ES Field Technician I-2

About the role

The Environmental Services (ES) Field Technician I works under close supervision, performing operational functions related to emergency response, hazardous and non-hazardous spill clean-up, and hazmat decontamination work. This position requires the ability to read, write, and comprehend operational, technical, process, safety, and quality instructions.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Ensures 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.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend documents such as (but not limited to) 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.
• 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, promoting 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

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). Paid Time Off (PTO). Benefits available at https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $17.65 to $24.25* which reflects the minimum wage in multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.

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.

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 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.