OnSite Environmental Technician I

Republic Services; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 30,376 - 41,741; Full time

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a field position at our San Jose, CA site to assist in packaging and labeling hazardous and non-hazardous waste, perform waste handling, and support spill response activities on customer sites. The role involves operating forklifts, inspecting drums, and ensuring safe loading/unloading of vehicles.

Minimum qualifications include passing the 40‑hour HAZWOPER training on hire, with preferred experience operating heavy equipment and a valid driver’s license where

Qualifications

• Ability to use heavy 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 responsibilities.

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.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Attention to detail

Job description

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 and 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.
• Performing 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

• Must be able to pass 40‑hour HAZWOPER Training upon hire.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $22.05 to $30.30* which reflects the minimum wage in multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.

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.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Benefits at 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.