Waste Management & Environmental Services OPT Jobs in New Mexico
F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in waste management and environmental services in New Mexico draw on the state's active mining remediation sector, federal land management contracts, and growing municipal recycling programs. Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and the Farmington basin are primary hiring centers, with employers like Clean Harbors and U.S. LBM operating in the region.
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The Environmental Services (ES) Field Technician I works under close supervision, receives detailed work instructions, and applies basic judgment in resolving routine issues. The incumbent troubleshoots basic problems and identifies deviations from accepted practices. The Environmental Services (ES) Field Technician I performs operational functions related to emergency response, hazardous and non-hazardous spill clean-up, and hazmat decontamination work.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs tank cleaning, oil spill cleanup, drum handling, decontamination, sweeping and shoveling, high-pressure washing, and various other remedial activities in confined space entry, such as manholes.
- Responds to customer spills and emergencies during normal business hours and after hours.
- Performs general housekeeping, including maintenance of equipment and work site.
- Performs all responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring adherence to all safety policies and regulations that govern job performance.
- Appropriately sets up and uses various equipment (i.e., pumps, trailer-mounted generators, air compressors, light towers, pallet-jack, skid steer).
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend documents such as (but not limited to) operational, technical, process, safety, and quality instructions.
- Knowledge of chemicals and ability to understand safety data sheets for the necessary steps required to mitigate any dangers.
- Willingness to provide input on working practices to ensure departmental goals are met and exceeded.
- Has the confidence to inform colleagues of unsafe working practices or conditions.
- A positive attitude and high level of mental resilience.
- Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth, promotes the Company’s safety standards.
- Proficiency with light tablet/PC use.
- Skilled in 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.
- Current confined space entry certificate or ability to obtain upon hire is preferred and may be required in some locations.
- A valid driver's license may be required for some positions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 0 - 2 Years relevant work experience.
- Experience working with light and heavy equipment and responding to hazardous and non-hazardous emergencies or cleanup.
- Ability to pass 40-hour HAZWOPER Training upon hire.
- Ability to position oneself to move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
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).
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
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:
The Environmental Services (ES) Field Technician I works under close supervision, receives detailed work instructions, and applies basic judgment in resolving routine issues. The incumbent troubleshoots basic problems and identifies deviations from accepted practices. The Environmental Services (ES) Field Technician I performs operational functions related to emergency response, hazardous and non-hazardous spill clean-up, and hazmat decontamination work.
PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs tank cleaning, oil spill cleanup, drum handling, decontamination, sweeping and shoveling, high-pressure washing, and various other remedial activities in confined space entry, such as manholes.
- Responds to customer spills and emergencies during normal business hours and after hours.
- Performs general housekeeping, including maintenance of equipment and work site.
- Performs all responsibilities in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring adherence to all safety policies and regulations that govern job performance.
- Appropriately sets up and uses various equipment (i.e., pumps, trailer-mounted generators, air compressors, light towers, pallet-jack, skid steer).
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ability to read, write, and comprehend documents such as (but not limited to) operational, technical, process, safety, and quality instructions.
- Knowledge of chemicals and ability to understand safety data sheets for the necessary steps required to mitigate any dangers.
- Willingness to provide input on working practices to ensure departmental goals are met and exceeded.
- Has the confidence to inform colleagues of unsafe working practices or conditions.
- A positive attitude and high level of mental resilience.
- Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth, promotes the Company’s safety standards.
- Proficiency with light tablet/PC use.
- Skilled in 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.
- Current confined space entry certificate or ability to obtain upon hire is preferred and may be required in some locations.
- A valid driver's license may be required for some positions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 0 - 2 Years relevant work experience.
- Experience working with light and heavy equipment and responding to hazardous and non-hazardous emergencies or cleanup.
- Ability to pass 40-hour HAZWOPER Training upon hire.
- Ability to position oneself to move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
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).
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
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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Search Waste Management & Environmental Services Jobs in New MexicoWaste Management & Environmental Services OPT Sponsorship Jobs in New Mexico: Frequently Asked Questions
Which waste management and environmental services companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in New Mexico?
Companies with documented F-1 OPT sponsorship activity in New Mexico's environmental sector include Clean Harbors, U.S. Ecology, Stericycle, and several federal contractors supporting DOE and EPA remediation work at sites like the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant near Carlsbad. Municipal waste authorities and environmental engineering firms with state contracts also hire OPT candidates, particularly for technical and compliance roles requiring specialized degrees.
Which cities in New Mexico have the most waste management and environmental services F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Albuquerque concentrates the most opportunities, hosting regional offices for national environmental firms and proximity to Kirtland Air Force Base remediation contracts. Carlsbad sees steady hiring tied to the WIPP facility and nearby oil-field waste management operations. Santa Fe draws environmental consulting roles connected to state agency contracts, while Farmington supports hydrocarbon waste and water treatment positions serving the San Juan Basin energy sector.
How do I find waste management and environmental services F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in New Mexico?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for F-1 OPT-eligible positions in waste management and environmental services across New Mexico, so you can search by role type, city, and OPT status compatibility in one place. Beyond Migrate Mate, reviewing DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data through OFLC Wage Search can confirm which New Mexico employers have recent sponsorship history in environmental occupations before you apply.
What types of waste management and environmental services roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in New Mexico?
Roles that commonly qualify include environmental engineers, hazardous waste specialists, environmental scientists, hydrogeologists, and remediation project managers, as these positions align with degree fields such as environmental engineering, geology, chemistry, and environmental science. Field technician roles that primarily require on-the-job training rather than a specific bachelor's degree are less likely to support OPT authorization, so confirming the degree-to-job connection is important before applying.
Are there state-specific considerations for F-1 OPT sponsorship in New Mexico's environmental services sector?
New Mexico's concentration of federal energy and defense remediation sites means many environmental positions involve work on federal facilities, which can require background checks or security clearances that may affect hiring timelines for international candidates. The state's active oil and gas sector also generates specialized waste management demand in the Permian and San Juan basins, where employers may prioritize candidates with degrees in petroleum engineering or geosciences alongside environmental credentials.