Environmental Solutions Field Technician II

Republic Services • Laveen, AZ

5d

About The Position

The Environmental Services Field Technician II works under general supervision, receiving general work instructions and applying limited judgment to resolve problems. The work is semi-routine, with decisions made within a moderate scope. The role may also train or guide less experienced team members. The technician performs operational work involving emergency response, hazardous and non-hazardous spill cleanup, and hazardous-materials decontamination.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to pass 40-hour HAZWOPER training upon hire.
• Ability to position oneself to move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Experience working with light and heavy equipment and responding to hazardous and non-hazardous emergencies or cleanup.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend operational, technical, process, safety, and quality documents.
• Skill in using hand and shop tools and instruments.
• Understand chemical hazards and read safety data sheets to take necessary steps to mitigate dangers.
• Ability to use heavy and light equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and skid steers.
• Ability to adhere to company policies and promote company safety standards.
• Demonstrate accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize, stay focused, and handle multiple, diverse responsibilities.
• Proficiency with light tablet/PC use.
• General understanding of waste management processes, including waste manifests.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to provide input on working practices to help meet and exceed departmental goals.
• Confidence to inform colleagues of unsafe working practices or conditions.
• Positive attitude and high level of mental resilience.
• Class C driver's license with Hazmat endorsement; preferred.
• Current confined-space entry certificate, or ability to obtain one upon hire; may be required in some locations.
• Equipment-operation certificates required in some states, such as for man-lifts or scissor lifts, or a hoisting license.
• A valid driver's license may be required for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Perform tank cleaning, oil spill cleanup, drum handling, decontamination, sweeping and shoveling, high-pressure washing, and other remedial activities, including confined-space work such as manhole entry.
• Respond to customer spills and emergencies during regular business hours and after hours.
• Maintain general housekeeping, equipment, and the work site.
• Operate light and heavy cleanup equipment, including roll-off trucks, vacuum trucks, box trucks, skid steers, forklifts, pumps, and pallet jacks.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip Department of Transportation inspections and maintain vehicle logs.
• Perform responsibilities safely and efficiently in accordance with safety policies and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage
• Dental plans
• Vision coverage
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed