Republic Services

Field Chemist II

Republic Services • $81K — $112K *
San Jose, CA 95123In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in environmental field or related chemistry roles.
  • Strong understanding of environmental regulations (DOT, OSHA, RCRA) and waste processing protocols.
  • Proven skills in waste sampling and characterization.
  • Excellent problem-solving and negotiation skills.
  • Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to clients and team members.
  • Teamwork-focused with strong relationship-building capabilities.
  • Current HAZWOPER certification and ability to obtain Tanker endorsement within specified time frame.

Responsibilities

  • Lead waste collection, characterization, and packaging for disposal.
  • Ensure safe transportation of waste per federal and state regulations.
  • Prepare necessary customer paperwork for waste management.
  • Support onsite activities such as inspections, inventory management, and waste shipments.
  • Conduct internal sampling and categorize waste materials accurately.
  • Communicate with clients to provide waste inventory details and additional services requested.
  • Travel to various customer locations for onsite work.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance.
  • Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • 401(k) plan with company match to support retirement savings.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) policy for work-life balance.
Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Environmental Field Chemist II role works both indoors and outdoors at various customer sites as a proficient partner to the team to lead safety protocols, package all materials based on required regulations, including onsite testing of suspected materials, and work with the customer to add additional services. They are responsible for leading hazardous waste removal services.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Leads collection, characterization & packaging of customer waste for final disposal.

  • Responsible for safe transportation of customer waste in accordance with all Federal Regulations and receiving facility regulations.

  • Prepares customer paperwork including but not limited to: Packing Lists, Waste Labels & Shipping Documents.

  • Performs onsite support at customer locations such as inspections, waste collection, chemical dispensing, inventory management, housekeeping & outbound waste shipments.

  • Identifies and categorizes suspected contents via internal sampling procedures & categorization tests, i.e. Field Screens. Provides customers with detailed inventory of waste on site.

  • Travel to customer locations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Proficient knowledge of chemistry principles and practices including analysis and evaluation, and waste processing and treatment protocols.

  • Proficient knowledge of Federal & State Environmental and Transportation regulations. (DOT, OSHA and RCRA. etc.)

  • Required skills include performing proper waste sampling; creating accuratewaste characterizations and profiles; addressing difficult situations in a constructive manner; utilizing computer technology for communication, data gathering and reporting; negotiation and problem solving. 

  • Ability to build rapport with associates and managers.

  • Detail-oriented, with a high level of accuracy and the ability to detect inconsistencies in data. Express complex concepts clearly.

  • Builds effective working relationships with customers to support requests and address routine needs.

  • Currently hold a 40-hour HAZWOPER (with 8-hour refresher) or ability to pass course upon hire.

  • Currently hold a Tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within 3-6 months of hire.

  • Respirator fit test certified

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must have a valid drivers license and maintain an MVR that meets Company policy standards

  • Hold and maintain an active CDL (A, B, or C) with HAZMAT Endorsement

  • Ability to pass Respirator fit test certification

  • Ability to regularly lift or move object weighting 40lbs or more

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is $39.35 to $54.12* which reflects theminimumwagein multiple jurisdictions. The actual range will depend on the locality in which you are hired.

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)

 Benefits

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.

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Learn more about Republic Services
Size
1,045 employees
Market Cap
$40.9 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$967.2 million
Founded
2011
5 Year Trend
+3.8%
Revenue
$10.1 billion
NASDAQ
RBCAA
* Ladders Estimates

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