Onsite Hazardous Waste & Spill Technician

Republic Services; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Republic Services in Michigan is seeking a Hazardous Waste Technician to assist in collection, packaging, labeling and on-site spill response at client facilities. You will also perform administrative duties and operate equipment on site.

The role requires passing the 40-hour HAZWOPER training, a valid driver's license, and a safety-focused approach. This full-time position offers benefits and opportunities to grow within a national environmental services leader.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate heavy and light equipment including forklift.
• Demonstrated safety-focused approach with attention to detail.
• Must pass 40-hour HAZWOPER training upon hire.
• Valid driver's license may be required for some positions.

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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HAZWOPER training certification

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Hand tools

Shop tools

Job description

Republic Services in Michigan is seeking a Hazardous Waste Technician to assist in collection, packaging, labeling and on-site spill response at client facilities. You will also perform administrative duties and operate equipment on site.

The role requires passing the 40-hour HAZWOPER training, a valid driver's license, and a safety-focused approach. This full-time position offers benefits and opportunities to grow within a national environmental services leader.