Field Service Technician I

Republic Services•Lewisberry, PA

About The Position

The Field Service Technician I responds to scheduled and emergency service calls in a timely manner. The role performs cleanup, spill response, COVID and hazardous-material decontamination, and other duties assigned by management that fall within the scope of work. Work is performed under the direct guidance of a Supervisor or Foreman and involves remediation and cleanup of hazardous waste and materials. Health and safety are the top priority, and the technician must follow safe work practices, policies, and processes. The work may include confined-space entry, manhole work, tank cleaning, oil-spill cleanup, drum handling, decontamination, sweeping, shoveling, high-pressure washing, and other remedial activities. The position includes rotating shifts, on-call emergency response, and potentially out-of-town travel, with travel duration depending on the service center and projects. New hires attend one week of paid training in Greensboro, North Carolina, with travel expenses paid by the company.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
Ability to work rotating shifts, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to participate in a rotating on-call schedule for emergency response.
Ability to travel out of town when required.
Ability to work in adverse conditions, including heat and cold.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary.
Ability to routinely lift more than 50 pounds.
Accountability and punctuality.
Ability to read, write, and understand English and follow verbal and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

Pass the pre-employment physical, drug screen, and alcohol testing.
Pass the pre-employment background screening.
Meet the company’s auto insurance qualifications.
Pass OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training.
Be able to obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) clearance; if required, obtain it within the first 45 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Respond to scheduled and emergency response calls in a timely manner.
Perform hazardous-waste and materials remediation and cleanup under the direct guidance of a Supervisor or Foreman.
Follow all safe work practices, policies, and processes, and prioritize health and safety.
Perform confined-space entry and related work, including manhole work, tank cleaning, oil-spill cleanup, drum handling, and decontamination.
Perform sweeping, shoveling, high-pressure washing, and other remedial activities.
Perform cleanup, spill response, COVID and hazardous-material decontamination, and other assigned work within the scope of the position.
Work rotating shifts and participate in the rotating on-call schedule for emergency response.
Travel out of town when required by the service center or ongoing projects.
Complete other related tasks as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee discount programs.
Retirement plan with a company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Paid Time Off (PTO).
Paid one-week new-hire training in Greensboro, North Carolina, with travel expenses paid by the company.