Field Operations Lead – Environmental Services

Republic Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking an Operations Lead to oversee on-site field operations for environmental services projects. The role involves leading crews, coordinating resources, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while translating business priorities into execution.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive performance and maintain high standards in waste handling and processing. Ideal candidates have strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability

Qualifications

• Knowledge of environmental operations, waste handling/processing, recycling techniques and safety/regulatory standards.
• Strong operational judgement, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of receiving, purchasing, work orders, special licenses, and DOT training.
• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail.
• Must be able to prioritize, stay focused and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• A special license – such as CDL – or certificate may be required or preferred for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct daily work activities to ensure safe, compliant and efficient waste handling operations.
• Support operations leaders by coordinating crews, equipment, materials and schedules to meet operational goals.
• Promote and enforce safety procedures, provide operational training, and elevate performance feedback as appropriate.
• Oversee inventory compliance, supplies, and coordination with vendors, transporters, and treatment facilities.
• Direct material receipt and off-loading operations into facility storage and waste processing systems.
• Ensure safe and effective waste treatment, including sampling, analysis, treatment simulations, and post-treatment verification.
• Make operational decisions consistent with waste profile data and facility operating permits, including batch clearance approvals for filtering of effluent.
• Review, complete, and sign required documentation, including RCRA manifests and related regulatory records.

Skills

Safety standards

Operational judgment

Problem solving

Decision making

Receiving & purchasing

DOT training

Attention to detail

Prioritization

CDL

Job description

Republic Services is seeking an Operations Lead to oversee on-site field operations for environmental services projects. The role involves leading crews, coordinating resources, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance while translating business priorities into execution.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive performance and maintain high standards in waste handling and processing. Ideal candidates have strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability