Environmental Field Technician I – HazMat & Spill Response

Republic Services, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Health care and dependent care flexble

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance and AD&D

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Employee discount programs

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Benefits link provided

Job summary

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Services Field Technician I to assist with emergency response, hazardous and non-hazardous spill cleanup, and hazmat decontamination under supervision.

The role involves performing operational tasks, equipment setup, and adherence to safety standards. Ideal candidates read and follow safety instructions, understand chemical hazards, and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend documents such as safety, operational, and quality instructions.
• Knowledge of chemicals and ability to understand safety data sheets.
• Willingness to provide input on working practices to meet department goals.
• Ability to identify unsafe practices and raise concerns.
• Positive attitude with resilience and adherence to safety standards.
• Proficiency with light tablet/PC use.
• Skilled in using hand and shop tools and instruments.
• Current confined space entry certificate or ability to obtain upon hire (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Performs tank cleaning, oil spill cleanup, drum handling, decontamination, sweeping and shoveling, high‑pressure washing in confined spaces like manholes.
• Responds to customer spills and emergencies during and after normal hours.
• Maintains equipment and work site through general housekeeping.
• Follows safety policies and regulations and uses equipment properly (pumps, generators, air compressors, light towers, pallet-jacks, skid steers).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading & understanding docs

Safety awareness

Hand tools

Safety data sheets knowledge

Tools

Confined space entry knowledge

Job description

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking an Environmental Services Field Technician I to assist with emergency response, hazardous and non-hazardous spill cleanup, and hazmat decontamination under supervision.

The role involves performing operational tasks, equipment setup, and adherence to safety standards. Ideal candidates read and follow safety instructions, understand chemical hazards, and prioritize multiple tasks while maintaining a safe work environment.