Industrial Cleaning Technician - Training Provided

reworld; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Reworld is hiring a Field Service Technician I to join our Field Services team. This hands-on role focuses on safe, meticulous cleanup and preparation of waste for transportation, requiring willingness to work in dirty, physical environments.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma or GED, is dependable, and comfortable traveling 10–25%, including overnight trips, while upholding safety standards and company procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Able to perform physically demanding work.
• Committed to safety and following procedures.
• Willing to travel 10–25% (including overnight).

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading tanks and tankers containing bulk liquids.
• Handling, packaging, and preparing hazardous and non‑hazardous materials for transportation.
• Using pressure washers, hand tools, power tools, hand trucks, forklifts, pneumatic tools, and other equipment.
• Removing materials from tanks, pits, and trenches during industrial and environmental cleanup projects.
• Inspecting equipment, hoses, and connections before and during work.
• Working in confined spaces, above or below ground, and on or around industrial equipment.
• Using industrial hygiene instrumentation and other specialized equipment as needed.
• Maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.
• Following Reworld procedures, OSHA requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Professionally representing Reworld while working independently or as part of a team at customer sites.
• Completing required safety and job‑related training.
• Performing other duties as assigned

Skills

Physical labor

Safety conscious

Team player

Instruction follow

Willing to learn

Travel readiness

Dependable

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Who we are

For more than 40 years, Reworld has been a leader in sustainable waste solutions, providing our customers with innovative solutions that help them achieve carbon-negative outcomes.

Our Vision

Reworld is leading the charge to a carbon-negative future through revolutionary sustainable materials management solutions that reduce, reuse, recycle and reimagine waste for the benefit of society and the environment.

Our Business

Reworld partners with businesses by offering cutting‑edge engineering and innovative solutions, to help customers reduce, reuse, recycle and recover value from waste streams and meet or exceed their sustainability goals.

Our Value

Reworld's differentiator comes from our ecosystem of technology, facilities and partnerships, trusted by the world's largest organizations to reimagine waste management for a smarter, more sustainable world.

All that we're missing is you.

About the role

Not afraid to get dirty? Your experience could be a great fit.

If you've worked in sanitation, janitorial services, industrial cleaning, restoration, waste services, environmental cleanup, pressure washing, construction cleanup, or another physically demanding job , you may already have many of the skills we're looking for.

Reworld is hiring a Field Service Technician I to join our Field Services team. This is a hands‑on job for someone who takes pride in working safely, isn't afraid to get dirty, and wants the opportunity to build skills in the environmental services industry.

What You'll Do

The Field Service Technician I is responsible for the cleanup and preparation for transportation of hazardous and non‑hazardous waste.

You'll perform a variety of hands‑on tasks, including:

• Loading and unloading tanks and tankers containing bulk liquids
• Handling, packaging, and preparing hazardous and non‑hazardous materials for transportation
• Using pressure washers, hand tools, power tools, hand trucks, forklifts, pneumatic tools, and other equipment
• Removing materials from tanks, pits, and trenches during industrial and environmental cleanup projects
• Inspecting equipment, hoses, and connections before and during work
• Working in confined spaces, above or below ground, and on or around industrial equipment
• Using industrial hygiene instrumentation and other specialized equipment as needed
• Maintaining a clean and orderly work environment
• Following Reworld procedures, OSHA requirements, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations
• Professionally representing Reworld while working independently or as part of a team at customer sites
• Completing required safety and job‑related training
• Performing other duties as assigned

You Could Be a Great Fit If You've Worked As A

• Sanitation Technician
• Industrial Cleaner
• Janitor or Custodian
• Environmental Services Technician
• Restoration or Cleanup Technician
• Pressure Washer
• Waste or Recycling Laborer
• Tank Cleaner
• Construction or Demolition Laborer
• Production or Manufacturing Sanitation Worker
• General Laborer

You don't need to come from the environmental services industry. Experience working safely in physical, messy, demanding environments can provide a strong foundation for this role.

What We're Looking For

• Show up, are dependable, and take pride in their work
• Aren't afraid of physical, hands‑on work
• Are comfortable working around waste and getting dirty
• Take safety seriously
• Work well as part of a team
• Can follow established instructions and procedures
• Are willing to learn new equipment and skills
• Are comfortable working in different weather conditions and environments
• Are willing to travel 10‑25% , including occasional overnight travel

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Walk, stand, sit, and climb throughout the workday
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Work from heights
• Work in confined spaces
• Qualify to wear a full‑face respirator
• Consistently work in varying weather conditions

Ready to Turn a Dirty Job Into a Career Opportunity? If you're the person who isn't afraid to roll up your sleeves, work hard, and tackle jobs others may shy away from, we want to hear from you.

Your background in cleaning, sanitation, restoration, waste services, manufacturing, or general labor could be the first step toward building a career in environmental and industrial field services.

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

Pay Transparency

Reworld is committed to paying its staff equitably, and we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages. The range below reflects Reworld's reasonable estimate of base

Please note that Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.