Onsite Hazardous Waste Tech | Forklift & Spill Response

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

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.