Operations Lead

Republic Services

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 69,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental and vision plans

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

ESPP

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking an Operations Lead to oversee daily field operations, coordinate crews and resources, and translate business priorities into on-site execution with strict safety compliance. You will drive performance while coordinating with cross-functional teams and maintaining regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, operational judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment at our San Jose facility.

Qualifications

Knowledge of environmental operations, waste handling/processing, recycling techniques and safety/regulatory standards.
Strong operational judgement, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Must be able to prioritize, stay focused and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and direct daily work activities to ensure safe, compliant and efficient waste handling operations.
Support operations by coordinating crews, equipment, materials and schedules to meet goals.
Promote and enforce safety procedures and provide operational training.

Skills

Waste handling

Regulatory compliance

Safety management

Operational judgment

Problem solving

Prioritization

Tools

CDL

DOT training

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Operations Lead is a hands-on role, working alongside the team and cross functional teams, leading daily field operations for environmental services projects. The Operations Lead oversees crews, coordinates resources, and drives operational performance while maintaining strict adherence to safety and regulatory standards. The Operations Lead serves as the primary on-site leader responsible for translating business priorities into execution.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate and direct daily work activities to ensure safe, compliant and efficient waste handling operations.
Support operations leaders by coordinating crews, equipment, materials and schedules to meet operational goals.
Promote and enforce safety procedures, provide operational training, and escalat(e?)? performance feedback as appropriate.
Oversee inventory compliance, supplies, and coordination with vendors, transporters, and treatment facilities.
Ensure proper housekeeping, storage, and handling of waste, chemicals, and processing areas.
Direct material receipt and off-loading operations into facility storage and waste processing systems.
Ensure safe and effective waste treatment, including sampling, analysis, treatment simulations, and post-treatment verification.
Make operational decisions consistent with waste profile data and facility operating permits, including batch clearance approvals for filtering of effluent.
Review, complete, and sign required documentation, including RCRA manifests and related regulatory records.
Collaborate with facility team of any maintenance requirements for transportation equipment.
Participate in emergency response activities and perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of environmental operations, waste handling/processing, recycling techniques and safety/regulatory standards.
Strong operational judgement, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Knowledge of receiving, purchasing, work orders, special licenses, and DOT training.
Demonstrates, accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail.
Must be able to prioritize, stay focused and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
A special license – such as CDL – or certificate may be required or preferred for some positions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

2 -4 years of related field or operational experience.
A valid driver’s license with an MVR that complies with company standards

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is $36.55 to $50.27* which reflects theminimumwagein multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.

Bonus Plan Details (if applicable):

Rewarding Compensation and 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 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.

In 2025, Republic’s total company revenue was $16.6 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $5.3 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.

Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.

Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 42,000 team members understand that it’s not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.

We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 5.1 million people in 2024 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.

Our company values guide our daily actions:

Safe : We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
Committed to Serve : We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.
Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.
Driven : We deliver results in the right way.
Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.

STRATEGY

Republic Services’ strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers’ multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets.

We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.

With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers.

Recycling and Waste

We continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13 million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick-ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling. In addition, we are cross-selling new products and services to better meet our customers’ specific needs.

Environmental Solutions

Our comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need.

Sustainability Innovation

Republic’s recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth.

The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility. These innovative sites process rigid plastics from our recycling centers, producing recycled materials that promote true bottle-to-bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North America.

Our customers are increasingly looking for decarbonization solutions, and we are leveraging our network of landfills to meet that need. Republic is committed to harnessing landfill gas, a natural byproduct of decomposing waste, and converting it to energy. Republic has partnered with renewable gas developers to construct Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) plants at our landfills, expanding beyond the 77 projects we currently have to make progress towards our goal to beneficially reuse 50% more biogas by 2030 (2017 baseline year).

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