Industrial Cleaning Operator-1

Republic Services; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

PTO

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Employee discounts

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking an Industrial Cleaning Operator to remove industrial waste at customer sites using equipment such as vacuum trucks and high-pressure water equipment. When not on-site, responsibilities include loading/unloading at the facility and assisting with waste bulking, receiving, and transferring.

Candidates must pass a 40-hour HAZWOPER training upon hire and be capable of operating heavy and light equipment with attention to safety and detail.

Qualifications

• Must pass 40-hour HAZWOPER Training upon hire.
• Ability to operate heavy and light equipment (tanker, vacuum truck, forklift, pallet-jack).
• Ability to prioritize, stay focused and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Operate light and heavy equipment related to cleanup (tanker, vacuums, box trucks, sewer cleaners).
• Respond to customer spills and emergencies.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip DOT inspections and maintain vehicle logs.
• Perform general housekeeping and equipment/site maintenance.

Skills

Equipment operation

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Driver's license

Education

HAZWOPER Training

Tools

Tanker truck

Vacuum truck

Forklift

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Industrial Cleaning Operators are responsible for removing industrial waste from customer's facilities using equipment such as vacuum trucks and high pressure water equipment. When Industrial Cleaning Operators are not working on a customer's site or responding to emergency spills, they are working at our facility loading and off-loading trucks and assisting with waste bulking, receiving, and transferring.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates light and heavy equipment relating to clean-up, including: tanker, roll-off, liquid and turbo vacuums, box trucks, and sewer cleaners.
• Responds to customer spills and emergencies.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip Department of Transportation inspections.
• Maintains vehicle logs.
• Performs general housekeeping, including maintenance of equipment and site.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to use heavy and light equipment, such as tanker, vacuum truck, 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
• A valid driver's license may be required for some positions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to pass 40-hour HAZWOPER Training upon hire.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

• 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.
• Retirement 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

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

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 services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.

In 2025, Republic's total company revenue was $16.6 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $5.3 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.

Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.

Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 42,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.

Our company values guide our daily actions:

• Safe : We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
• Committed to Serve : We go above and beyond to exceed our customers' expectations.
• Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.
• Driven : We deliver results in the right way.
• Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.

We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where e