Environmental Technician Industrial Cleaning & Emergency Response at Republic Services

Alameda, California, United States

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$45,843 – $68,765Compensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Environmental Services, Waste ManagementIndustries

Requirements

Valid driver’s license
DOT Qualified or ability to become DOT Qualified (Non-CDL) to drive vehicles between 10k - 26k pounds
Ability to pass 40-hour HAZWOPER training upon hire
Current 40-hour HAZWOPER Training (preferred)
Ability to use heavy and light equipment, such as forklift and pallet-jack (preferred)
Skilled using hand and shop tools, and instruments (preferred)
Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness and attention to detail (preferred)
Must be able to prioritize, stay focused and handle multiple, diverse responsibilities (preferred)

Responsibilities

Performs operational functions relating to emergency response and hazardous and non-hazardous spill clean-up and Hazmat Decon work
Daily work involves 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
Operates light and heavy equipment relating to clean-up, including: roll-off truck, vacuum truck, box trucks, skid steer, forklift, pumps and pallet-jack
Responds to customer spills and emergencies during normal business hours and after hours
Performs pre-trip and post-trip Department of Transportation inspections
Maintains vehicle logs
Performs general housekeeping, including maintenance of equipment and site
Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

HAZWOPERconfined space entryforkliftpallet-jackvacuum truckroll-off truckskid steerhigh pressure washingDOT inspectionsspill cleanupdecontamination

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the pay range for this Environmental Technician position?

The pay range is $22.04 - $33.06 per hour.

What benefits are offered for this role?

Eligible employees can participate in comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, health and dependent care spending accounts, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, EAP, employee discounts, 401(k) with company match, and ESPP.

Is this a remote position, or is there a location requirement?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What qualifications and skills are required for this job?

Minimum requirements include a valid driver’s license, DOT Qualified or ability to become DOT Qualified (Non-CDL) for vehicles 10k-26k pounds, and ability to pass 40-hour HAZWOPER training upon hire. Preferred qualifications include current 40-hour HAZWOPER training, ability to use heavy/light equipment like forklift and pallet-jack, skilled with hand/shop tools, and strong attention to detail while handling multiple responsibilities.

What makes a strong candidate for this Environmental Technician role?

Candidates with current 40-hour HAZWOPER training, experience operating equipment like forklifts, vacuum trucks, and skid steers, plus skills in using hand and shop tools with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks will stand out.