Republic Services
Provider of non‑hazardous solid waste collection, recycling, disposal and energy services.
(DoD SkillBridge) HOH 26-2 Cohort
Rotational leadership program in waste services operations for transitioning veterans
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Operations Supervisor role focuses on employee safety, problem‑solving, and delivering service excellence, combining strategic oversight with hands‑on daily operations. This position is available nationwide. The Fleet Maintenance Supervisor oversees a maintenance shop, leads a technician team, ensures preventive maintenance of trucks, containers, and heavy‑duty equipment, and schedules work to meet safety, compliance, and productivity goals. This role is also nationwide. • Fleet Maintenance Supervisor leads technician teams for preventive maintenance of fleet equipment nationwide.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸preventive maintenance
- ▸technician leadership
- ▸shop oversight
- ▸work scheduling
- ▸safety compliance
- ▸productivity management
What You Bring
Candidates must be active‑duty U.S. Armed Forces members within one year of their end‑of‑service date, possess strong written and verbal communication skills, be highly motivated, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment. • Open to any active‑duty rank, enlisted or officer, within 180 days before separation. • Must be within one year of end‑of‑service date and demonstrate strong communication and task‑management skills.
Requirements
- ▸active‑duty
- ▸us armed
- ▸1‑year
- ▸communication
- ▸task‑management
- ▸motivated
Benefits
Republic Services partners with the Department of Defense SkillBridge Program, offering transitioning veterans an up‑to‑180‑day training opportunity while they continue receiving military pay and benefits. Participation requires command authorization and is open to any rank, enlisted or officer. The SkillBridge opportunities include the Operations Manager Accelerated Program (OMAP), an 18‑month rotation through core business functions that provides technical and leadership development and exposure to senior leaders. OMAP locations span multiple states such as Manteca, CA; Phoenix, AZ; Oklahoma City, OK; Arlington, TX; Winder, GA; Concord, NC; Fairfax, VA; Peabody, MA; Fall River, MA; Pontiac, MI; Delano, MN; Flowood, MS; Kenedy, TX; Great River, NY; Tampa, FL; and York, PA. SkillBridge participants are not employed or paid by Republic Services during the program; the DoD continues their pay and benefits. Upon completion, graduates may apply for paid positions offering competitive wages, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and other benefits. Republic Services is an equal‑opportunity employer that values teamwork, safety, technology, and sustainability, offering growth opportunities and a supportive culture where effort is appreciated and teammates have each other's backs. • Participants retain DoD pay and benefits during SkillBridge; no compensation from Republic Services. • Post‑program roles offer competitive wages, full medical/dental/vision coverage, retirement match, ESPP, and employee discounts.
Work Environment
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