Field Operations Lead - Waste & Safety

Republic Services, Inc.; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

Health care spending accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) plan with company match

ESPP

PTO

Job summary

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking an Operations Lead in Stockton, CA to lead daily field operations for environmental services projects.

You will oversee crews, coordinate resources, and drive performance while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. You will translate business priorities into on-site execution, supervise waste handling, transportation, and daily facility activities, and support emergency responses as needed.

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 escalate performance feedback as appropriate.
• Oversee inventory compliance, supplies, and coordination with vendors, transporters, and treatment facilities.
• Ensure proper housekeeping, storage, and handling of waste, chemicals, and processing areas.
• 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.
• Collaborate with facility team of any maintenance requirements for transportation equipment.
• Participate in emergency response activities and perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Environmental operations

Operational judgement

DOT training

Attention to detail

Multitasking

CDL license / certificate

Job description

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking an Operations Lead in Stockton, CA to lead daily field operations for environmental services projects.

You will oversee crews, coordinate resources, and drive performance while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. You will translate business priorities into on-site execution, supervise waste handling, transportation, and daily facility activities, and support emergency responses as needed.