On-Site Environmental Technician
Posted: 7 May, 2024Organization: Republic Services
Location: Lansing, MI
Republic Services is a leader in Environmental Services, partnering with customers to create a more sustainable world.
We are Sustainability in Action — our promise to be environmentally responsible and to help our customers be environmentally responsible too.
Why choose Republic?
Joining Republic isn’t just about taking on a new job, it’s about making a commitment to create a more sustainable world together. Our people provide an essential service, serving and impacting customers, neighborhoods, and communities everywhere.
As a company, we are proud of our values and encourage those who share in our aspirations to join our team:
- We protect our colleagues and communities through safe practices everywhere, every day.
- We are committed to serving our customers and communities by going above and beyond to exceed expectations.
- We take action to improve neighborhoods and communities by being environmentally responsible and creating a more sustainable world.
- We are driven to deliver results in the right way.
- We encourage a human centered culture that honors the unique potential and dignity of every person.
POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting in the collection, identification and proper packaging and/or lab packing of hazardous and non-hazardous waste as well as administrative duties at the client site as well as spill response activities on site.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Making waste pickups throughout a customer's facility.
- Conducting chemical bulking and consolidation.
- Packaging and labeling waste products to maximize efficiency and maintain compliance.
- Participating in spill response on customer's site as needed.
- Operating forklifts.
- Inspecting drums for container integrity and regulatory compliance.
- Ensuring the safe loading and unloading of waste hauling vehicles.
- Completing waste stream sampling and profiling.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to use heavy and light equipment, such as forklift, and pallet-jack. Skilled using hand and shop tools, and instruments. 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current 40-hour HAZWOPER Training or ability to pass course upon hire.
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.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
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.
EEO STATEMENT: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