Operations Lead - ES

Republic Services, Inc.; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

Health care spending accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) plan with company match

ESPP

PTO

Job summary

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking an Operations Lead in Stockton, CA to lead daily field operations for environmental services projects.

You will oversee crews, coordinate resources, and drive performance while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. You will translate business priorities into on-site execution, supervise waste handling, transportation, and daily facility activities, and support emergency responses as needed.

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.

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 escalate 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.

Skills

Environmental operations

Operational judgement

DOT training

Attention to detail

Multitasking

CDL license / certificate

Job description

Operations Lead - ES### Operations Lead - ESApply: CA-Stockton (Job Posting Site): Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-187846**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 escalate 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 $32.15 to $44.22\\* which reflects the minimum wage in multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.**Bonus Plan Details (if applicable):****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. • 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.