Environmental Solutions Field Technician II
Republic Services
Handles hazardous spill cleanup, tank cleaning, and emergency response using equipment.
12 days ago ago
Entry-level, Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Seattle, WA
Field
Company Size
42,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Non‑hazardous solid waste collection
Waste transfer
Waste disposal
Recycling services
Energy services
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Manufacturing
Retail
Special Waste
Hazardous Waste
Recycling
Role
What you would be doing
spill response
dot inspections
equipment operation
tank cleaning
site maintenance
safety compliance
- Responds to customer spills and emergencies during regular business hours and after hours.
- Performs pre-trip and post-trip Department of Transportation Inspections and maintains vehicle logs.
- Operates light and heavy equipment relating to clean-up, including roll-off truck, vacuum truck, box trucks, skid steer, forklift, pumps, and pallet-jack.
- Performs tank cleaning, oil spill cleanup, drum handling, decontamination, sweeping and shoveling, high-pressure washing, and various other remedial activities in confined space entry, such as manholes.
- Performs general housekeeping, including maintenance of equipment and the work site.
- Performs all responsibilities safely and efficiently, ensuring adherence to all safety policies and regulations that govern job performance.
What you bring
class c
hazwoper
forklift
confined space
tablet pc
2-4 years
- Class C driver's license with Hazmat endorsement is preferred.
- General understanding of waste management process, including waste manifests.
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend documents such as (but not limited to) operational, technical, process, safety, and quality instructions. Skilled in using hand and shop tools and instruments.
- Valid driver's license.
- Has the confidence to inform colleagues of unsafe working practices or conditions.
- Current confined space entry certificate or ability to obtain upon hire is preferred and may be required in some locations.
- Willingness to provide input on working practices to ensure departmental goals are met and exceeded.
- Some states may require a certificate to operate equipment (i.e., man-lift, hoisting license, scissor lift).
- Ability to pass 40-hour HAZWOPER Training upon hire.
- Proficiency with light tablet/PC use.
- 2 - 4 Years of relevant work experience.
- Ability to use heavy and light equipment, such as forklift, pallet-jack, skid steer, and other equipment. Skilled in using hand and shop tools and instruments.
- Understands the dangers of working with or around chemicals and is able to read and understand safety data sheets to take the necessary steps required to mitigate dangers.
- Experience working with light and heavy equipment and responding to hazardous and non-hazardous emergencies or cleanup.
- Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth, promotes the Company’s safety standards.
- Ability to position self to move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail. Must be able to prioritize, stay focused, and handle multiple, diverse responsibilities.
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
- Employee discount programs.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
- Great Place to Work
- 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
- Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
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Company
Overview
1981
Year Founded
Established as a regional waste hauler.
$16 Billion
2024 Revenue
Annual revenue achieved in 2024.
$2+ Billion
2024 Net Income
Net income for the year 2024.
- It operates collection, transfer, recycling centers, landfills and energy‑from‑waste facilities across the U.S.
- Typical projects include curbside residential pickup, commercial/industrial waste hauling, recycling operations and landfill gas‑to‑energy plants.
- Specialisms span residential and commercial collection, industrial waste services, recycling processing, hazardous waste treatment, and renewable energy generation.
- Safe – We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
- Committed to Serve – We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.
- Environmentally Responsible – We take action to improve our environment.
- Driven – We deliver results in the right way.
- Human-centered – We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.
35% emissions reduction
Net-zero greenhouse gas target
Aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 35% by 2030, aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
15% emissions reduction
Early achievement of interim target
Reduced operational greenhouse gas emissions by 15% as of 2023, meeting the 2025 interim target two years early.
40% material recovery increase
Resource recovery goal
Aims to increase the recovery of key materials by 40% by 2030, supporting circularity and resource efficiency.
50% biogas reuse increase
Biogas beneficial reuse target
Committed to increasing biogas sent to beneficial reuse by 50% by 2030, enhancing renewable energy generation.
- Open five new renewable natural gas plants; renewable-energy portfolio includes 86 projects
- Deploy collision-avoidance cameras on collection trucks (2,200+ units)
- Pace electrification: goal for 50% of new refuse vehicle purchases to be EVs by 2028
- Initiatives include landfill-gas-to-energy, polymer center for plastics circularity, recycling and organics programs
- Employee engagement goal: maintain ≥ 88% by 2030 (supports sustainability culture)
50% Ethnically Diverse Workforce
Diverse Workforce Representation
Half of the company's workforce is composed of ethnically diverse individuals, reflecting a commitment to inclusivity.
38% Leadership Roles by Women
Women in Top Leadership
38% of top leadership positions within the company are held by women, showcasing progress toward gender equality.
$75.8M with Diverse Suppliers
Diverse Supplier Spending
The company spent $75.8 million with certified diverse suppliers in 2022, aiming for $150 million by 2025.
82% Employee Satisfaction
Employee Satisfaction Rating
82% of employees rated the company as a great place to work in a 2024 survey, reflecting a supportive workplace culture.
- Established MOSAIC Council in 2013 to drive inclusion efforts, including recruiting partnerships, training, leadership development, and business resource group support.
- Removed college-degree requirements for many roles to broaden access and inclusivity.
- Aims to achieve 50% diversity in leadership roles by 2030.
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