Ops Lead - ES

POSITION SUMMARY: The Ops Lead designates duties and provides direction for a work shift, project or crew for waste handling activities – including the sampling, analysis processing, documentation and disposition – which are received at or shipped from the facility. The Operations Lead ensures plant and personnel safety by enforcing safety procedures and providing training as required by plant management.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists supervisors in coordinating the activities of operations personnel.

• Oversees inventory compliance and the maintenance of supplies.

• Coordinates with vendors, transporters, and treatment facilities.

• Provides for housekeeping of all waste handling/processing areas of the plant and ensures the proper storage and handling of process chemicals.

• Directs off-loading operations for receipt of materials into the facility's storage and waste processing systems.

• Ensures the safe, effective treatment of wastes by providing: collection and analysis of waste samples from inbound trucks, and the treatment simulation of truck samples.

• Makes decisions consistent with waste profile data and facility operating permits.

• Determines batch clearance approvals for filtering of effluent.

• Collects post-treatment samples wastes to determine suitability for ultimate disposition of bulk quantities of treated waste.

• Notifies appropriate facility personnel of any maintenance requirements for plant and transportation equipment.

• Reviews and signs RCRA manifests.

• Ensures that all personnel abide by all safety rules and procedures.

• Trains facility personnel relating to processing procedures.

• Escalates individual performance feedback, positive and negative, to the direct leader in a timely manner.

• May substitute for workers during worker absence or to relieve bottlenecks in work congested areas.

• Participates directly in emergency response operations relating to activities conducted at the facility's site and transportation activities, both on and off-site, which involve the facility's equipment and personnel.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of personnel management, operations, equipment, waste processing and recycling techniques.

• Knowledge of receiving, purchasing, work orders, special licenses, and DOT training.

• Demonstrates, accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail.

• Must be able to prioritize, stay focused and handle multiple, diverse responsibilities.

• A valid driver’s license may be required for some positions.

• A special license – such as CDL – or certificate may be required for some positions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2 or more years of related experience.

Pay Range:

Bonus Plan Details (if applicable):

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 & 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)

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.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We…