ES Field Technician III

Republic Services; Town of Massena (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental plans

Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Republic Services in the United States is seeking an ES Field Technician III who operates under minimal supervision, providing guidance to less-experienced teammates and sometimes leading a crew to respond to emergencies, spills, and hazmat decontamination tasks. You will perform tank cleaning, spill cleanup, and equipment operation, maintain vehicle logs, and ensure safety policies.

The role requires reading instructions, recognizing chemical hazards, and communicating with customers and

Qualifications

• Read, write and comprehend technical and safety instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform tank cleaning, oil spill cleanup, drum handling, decontamination, sweeping and shoveling, high-pressure washing in confined spaces.
• Respond to customer spills and emergencies during and after hours.
• Operate and maintain equipment and vehicle logs.
• Prepare daily reports and records for emergency response and cleanup operations.
• Ensure safety policies and regulations are followed.

Skills

Reading & comprehension

Safety awareness

Team leadership

Decision making

Multitasking

Equipment operation

Education

Confined space entry certification

Rescue certification

Lead & asbestos abatement license

CDL with hazmat endorsement

Tools

Forklift

Pallet-jack

Roll-off truck

Pumps

Vacuum truck

Skid steer

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The ES Field Technician III works under minimal supervision, receives broad work instructions, and applies decision-making skills to resolve moderately complex issues. The incumbent provides advice and guidance to less experienced team members and may act as a team leader. The ES Field Technician III performs operations functions related to emergency response and 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 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.
• Presents information and responds to questions from management, internal, and external customers.
• Performs all responsibilities safely and efficiently, ensuring adherence to all safety policies and regulations that govern job performance.
• May prepare, maintain, and track daily reports and records relative to emergency response and clean-up operations and other related systems, including regulatory agency and other documentation.
• 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.
• Understands the dangers of working with or around chemicals and able to read and understand safety data sheets to take the necessary steps required to mitigate those dangers
• Willingness to provide input on working practices to ensure departmental goals are met and exceeded.
• Has 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.
• Ability to use heavy and light equipment, such as forklift and pallet-jack. Skilled 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.
• Some states may require certificate to operate equipment (i.e. man-lift, hoisting license, scissor lift).
• Current confied space entry certificate/rescue certified or ability to obtain upon hire - preferred.
• Lead and asbestos abatement license - preferred.
• Class A/B CDL with tanker and class C with hazmat endorsement - preferred.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 4 - 7 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.

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is $23.55 to $32.40* which reflects the minimum wage in multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.

BONUS PLAN DETAILS (if applicable):

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.
• 401(k) 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

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.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental