Republic Services
Position Summary
The Operations Specialist manages and coordinates operational activities within a specific business area, ensuring processes and goals are followed. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring smooth and efficient daily operations by providing technical, administrative, and customer support; monitoring, analyzing, and improving operational performance, quality, and efficiency. The Operations Specialist will have a wide range of responsibilities, including technical support, troubleshooting, and process improvement. Principal Responsibilities Manages schedules, processes invoices, and coordinates driver routes; handles scheduling of waste pickups and equipment deliveries. Ensures efficient routing and resource allocation with dispatchers and holds driver daily debriefs. Responds to customer inquiries about waste and recycling procedures; addresses complaints and provides solutions related to waste collection or recycling issues; ensures customer satisfaction with waste management services. Identifies and resolves operational issues, such as equipment malfunctions and route delays. Monitors and reports waste collection and recycling data; ensures adherence to environmental regulations and waste management guidelines. Troubleshoots office system technical issues, assists with software problems, and ensures equipment functions correctly. Manages inventory, coordinates with other departments, and ensures smooth workflows. Maintains records of waste streams, recycling programs, and disposal sites. Generates reports on waste volumes, recycling rates, and other key performance indicators (KPIs). Prepares and distributes information on waste and recycling guidelines. Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary.
Qualifications
Excellent customer service and communication skills. Data analysis and reporting skills. Familiarity with waste and recycling regulations and practices. Advanced problem?solving and analytical skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of relevant software and systems.
Minimum Requirements
4?7 years of overall relevant work experience. Experience and/or background in property management, facilities maintenance, and handling EHS compliance related tasks.
Rewarding Compensation And Benefits
Eligible employees can elect to participate in: 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. Retirement plan with a generous company match. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
EEO STATEMENT
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. About The Company
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. In 2023, Republics total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills. Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day?to?day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer. Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 41,000 team members understand that its not just what we do that matters, but how we do it. 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.
STRATEGY
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 America 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. With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers. Recycling and Waste
We continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13 million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick?ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling. In addition, we are cross?selling new products and services to better meet our customers specific needs. Environmental Solutions
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. SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION
Republics 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 nations 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
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The Operations Specialist manages and coordinates operational activities within a specific business area, ensuring processes and goals are followed. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring smooth and efficient daily operations by providing technical, administrative, and customer support; monitoring, analyzing, and improving operational performance, quality, and efficiency. The Operations Specialist will have a wide range of responsibilities, including technical support, troubleshooting, and process improvement. Principal Responsibilities Manages schedules, processes invoices, and coordinates driver routes; handles scheduling of waste pickups and equipment deliveries. Ensures efficient routing and resource allocation with dispatchers and holds driver daily debriefs. Responds to customer inquiries about waste and recycling procedures; addresses complaints and provides solutions related to waste collection or recycling issues; ensures customer satisfaction with waste management services. Identifies and resolves operational issues, such as equipment malfunctions and route delays. Monitors and reports waste collection and recycling data; ensures adherence to environmental regulations and waste management guidelines. Troubleshoots office system technical issues, assists with software problems, and ensures equipment functions correctly. Manages inventory, coordinates with other departments, and ensures smooth workflows. Maintains records of waste streams, recycling programs, and disposal sites. Generates reports on waste volumes, recycling rates, and other key performance indicators (KPIs). Prepares and distributes information on waste and recycling guidelines. Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary.
Qualifications
Excellent customer service and communication skills. Data analysis and reporting skills. Familiarity with waste and recycling regulations and practices. Advanced problem?solving and analytical skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of relevant software and systems.
Minimum Requirements
4?7 years of overall relevant work experience. Experience and/or background in property management, facilities maintenance, and handling EHS compliance related tasks.
Rewarding Compensation And Benefits
Eligible employees can elect to participate in: 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. Retirement plan with a generous company match. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
EEO STATEMENT
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. About The Company
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. In 2023, Republics total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills. Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day?to?day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer. Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 41,000 team members understand that its not just what we do that matters, but how we do it. 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.
STRATEGY
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 America 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. With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers. Recycling and Waste
We continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13 million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick?ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling. In addition, we are cross?selling new products and services to better meet our customers specific needs. Environmental Solutions
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. SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION
Republics 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 nations 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
Barrons 100 Most Sustainable Companies CDP Discloser Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Ethispheres Worlds Most Ethical Companies Fortune Worlds Most Admired Companies Great Place to Work Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global
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