Operations Lead - ES

Republic Services • Sacramento, CA

2d • $32 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Lead is a hands-on, on-site role leading daily field operations for environmental services projects. Working alongside the team and cross-functional groups, this position oversees crews, coordinates resources, and drives operational performance while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The Operations Lead translates business priorities into operational execution.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of related field or operational experience.
• Valid driver’s license with an MVR that complies with company standards.
• Knowledge of environmental operations, waste handling and processing, recycling techniques, and safety and regulatory standards.
• Strong operational judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of receiving, purchasing, work orders, special licenses, and DOT training.
• Accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize, stay focused, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• A special license, such as a CDL, or a certificate may be required or preferred for some positions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct daily work activities to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient waste-handling operations.
• Coordinate crews, equipment, materials, and schedules to support operational goals.
• Promote and enforce safety procedures, provide operational training, and escalate performance feedback as appropriate.
• Oversee inventory compliance and supplies, and coordinate with vendors, transporters, and treatment facilities.
• Ensure proper housekeeping, storage, and handling of waste and chemicals in processing areas.
• Direct material receipt and off-loading into facility storage and waste-processing systems.
• Oversee waste treatment, including sampling, analysis, treatment simulations, and post-treatment verification.
• Make operational decisions consistent with waste profile data and facility operating permits, including batch-clearance approvals for effluent filtering.
• Review, complete, and sign required documentation, including RCRA manifests and related regulatory records.
• Collaborate with the facility team on maintenance requirements for transportation equipment.
• Participate in emergency response activities and 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
• 401(k) 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