Environmental Field Technician Environmental Field Technician Services In-person · Upp

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.

• Perform work under the direct guidance of a Supervisor or Foreman involving the remediation of cleanup regarding hazardous waste and materials.
• Ensure that Health and Safety is 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” based on the rotating “On‑Call” schedule for Emergency Response. May require out‑of‑town travel. Length of travel will be dependent on service center and ongoing projects.
• Ability to work under adverse conditions (heat & cold).
• Physically able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when necessary and lift > 50 lbs routinely.
• Accountability and punctuality.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

• Pass a Pre‑Employment Physical, Drug Screen and Alcohol testing.
• Pass a Pre‑Employment Background Screening.
• Pass the Company’s Auto Insurance Qualifiers.
• 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 the first 45 days of employment.
• Able to read, write, and understand the English language, and able to follow verbal and written instructions.

• Valid Driver’s License.

• 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.
• 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Benefits.

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.