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Get Access To All JobsPosition Summary: The Polymer Center Technician B performs repairs and maintenance on sorting, grinding, and washing equipment to maximize safe and productive operations. Typical activities include but are not limited to, preventive and corrective maintenance and repair of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems of Polymer Center manufacturing equipment.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintains expert knowledge of, and advanced working proficiency in diagnoses of mechanical problems using diagnostic software, and technical manuals.
- Performs repairs and maintenance on Polymer Center equipment, such as conveyors, screens, reducers, balers, optical sorting units, air drum separators, compactors, magnets, dust collectors, metering bins, ballistic separators, delabelers, dewiring equipment, grinders/granulators, PET wash line equipment, optical flake sorting equipment, bulk material handling equipment, and others to maximize safe and productive operations. Typical repairs include, but are not limited to, routine maintenance and repair of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Repairs or replaces parts as directed by a work order system. Completes field service reports in a work order system.
- Overhauls or replaces machine components and replace worn items.
- Communicates with supervisor and/or equipment operators for clarification of problems. May discuss preventive techniques with equipment users to minimize future repairs.
- Independently troubleshoots and maintains complex electromechanical equipment.
- Completes daily consumables report to record hours, fuel and oil usage, and provides information for input in Republic Services Dossier (Asset Management Software) system.
- Performs preventative maintenance according to standard schedules.
- May maintain, repair and install plumbing, electrical, HVAC, odor systems, and negative pressure systems.
- Installs and sets up new equipment and communicate with vendors regarding maintenance schedules.
- Follows all safety policies and procedures.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of 1 year of experience working on equipment in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Welding and/or fabrication skills and/or experience.
- PLC Programming experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Mechanical, electrical, or trade school certificate.
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.
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. For any concerns relating to Republic Services’ commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.
In 2025, Republic’s total company revenue was $16.6 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $5.3 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.
Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.
Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 42,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.
Our company values guide our daily actions:
- Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
- Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.
- Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.
- Driven: We deliver results in the right way.
- Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.
We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 5.1 million people in 2024 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.
STRATEGY
Republic Services’ strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers’ multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets.
We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.
With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers.
Recycling and Waste
We continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13 million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick-ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling. In addition, we are cross-selling new products and services to better meet our customers’ specific needs.
Environmental Solutions
Our comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need.
Sustainability Innovation
Republic’s recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth.
The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility. These innovative sites process rigid plastics from our recycling centers, producing recycled materials that promote true bottle-to-bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North America.
Our customers are increasingly looking for decarbonization solutions, and we are leveraging our network of landfills to meet that need. Republic is committed to harnessing landfill gas, a natural byproduct of decomposing waste, and converting it to energy. Republic has partnered with renewable gas developers to construct Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) plants at our landfills, expanding beyond the 77 projects we currently have to make progress towards our goal to beneficially reuse 50% more biogas by 2030 (2017 baseline year).
RECENT RECOGNITION
- Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies
- CDP Discloser
- Dow Jones Best-In-Class Indices
- Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies
- Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies
- Great Place to Work
- Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global
Position Summary: The Polymer Center Technician B performs repairs and maintenance on sorting, grinding, and washing equipment to maximize safe and productive operations. Typical activities include but are not limited to, preventive and corrective maintenance and repair of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems of Polymer Center manufacturing equipment.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintains expert knowledge of, and advanced working proficiency in diagnoses of mechanical problems using diagnostic software, and technical manuals.
- Performs repairs and maintenance on Polymer Center equipment, such as conveyors, screens, reducers, balers, optical sorting units, air drum separators, compactors, magnets, dust collectors, metering bins, ballistic separators, delabelers, dewiring equipment, grinders/granulators, PET wash line equipment, optical flake sorting equipment, bulk material handling equipment, and others to maximize safe and productive operations. Typical repairs include, but are not limited to, routine maintenance and repair of mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Repairs or replaces parts as directed by a work order system. Completes field service reports in a work order system.
- Overhauls or replaces machine components and replace worn items.
- Communicates with supervisor and/or equipment operators for clarification of problems. May discuss preventive techniques with equipment users to minimize future repairs.
- Independently troubleshoots and maintains complex electromechanical equipment.
- Completes daily consumables report to record hours, fuel and oil usage, and provides information for input in Republic Services Dossier (Asset Management Software) system.
- Performs preventative maintenance according to standard schedules.
- May maintain, repair and install plumbing, electrical, HVAC, odor systems, and negative pressure systems.
- Installs and sets up new equipment and communicate with vendors regarding maintenance schedules.
- Follows all safety policies and procedures.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of 1 year of experience working on equipment in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Welding and/or fabrication skills and/or experience.
- PLC Programming experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Mechanical, electrical, or trade school certificate.
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.
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. For any concerns relating to Republic Services’ commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.
In 2025, Republic’s total company revenue was $16.6 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $5.3 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.
Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.
Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 42,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.
Our company values guide our daily actions:
- Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
- Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.
- Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.
- Driven: We deliver results in the right way.
- Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.
We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 5.1 million people in 2024 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.
STRATEGY
Republic Services’ strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers’ multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets.
We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.
With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers.
Recycling and Waste
We continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13 million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick-ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling. In addition, we are cross-selling new products and services to better meet our customers’ specific needs.
Environmental Solutions
Our comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need.
Sustainability Innovation
Republic’s recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth.
The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility. These innovative sites process rigid plastics from our recycling centers, producing recycled materials that promote true bottle-to-bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North America.
Our customers are increasingly looking for decarbonization solutions, and we are leveraging our network of landfills to meet that need. Republic is committed to harnessing landfill gas, a natural byproduct of decomposing waste, and converting it to energy. Republic has partnered with renewable gas developers to construct Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) plants at our landfills, expanding beyond the 77 projects we currently have to make progress towards our goal to beneficially reuse 50% more biogas by 2030 (2017 baseline year).
RECENT RECOGNITION
- Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies
- CDP Discloser
- Dow Jones Best-In-Class Indices
- Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies
- Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies
- Great Place to Work
- Sustainability Yearbook S&P Global
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Technician Jobs at Republic Services
Certify Technical Credentials Before Applying
Waste management technician roles often require safety certifications like OSHA 10 or CDL licensing. Having these documented before you apply signals job-readiness and removes a common reason Republic Services hiring managers deprioritize sponsored candidates.
Target Facilities With Active Equipment Needs
Republic Services operates transfer stations, landfills, and recycling centers across most U.S. states. Technician vacancies cluster around facilities undergoing equipment upgrades or fleet expansion, so filtering openings by region and facility type sharpens your targeting considerably.
Use Migrate Mate to Filter Sponsorship-Confirmed Openings
Not every Republic Services technician posting explicitly mentions visa sponsorship. Migrate Mate lets you filter to roles where the company has a verified sponsorship history, so you're applying to openings where a filing is actually on the table.
Understand How TN Status Fits Technician Roles
If you're Canadian or Mexican, TN classification covers certain engineering and scientific technician roles. Confirm your specific job title maps to a qualifying TN category before the offer stage, since Republic Services will need that alignment documented in the support letter.
Ask About LCA Filing Timelines During Offer Negotiation
For H-1B or H-1B1 visa sponsorship, your employer files a Labor Condition Application with DOL before USCIS can act. Raise the expected LCA and petition timeline explicitly when negotiating your start date so both sides have a realistic runway.
Align Your Resume to Preventive Maintenance Language
Republic Services technician job descriptions consistently emphasize preventive maintenance schedules and compliance recordkeeping. Framing your experience around those terms, rather than general repair work, increases the likelihood that a recruiter routes your application toward a sponsorship-eligible opening.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Republic Services sponsor H-1B visas for Technicians?
Yes, Republic Services has sponsored H-1B visas for technician-category roles. The process requires your job duties to qualify as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards, which typically means the position demands at minimum a bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field. Not every technician posting will meet that bar, so confirming the role's classification early in the process matters.
How do I apply for Technician jobs at Republic Services?
You can apply directly through Republic Services' careers portal, where technician openings are listed by region and facility type. For a faster path to sponsorship-confirmed postings specifically, Migrate Mate filters Republic Services technician roles by visa type, letting you target openings where the company has a documented sponsorship history rather than sorting through listings manually.
Which visa types does Republic Services commonly use for Technician roles?
Republic Services has sponsored technicians through H-1B, EB-2, EB-3, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT, and TN visas. OPT and CPT are common entry points for recent graduates who later transition to H-1B sponsorship. EB-3 is a practical pathway for skilled technicians pursuing permanent residence, since the category is designed for positions that require less than two years of specialized training but still demand documented skills.
What qualifications does Republic Services expect for sponsored Technician roles?
Expectations vary by facility and role, but most sponsored technician positions at Republic Services involve equipment maintenance, fleet servicing, or environmental systems work. Relevant technical degrees, OSHA certifications, and CDL licensing appear frequently in job descriptions. For H-1B eligibility specifically, USCIS requires the role to demand a degree in a directly related specialty, so general mechanical experience alone is unlikely to qualify without supporting credentials.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Technician position?
Timeline depends on the visa category. F-1 OPT authorization through USCIS can take up to 90 days from application, so timing your job search around your program end date is critical. H-1B sponsorship involves a DOL Labor Condition Application followed by a USCIS petition, with regular processing running several months. EB-3 permanent residence adds a PERM labor certification stage that can extend the full timeline by a year or more.