Treatment Operator-5

Republic Services•Romulus, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Treatment Operator primarily works under the direction of the Operations Manager or a Supervisor providing a variety of services which includes processing waste through the treatment process, operating equipment such as filter presses, centrifuges, vacuums, pumps, and performing maintenance as needed. The Treatment Operator ensures all tasks are completed in a safe, effective and proficient manner, and that equipment is maintained according to company, regulatory and manufacturer standards. 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 2023, Republic’s total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 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 41,000 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, Committed to Serve, Environmentally Responsible, Driven, Human-Centered. 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 4.6 million people in 2023 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.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge on appropriate use and application of personal protective equipment.
Prior experience operating a forklift and/or filter press, centrifuge, vacuums or pumps.
Prior experience in treatment and/or disposal of industrial and hazardous waste.
Experience operating and maintaining class I wells.
Applicable state required certification for operation of Class I well.
Current 40-hour HAZWOPER Training or ability to pass course upon hire.
Understands the dangers of working with or around hazardous chemicals and is able to read and understand safety data sheets to take the necessary steps required to mitigate those dangers.
Willingness to provide input on working practices to ensure departmental goals are met and exceeded.
Has confidence to inform colleagues of unsafe working practices or conditions.
A positive attitude.
Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards.

Responsibilities

Maintains work area and other areas in a clean and orderly condition.
Maintains daily required regulatory agency and other documentation in a timely manner.
Accurately tracks treatment and/or disposal volumes.
Processes waste through the treatment processes in a safe, efficient and proper manner to meet production goals.
Operates waste treatment equipment which may include drying equipment, filter presses, centrifuges, vacuums and pumps.
May need to operate other plant equipment such as a forklift.
Effectively troubleshoots equipment issues and performs necessary preventive and corrective maintenance on all site equipment.
Maintains preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance documentation.
Supports other operations such as receiving, offloading, and deep well injection as required.
Communicates maintenance and/or regulatory issues effectively and timely to supervisor or manager.
Promotes harmonious working relationships with other employees.
Occasionally deals with external customers and vendors and maintains professionalism throughout these interactions.
Contributes to team goals and customer demands through effective communication and prioritization of a self-organized workload.
Supports a culture of safety as a priority by ensuring proper procedures are followed and may lead tailgate meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.