Onsite Environmental Technician

Republic Services; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision plans

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking an Onsite Environmental Technician in Lansing, MI to support hazardous and non-hazardous waste packaging, labeling, and spill response on client sites. The role requires operating forklifts, inspecting drums, and ensuring safe loading of waste hauling vehicles.

Qualified candidates will pass the 40-hour HAZWOPER training and demonstrate accuracy, focus, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must have 40-hour HAZWOPER Training prior to hire.
• Able to operate heavy equipment including forklift and pallet-jack per job need.
• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in waste pickups at the facility.
• Package and label waste to maintain compliance.
• Participate in spill response on client site as needed.
• Operate forklifts and inspect drums for integrity and compliance.
• Ensure safe loading/unloading of waste hauling vehicles.
• Perform waste stream sampling and profiling.

Skills

HAZWOPER training

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

Hand tools

Shop tools

Instruments

Job description

Onsite Environmental Technician### Onsite Environmental TechnicianApply: Lansing, MI, USA: Full time: Posted Today: R-187001**POSITION SUMMARY:** Responsible for assisting in the collection, identification and proper packaging and/or lab packing of hazardous and non-hazardous waste as well as administrative duties at the client site as well as spill response activities on site.**PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Making waste pickups throughout a customer's facility.* Conducting chemical bulking and consolidation.* Packaging and labeling waste products to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance.* Participating in spill response on customer's site as needed.* Operating forklifts.* Inspecting drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance.* Ensuring the safe loading and unloading of waste hauling vehicles.* Completing waste stream sampling and profiling.* Performs other duties as assigned.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:*** Ability to use heavy and light equipment, such as 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**Eligible employees can elect to participate in: • 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.