Hazardous Waste Handling Technician

Republic Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking technicians to support outside warehouse operations in Tampa, FL. Responsibilities include handling hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials, sampling contents, and consolidating drum contents for processing.

The role requires proper handling of equipment, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic environment. Training is provided for forklift operation and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Must pass 40-hour HAZWOPER Training upon hire.
• Experience handling hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials.
• Ability to operate heavy and light equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to prioritize, stay focused and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload drums, totes, and containers of hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials from trucks.
• Sample contents of drums, totes, and containers.
• Consolidate drum contents into larger containers for processing.
• Operate forklift under safety standards; forklift license not required, company-provided training.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Safety awareness

Education

HAZWOPER Training (40-hr)

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand tools

Job description

Republic Services is seeking technicians to support outside warehouse operations in Tampa, FL. Responsibilities include handling hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials, sampling contents, and consolidating drum contents for processing.

The role requires proper handling of equipment, adherence to safety standards, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic environment. Training is provided for forklift operation and safety compliance.