Waste Management Specialist

3 weeks ago


Houston, Texas, United States Republic Services Full time
Job Summary:

The Special Waste Coordinator is a key role within the Republic Services team, responsible for providing technical guidance and support to ensure the safe and sustainable management of special waste streams at our landfills. This position requires strong communication and organizational skills, as well as a thorough understanding of state, federal, and landfill regulations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist in the coordination of special waste profiles, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal company policies.
  • Perform field-level reviews of special waste profiles, analytical results, and ensure analytical testing requirements are met prior to submission for approval.
  • Communicate with the Corporate Special Waste Department on pending profiles and act as a liaison between the Corporate office and Sales Representatives and/or Customers to resolve technical deficiencies or requests for additional testing or waste characterization.
  • Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of current state, federal, landfill, or company special waste rules, requirements, and processes.
  • Submit state-required applications and/or notifications as required.
  • Manage special waste profiles, documentation, and analytical reports for existing and potential customers.
  • Track pending files and transfer and maintain historical files to an electronic file for storage.
  • Sell small quantity generator call-in business as defined by the Director, Special Waste Sales.
  • Regularly meet with the Director, Special Waste Sales, General Manager, and Special Waste Representative(s) for review of monthly special waste activity reports and customer relationship activities as required.
  • Assist in the production and distribution of marketing materials for the promotion of special waste and landfill disposal services.
  • Participate in company-sponsored activities as required.
Requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Minimum of 1 year of customer service experience.
  • Experience with MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and potential marketing type software.
Benefits:
  • 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).


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