsibilities include: Performs tank cleaning, oil spill cleanup, drum handling, decontamination, sweeping and shoveling, high-pressure washing, and various other remedial activities in confined space entry, such as manholes. Responds to customer spills and emergencies during normal business hours and after hours. Performs general housekeeping, including maintenance of equipment and work site. Performs all responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring adherence to all safety policies and regulations that govern job performance. Appropriately sets up and uses various equipment (i.e., pumps, trailer-mounted generators, air compressors, light towers, pallet-jack, skid steer). Performs other related duties as assigned. Preferred qualifications include: Ability to read, write, and comprehend documents such as operational, technical, process, safety, and quality instructions. Knowledge of chemicals and ability to understand safety data sheets for the necessary steps required to mitigate any dangers. Willingness to provide input on working practices to ensure departmental goals are met and exceeded. Has the confidence to inform colleagues of unsafe working practices or conditions. A positive attitude and high level of mental resilience. Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth, promotes the Company's safety standards. Proficiency with light tablet/PC use. Skilled in using hand and shop tools and instruments. Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail. Must be able to prioritize, stay focused, and handle multiple, diverse responsibilities. Current confined space entry certificate or ability to obtain upon hire is preferred and may be required in some locations. A valid driver's license may be required for some positions. Minimum qualifications include: 0 - 2 Years relevant work experience. Experience working with light and heavy equipment and responding to hazardous and non-hazardous emergencies or cleanup. Ability to pass 40-hour HAZWOPER Training upon hire. Ability to position oneself to move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Pay Range: $18.52 - $27.78 Rewarding compensation and benefits include: Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. Health care and dependent care spending accounts. Short- and long-term disability. Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance. Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). Employee discount programs. 401(k) plan with a generous company match. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world. Our company values guide our daily actions: Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities. Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers' expectations. Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment. Driven: We deliver results in the right way. Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person. We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 4.6 million people in 2023 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods. Republic Services' strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers' multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets. We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation. Our comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need. Republic's recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth. The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nation's first integrated plastics recycling facility. This innovative site processes rigid plastics from our recycling centers, producing recycled materials that promote true bottle-to-bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North America. We continue to advance decarbonization at our landfills. As demand for renewable energy continues to grow, we have 70 landfill gas-to-energy projects in operation and plan to expand our portfolio to 115 projects by 2028. Recent recognition includes: Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies CDP Discloser Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies Fortune World's Most Admired Companies Great Place to Work Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global