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Get Access To All JobsPosition 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to pass 40-hour HAZWOPER Training upon hire.
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.
Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is $22.05 to $30.30* which reflects the minimum wage in multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.
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.
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 2023, Republic’s total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 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 41,000 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 4.6 million people in 2023 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. This innovative site processes 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.
We continue to advance decarbonization at our landfills. As demand for renewable energy continues to grow, we have 70 landfill gas-to-energy projects in operation and plan to expand our portfolio to 115 projects by 2028.
RECENT RECOGNITION
- Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies
- CDP Discloser
- Dow Jones Sustainability 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: 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to pass 40-hour HAZWOPER Training upon hire.
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.
Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is $22.05 to $30.30* which reflects the minimum wage in multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.
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.
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 2023, Republic’s total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 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 41,000 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 4.6 million people in 2023 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. This innovative site processes 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.
We continue to advance decarbonization at our landfills. As demand for renewable energy continues to grow, we have 70 landfill gas-to-energy projects in operation and plan to expand our portfolio to 115 projects by 2028.
RECENT RECOGNITION
- Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies
- CDP Discloser
- Dow Jones Sustainability 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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Environmental Technician
Verify your degree aligns with specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to the Environmental Technician role. A degree in environmental science, chemistry, geology, or biology typically qualifies. A general science or unrelated degree can trigger an RFE, so confirm the match before applying.
Pull LCA filings to identify active sponsors
Search the OFLC Wage Search for Labor Condition Applications filed under environmental technician SOC codes. Employers with recent certified LCAs have already cleared the prevailing wage process and are structurally ready to sponsor H-1B workers in this role.
Target environmental consulting and remediation firms
Federal contractors and environmental consulting firms handling EPA-regulated projects file H-1B petitions more consistently than general employers. Remediation, site assessment, and compliance monitoring roles at these firms are where H-1B sponsorship for this occupation concentrates.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for verified sponsors
Search Environmental Technician roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have documented H-1B filing history for this occupation. It saves you from applying to employers who've never sponsored this role and speeds up your outreach to proven sponsors.
Clarify fieldwork requirements before your offer letter
Environmental Technician roles often involve worksite rotation across client sites. Make sure your employer specifies primary worksites in the LCA. Multiple unspecified worksites can create compliance issues with DOL's LCA posting requirements during H-1B adjudication.
Ask about premium processing before cap registration
If your offer has a start date tied to a project deadline, ask your employer to file with USCIS premium processing after lottery selection. Standard H-1B processing can run several months, and environmental project contracts often have fixed mobilization dates that can't flex.
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Find Environmental Technician JobsEnvironmental Technician H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Environmental Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires the role to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. If the job description mandates a degree in environmental science, chemistry, geology, or a related discipline, it typically qualifies. Roles framed as field technician positions without a degree requirement often don't clear the specialty occupation threshold, so the job description wording matters significantly.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most consistently for Environmental Technicians?
Environmental consulting firms, federal contractors working on EPA or Department of Defense remediation projects, and industrial facilities subject to environmental compliance regulations are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this occupation. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history for Environmental Technician roles by searching on Migrate Mate, which filters results by actual DOL Labor Condition Application data.
How does prevailing wage work for Environmental Technician H-1B petitions?
Your employer must pay you at least the prevailing wage for the Environmental Technician SOC code in the geographic area where you'll work. DOL sets four wage levels based on experience and complexity. You can look up the applicable wage using the OFLC Wage Search. Your employer certifies compliance with this requirement when filing the LCA, which must be approved before the H-1B petition goes to USCIS.
Can I work across multiple client sites as an Environmental Technician on H-1B status?
Yes, but your employer must handle the LCA correctly. When an Environmental Technician rotates across client sites, DOL requires the employer to either list each worksite on a separate LCA or use a blanket LCA with proper notice posted at each location. Short-term placements under 30 days have some flexibility, but assignments beyond that at a single site require a properly filed LCA for that location.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer loses an environmental contract and my role ends?
If your employer terminates your H-1B before the approved period ends, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsor, change to another visa status, or leave the country. A new employer can file an H-1B transfer petition, and you can begin working for them once USCIS receives the filing, not after approval. Acting within the 60-day window is critical since unlawful presence accrues after it expires.
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