Hazmat & Spill Response Field Technician I

Republic Services; Village of Altamont (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits covering family

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Dental and vision coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking an Environmental Services Field Technician I in the United States. You will perform basic spill response, decontamination, and related tasks under supervision, with emphasis on safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include equipment operation, site cleanup, and after-hours emergencies. The role requires ability to handle varied duties, operate light equipment, and comply with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend documents such as operational, technical, process, safety, and quality instructions.
• Current HAZWOPER training or ability to obtain within 40 hours of hire.
• Ability to move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Performs tank cleaning, oil spill cleanup, drum handling, decontamination, and other remedial tasks in confined spaces.
• Responds to customer spills and emergencies during and after normal hours.
• Maintains equipment and work site, ensuring safety policies and regulations are followed.
• Operates equipment such as pumps, generators, air compressors, and light towers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Reading/writing documents

Attention to detail

Team cooperation

Problem solving

Tools

Pumps

Air compressors

Light towers

Pallet-jack

Skid steer

Job description

Republic Services is seeking an Environmental Services Field Technician I in the United States. You will perform basic spill response, decontamination, and related tasks under supervision, with emphasis on safety and compliance.

Responsibilities include equipment operation, site cleanup, and after-hours emergencies. The role requires ability to handle varied duties, operate light equipment, and comply with safety standards.