Senior Field Technician – Hazmat & Spill Cleanup

Republic Services, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental plans

Vision coverage

401(k) plan with a generous companyit

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Republic Services, Inc. seeks an ES Field Technician III to perform hazardous and non-hazardous spill cleanup, decontamination, and emergency response. You will work under minimal supervision, guide junior staff, and may lead a team on site.

Responsibilities include tank cleaning, equipment operation (roll-off, vacuum, forklift), safety compliance, and reporting. This role requires readiness for after-hours emergencies and adherence to regulations.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and comprehend documents such as operational, technical, process, safety and quality instructions.
• Understands the dangers of working with or around chemicals and able to read and understand safety data sheets to take necessary steps.
• Willingness to provide input on working practices to ensure departmental goals are met and exceeded.

Responsibilities

• Performs tank cleaning, oil spill cleanup, drum handling, decontamination, sweeping and shoveling, high-pressure washing, and various other remedial activities in confined space entry (manholes).
• Responds to customer spills and emergencies during normal business hours and after hours.
• Operates light and heavy equipment relating to cleanup (roll-off truck, vacuum truck, box trucks, skid steer, forklift, pumps, pallet-jack).
• Presents information and responds to questions from management and customers.
• Performs all responsibilities safely and adheres to safety policies and regulations.
• May prepare, maintain, and track daily reports and records related to emergency response and cleanup operations.

Job description

Republic Services, Inc. seeks an ES Field Technician III to perform hazardous and non-hazardous spill cleanup, decontamination, and emergency response. You will work under minimal supervision, guide junior staff, and may lead a team on site.

Responsibilities include tank cleaning, equipment operation (roll-off, vacuum, forklift), safety compliance, and reporting. This role requires readiness for after-hours emergencies and adherence to regulations.