ES Field Technician II

About the role

The Environmental Services (ES) Field Technician II works under general supervision, receives general work instructions, and applies limited judgment in resolving problems. Work is semi-routine in nature, and the incumbent makes decisions within a moderate scope, while also having the opportunity to train or guide less experienced team members. This role performs operational functions related to emergency response, hazardous and non-hazardous spill clean-up, and hazmat decontamination work.

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 regular business hours and after hours.
• Performs general housekeeping, including maintenance of equipment and the work site.
• Operates light and heavy equipment relating to clean-up, including roll-off truck, vacuum truck, box trucks, skid steer, forklift, pumps, and pallet-jack.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip Department of Transportation Inspections and maintains vehicle logs.
• Performs all responsibilities safely and efficiently, ensuring adherence to all safety policies and regulations that govern job performance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to pass 40-hour HAZWOPER Training upon hire.
• Ability to position self to move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Experience working with light and heavy equipment and responding to hazardous and non-hazardous emergencies or cleanup.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend documents such as operational, technical, process, safety, and quality instructions.
• Skilled in using hand and shop tools and instruments.
• Understands the dangers of working with or around chemicals and is able to read and understand safety data sheets to take necessary steps to mitigate 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.
• Positive attitude and high level of mental resilience.
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules, promotes the Company’s safety standards.
• Ability to use heavy and light equipment, such as forklift, pallet-jack, skid steer, and other equipment.
• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
• Must be able to prioritize, stay focused, and handle multiple, diverse responsibilities.
• Proficiency with light tablet/PC use.
• General understanding of waste management process, including waste manifests.
• Class C driver's license with Hazmat endorsement is preferred.
• Current confined space entry certificate or ability to obtain upon hire is preferred and may be required in some locations.
• Some states may require a certificate to operate equipment (e.g., man-lift, hoisting license, scissor lift).
• A valid driver's license may be required for some positions.

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).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).

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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 help deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.

In 2025, Republic’s total company revenue was $16.6 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $5.3 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. Our 42,000 team members understand that it’s 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.

We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86 and our inclusive, diverse culture where every voice counts. In 2024, our team positively impacted 5.1 million people through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants, focusing on building sustainable neighborhoods.