Environmental Field Technician I: HazMat & Cleanup

Republic Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental plans and vision coverage

Health care and dependent care savings

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance and AD&D

401(k) plan with generous match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking a Field Technician to support hazardous waste cleanup, COVID and HazMat decon work, and related tasks under supervision. The role requires physical fitness, ability to lift over 50 lbs, and adherence to safety protocols on demanding sites.

You may work rotating shifts, be on-call for emergency responses, and travel as needed. A valid driver's license, OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training, and ability to obtain TWIC are preferred.

Qualifications

• Pass a Pre-Employment Physical, Drug Screen and Alcohol testing
• Pass a Pre-Employment Background Screening
• Pass the Company's Auto Insurance Qualifiers
• Pass the OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training
• Must be able to obtain Transportation Worker (TWIC) clearance. This may not be applicable to all divisions. If required, must get within first 45 days of employment
• Able to read, write, and understand the English language, and able to follow verbal and written instructions

Responsibilities

• Perform work under the direct guidance of a Supervisor or Foreman involving the remediation of cleanup regarding hazardous waste and materials.
• Ensures that Health and Safety is the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner
• Daily work will involve confined space entry such as manholes, tank cleaning, oil spill cleanup, drum handling, decontamination, sweeping and shoveling, high pressure washing and various other remedial activities.
• Ability to work a rotating shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. On-Call based on the rotating On-Call schedule for Emergency Response. May require out of town travel.
• Ability to work under adverse conditions (heat & cold)
• Physically able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary and lift > 50lbs routinely
• Accountability and punctuality
• Performs other, related tasks as assigned

Skills

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking a Field Technician to support hazardous waste cleanup, COVID and HazMat decon work, and related tasks under supervision. The role requires physical fitness, ability to lift over 50 lbs, and adherence to safety protocols on demanding sites.

You may work rotating shifts, be on-call for emergency responses, and travel as needed. A valid driver's license, OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training, and ability to obtain TWIC are preferred.