Field Technician - Republic Services

Position Summary: The primary purpose of the position is to ensure that scheduled and Emergency Response Calls are answered in a timely manner Field Technicians are responsible for clean ups, spills, COVID and Hazmat Decon work and other duties delegated by management that are within the scope of work.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform work under the direct guidance of a Supervisor or Foreman involving the remediation of cleanups regarding hazardous waste and materials.
• Ensures that Health and Safety are the number one priority by complying with all safe work practices, policies, and processes and always acting in a safe manner
• Daily work will involve confined space entry,, such as manholes, tank cleaning, oil spill cleanup, drum handling, decontamination, sweeping and shoveling, high-pressure washing, and various other remedial activities.
• Ability to work a rotating shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays. "On-Call" is based on the rotating On-Call schedule for Emergency Response. May require out-of-town travel. The length of travel will be dependent on service center and on-going projects
• Ability to work under adverse conditions (heat & cold)
• Physically able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary and lift > 50lbs lbs routinely
• Accountability and punctuality
• performs other, related tasks as assigned

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Pass a Pre-Employment Physical, Drug Screen and Alcohol testing
• Pass a Pre-Employment Background Screening
• Pass the Company's Auto Insurance qualifications.
• Pass the OSHA HAZWOPER 40-hour training
• Must be able to obtain Transportation Worker (TWIC) clearance. This may not be applicable to all divisions. If required, must get within first 45 days of employment
• Able to read, write, and understand the English language, and able to follow verbal and written instructions

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Driver's License
• High School Diploma or GED

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage
Health care and dependent care spending accounts
Short- and long-term disability
Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee discount programs
A retirement plan with a generous company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)