ES Field Technician I (Hillsboro, OR)

Republic Services; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Republic Services is hiring an Environmental Services Field Technician I in Hillsboro, OR. This role involves working under supervision to troubleshoot issues and perform services related to emergency response and spill clean-up.

Qualified candidates should have up to 2 years relevant experience and must pass HAZWOPER training upon hire. The position includes comprehensive benefits like medical coverage, disability, and a retirement plan with a generous company match.

Qualifications

• 0 - 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend operational and safety documents.
• Must be able to pass 40-hour HAZWOPER Training upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Responds to customer spills and emergencies.
• Performs operational functions related to spill clean-up.
• Ensures adherence to safety policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Understanding safety data sheets

Hand and shop tool proficiency

Attention to detail

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Environmental Services (ES) Field Technician I works under close supervision, receives detailed work instructions, and applies basic judgment in resolving routine issues. The incumbent troubleshoots basic problems and identifies deviations from accepted practices. The Environmental Services (ES) Field Technician I performs operational functions related to emergency response, hazardous and non-hazardous spill clean-up, and hazmat decontamination work.

PRINCIPLE 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.
• Performs all responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend documents such as 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.
• Has the 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, promotes 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 0 - 2 Years relevant work experience.
• 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.

Location: Hillsboro, OR.

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).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Benefits: https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

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. For any concerns relating to Republic Services’ commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.