Pollution Prevention Field Technician - Sandia

Responsible for supporting recycling, waste management, and lead bank operations through material handling, inventory management, equipment operation, customer service, and environmental compliance activities. Performs facility inspections, processes recyclable and reusable materials, coordinates shipments, manages universal waste collection, and maintains accurate records to support site sustainability and waste reduction programs.

Conduct facility, equipment, and material inspections, inventories, and monitoring activities.

Operate forklifts, trucks, hoists, power tools, and other equipment to support recycling and waste management operations.

Collect, sort, process, and distribute recyclable and reusable materials.

Coordinate lead bank and recyclable material shipments, including packaging, labeling, tracking, and documentation.

Manage universal waste collection, screening, storage, and shipment preparation while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Maintain inventories and storage locations for recyclable materials, lead, and waste products.

Provide customer support, respond to inquiries, and process service requests.

Perform material preparation activities including cleaning, repair, weighing, palletizing, packaging, and labeling.

Generate, maintain, and submit required records, reports, and waste characterization documentation.

Ensure safe work practices and compliance with environmental, hazardous waste, and site procedures.

Performs other, related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of recycling, waste management, and environmental compliance regulations and procedures.

Skill in operating forklifts, trucks, pallet jacks, hoists, and other material-handling equipment safely and efficiently.

Ability to inspect, sort, package, label, and track recyclable, reusable, and universal waste materials.

Skill in inventory management, documentation, recordkeeping, and report preparation.

Ability to communicate effectively with customers, coworkers, and stakeholders while providing responsive customer service.

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, solve operational problems, and work independently while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

1 year experience conducting universal waste collection, packing, and shipment preparation activities at a waste management facility or 1 year experience managing recyclable materials at a waste management facility, including collecting, packing and preparing shipment.

Valid Drivers License

Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE L clearance

Pay: $33.61/HR

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 & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Benefits:

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For any concerns relating to Republic Services’ commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.

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…