Field Service Technician I

Republic Services • Lewisberry, PA

3d

About The Position

The Field Service Technician I responds to scheduled and emergency service calls in a timely manner. Under the direct guidance of a Supervisor or Foreman, the technician performs cleanup and remediation involving hazardous waste and materials, spills, COVID and hazardous-material decontamination, and other work within the scope of service. The position prioritizes health and safety and requires compliance with applicable safe-work practices, policies, and processes.

Work may include confined-space entry, manholes, tank cleaning, oil-spill cleanup, drum handling, decontamination, sweeping, shoveling, high-pressure washing, and other remedial activities. The role involves rotating shifts and an on-call emergency-response schedule, including possible work on nights, weekends, and holidays. Out-of-town travel may be required, with duration depending on the service center and current projects. New hires must attend one week of paid training in Greensboro, North Carolina; the company pays travel expenses.

The work may take place in adverse heat or cold and requires the ability to wear personal protective equipment when necessary and routinely lift more than 50 pounds. Employees are expected to be accountable and punctual and to perform other related tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Able to work a rotating shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to participate in a rotating on-call schedule for emergency response.
• Able to travel out of town when required by service-center needs or ongoing projects.
• Able to work in adverse heat and cold conditions.
• Physically able to wear personal protective equipment when necessary and routinely lift more than 50 pounds.
• Accountability and punctuality.
• Able to read, write, and understand English and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Pass required pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol testing, and background screening.
• Meet the company's auto insurance qualifications.
• Pass OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training.
• Obtain Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) clearance if required for the division; if required, obtain it within the first 45 days of employment.
• Attend one week of paid new-hire training in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training is listed as a preferred qualification.

Responsibilities

• Respond to scheduled and emergency response calls in a timely manner.
• Perform hazardous-waste and materials cleanup and remediation under the direct guidance of a Supervisor or Foreman.
• Carry out cleanup, spill response, COVID and hazardous-material decontamination, and other work within the scope of service.
• Follow safe-work practices, policies, and processes, keeping health and safety the top priority.
• Perform duties such as confined-space entry, manhole work, tank cleaning, oil-spill cleanup, drum handling, decontamination, sweeping, shoveling, and high-pressure washing.
• Participate in the rotating on-call schedule for emergency response.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage
• Dental plans
• Vision coverage
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance
• 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)
• Company-paid travel expenses for required new-hire training

What This Job Offers

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