POSITION SUMMARY:  The Lead Rental Equipment Technician primarily works under the direction of the Operations Manager, Fleet Maintenance Manager or a Supervisor to meet and exceed current business demands and prioritizes the daily workload of the shop in conjunction with dispatch. The Lead Rental Equipment Technician ensures all tasks are completed in a safe, effective and proficient manner, and that all rental equipment is maintained according to company, regulatory and manufacturer standards.

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Oversees the work area and other areas in a clean and orderly condition.Oversees the maintenance of equipment per the Company’s and manufacturer’s requirements, as well as within DOT regulations, prior to outward delivery to customers.Handles the procurement of high value items, such as tires, wrecker vehicles and specialty parts.Provides estimates to management around total repair time and cost, and makes decisions around whether repairs are handled in-house or by a third party.  Monitors current inventory levels of common parts.  Organizes and leads weekly shop safety meetings and stand-downs as necessary.Assesses, prioritizes and schedules shop workload as per business and customer demand.Makes decisions on whether problematic rental equipment is ready for lease.Oversees the maintenance of atmospheric testing equipment.Routinely inspects safety equipment, such as fall protection systems, and is responsible for the scheduling of external inspections of other safety systems, such as breathing air and air monitors.Validates and maintains records of confined space entries.Provides final sign-off on all documentation and data entry associated with inspection and repair in a timely and accurate manner and ensures all documentation is being accurately captured and maintained.Communicates business decisions to Shop Laborers, documenting these discussions where appropriate.Demonstrates innovation in the troubleshooting and elimination of problems.Showcases flexibility by being on-call, working weekends and late evenings when customer demand is present.Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

Working knowledge on appropriate use and application of personal protective equipment.Confined space entry training, at an awareness level.Basic Plus certification or willingness to undergo and successfully pass the Basic Plus examination.Working knowledge of DOT regulations and compliance.Experience with welding equipment (certification not required).Current respirator fit-tested.Experience operating pressure washing units (up to 3,500 psi).Ability to successfully pass company forklift training.Prior experience in an a commercial mechanical environmental in a leadership or increasing responsibility role.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

A minimum of 5 years of experience in a commercial mechanical environment with working knowledge of the maintenance of industrial storage equipment.

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Current, valid TWIC card or ability to obtain one.Ability to access all local refineries and petrochemical plants.Ability to read, write and comprehend documents such as (but not limited to) operational, technical, process, safety and quality instructions.A proven track record of making solid business decisions under pressure.Basic chemical knowledge and experience in using corrosion tables.General operational knowledge of industrial storage equipment, including (but not limited to) roll-off boxes, frac tanks and berms.Basic proficiency working with most common Microsoft Office applications and working knowledge of various commercial vehicle and equipment diagnostic programs.Understands the dangers of working with or around hazardous chemicals and is able to read and understand safety data sheets to take the necessary steps required to mitigate those dangers.Willingness to provide input on working practices to ensure departmental goals are met and exceeded. Has confidence to inform colleagues of unsafe working practices or conditions.A positive attitude.Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards.

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.

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).

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 CompaniesCDP DiscloserDow Jones Sustainability IndicesEthisphere’s World’s Most Ethical CompaniesFortune World’s Most Admired CompaniesGreat Place to WorkSustainability Yearbook S&P Global