Republic Services Employer Reviews

morning meeting
collect all work order
drive out into the field and meet with drivers
Conduct a safety Observation
resolve all work orders

The management is full of " I don't have time", "It's not up to me", "It's not my fault", etc.... The place is very unorganized and the management staff is not trained properly. They are so busy trying to pass the blame for things that the employees suffer. Also, trash removal is a dangerous job. The safety culture is non-existent. Drivers do whatever – more...  they have to do to get the workday completed. This is not safe for the helpers, as well as the general public. – less

very inconsistent, treats workers very bad for the little bit they pay

Great staff of people trying their best. The industry overall is in flux with the economy alot of smaller companies are under bidding the two majors.

I was let go on Oct.9, 2008 after coming back from being ill the day before. I was not given a valid reason for my release. The person who released me was the regional manager who was later fired for criminal activity. In 2011 I was told to reapply for my job which I did, once that was complete (collections), the division manager told me I was not rehirable.
All – more...  the time wasted, hopes gone down the drain. I the division mgr should have checked with human resources to make sure I was rehirable. For weeks I worked on getting re-hired, then in the end I was kicked to the curb again. – less

If you want overtime this is the place. Very dirty job. Co-workers are excellent.

republic services is a good place to work. I deliverd trashcans and poly carts to customers

Repair any and all equipment writen up on the drivers vcr book and run roadcalls if needed, perform brake jobs,driveline repair,electrical repair,and body repair. I have picked up more electrical knowledge since my employment and understand more with the systems we run and overall. The shop foreman is a great man who will listen to ideas and ways to – more...  improve production and will also advise ways to better yourself and make your job better. My coworkers vary in experience and we all work together to complete the tasks needed to get the job done. The hardest part of my job would be electrical reapirs to to the constant debris from the garbage and wear and tear on the vehicles, the companys we use have made several changes to improve there wiring harnesses to prevent damage but it's still is a constant issue. The fellowship you get from the people you work with and the guys from other shifts we pick and play every now and then to keep the day moving in between jobs. – less

Political positioning with who you know is more important than what you know in the case of advancement

The divisions for whom I worked in Western Michigan lacked leadership (not management; there's a difference) and showed little care for employees other than their productivity and even less care for it's customers.

had to take a $35,000.00/ yr pay cut because allied waste merged with republic services. republic took away my service truck from taking it home but expected me to drive my personal vehicle to the shop to get the service and that was when i had to punch the time clock. so i had to burn my gas and didn't get paid for that time. they also cut out any – more...  overtime. i asked for a lay off but of coarse they wouldn't. also they have never replaced me and it has now been 2 years after this happen. – less