Field Tech Environmental Services

Republic Services is hiring an Environmental Services Field Technician I (Driver Non-CDL) in Portland, OR. The role involves emergency response and clean-up of hazardous spills, requiring operation of light and heavy equipment. Responsibilities include confined space entry, vehicle inspections, and maintenance tasks. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be DOT qualified. Benefits include medical coverage, retirement plans, and employee discounts.
About the position

The Environmental Services Field Technician I (Driver Non-CDL) is responsible for performing operational functions related to emergency response and the clean-up of hazardous and non-hazardous spills. This role involves working in various environments, including confined spaces, and requires the operation of light and heavy equipment to ensure effective remediation and decontamination activities.

Responsibilities
• Perform operational functions relating to emergency response and hazardous and non-hazardous spill clean-up.
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• Conduct confined space entry tasks such as manhole cleaning and oil spill cleanup.
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• Operate light and heavy equipment including roll-off trucks, vacuum trucks, and forklifts.
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• Respond to customer spills and emergencies during and after business hours.
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• Perform pre-trip and post-trip Department of Transportation inspections.
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• Maintain vehicle logs and perform general housekeeping duties.
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• Conduct maintenance of equipment and site as needed.
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• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements
• A valid driver's license is required.
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• DOT Qualified to drive vehicles between 10K - 26K Pounds.
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• Ability to pass 40-hour HAZWOPER training upon hire.

Nice-to-haves
• Ability to use heavy and light equipment such as forklifts and pallet-jacks.
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• Skilled in using hand and shop tools and instruments.
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• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail.
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• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple responsibilities.

Benefits
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans, and vision coverage.
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• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
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• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
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• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
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• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
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• Employee discount programs.
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• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
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• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).