Thermal Operator

Republic Services

Robstown (TX)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 39,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time Off

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Job summary

Republic Services in Robstown, TX is hiring a Thermal Operator to perform treatment and disposal of thermal waste in a safe, compliant manner. You will operate equipment and perform daily inspections while maintaining regulatory standards.

This role emphasizes accurate documentation, efficient handling of materials, and housekeeping, with opportunities to contribute to environmental solutions and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

Ability to use light equipment, such as forklift and pallet-jack.
Demonstrates, accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail.
Must be able to prioritize, stay focused and handle multiple, diverse responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Performs sample testing and lab work, and executes treatment required to meet discharge limitations.
Loads and unloads bulk and containerized materials using light equipment.
Operates equipment used in the collection, packaging, recycling, treatment, and disposal of thermal waste.
Performs daily inspections of facility and storage tanks.
Processes inbound and outbound paperwork including customer manifests.
Operates equipment to empty oil drums and transfer solids and fluids to storage tanks.
Performs general housekeeping, including cleaning tankers, and maintenance of equipment and site.
Performs other, related duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift

Pallet-jack

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Tools

Forklift

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Thermal Operator performs the operational functions relating to the treatment and disposal of thermal waste in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable regulations.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs sample testing and lab work, and executes treatment required to meet discharge limitations.
Loads and unloads bulk and containerized materials using light equipment.
Operates equipment used in the collection, packaging, recycling, treatment, and disposal of thermal waste.
Performs daily inspections of facility and storage tanks.
Processes inbound and outbound paperwork including customer manifests.
Operates equipment to empty oil drums and transfer solids and fluids to storage tanks.
Performs general housekeeping, including cleaning tankers, and maintenance of equipment and site.
Performs other, related duties as assigned. These are duties may not be specifically listed in this description, but which are within the general nature typically associated with the employee’s level of work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to use light equipment, such as forklift and pallet-jack.
Demonstrates, accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail.
Must be able to prioritize, stay focused and handle multiple, diverse responsibilities.

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.
Retirement 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.

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.

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.

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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