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    Republic Services Reviews

    Updated April 21, 2018
    1,384 reviews

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    Republic Services President, CEO, and Director Donald W. (Don) Slager
    Donald W. (Don) Slager
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    • Work/life balance lacks at times (in 41 reviews)

    • Long hours are a standard for everyone (in 66 reviews)

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    1. "Good company!"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Republic Services full-time

      Pros

      It's the truth working here.

      Cons

      Stuff happens, not all necessary good.

      Advice to Management

      More communication would be lovely!!!

      Republic Services Response

      Feb 27, 2018 – Area Recruiter

      Thank you for the feedback!

    2. Helpful (3)

      "You want to work here"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at Republic Services full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      I have always felt that I have had the resources to succeed and excel in my position. I feel this company really gets it, and creates a friendly, yet fulfilling work environment. I heavily recommend it.

      Cons

      It's a large company, and as such, big structural changes such as promotions have to occur by very specific HR-set timelines and with very rigid requirements which do not always correlate with the rigors of the position

      Republic Services Response

      Apr 17, 2018 – Sr Manager, Talent Acquisition

      Thank you for the feedback! We are glad that you like working for us!

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    3. "Lead Heavy Equipment Operator"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends

      I have been working at Republic Services full-time

      Pros

      Great company with a great view on employees and their safety.

      Cons

      I didn't find this job sooner.

      Republic Services Response

      Apr 17, 2018 – Sr Manager, Talent Acquisition

      Thank you for the feedback! We take employee safety very seriously.

    4. "Amazng Supervisor Training"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at Republic Services full-time

      Pros

      #BIGMONEY
      The supervisor training course the company provides is by far the greatest experience I’ve ever had.
       The instructor has both awesome skills and killer sideburns.

      Cons

      No coffee drinks available during training.

      Republic Services Response

      Apr 17, 2018 – Sr Manager, Talent Acquisition

      Thank you for the feedback. We are glad that you enjoyed Supervisor training. We strive to create an environment where our supervisors have the tools and skills necessary to successfully lead their... More

    5. "Ego and Drama in the shop"

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      Former Employee - Mechanic in Stillwater, OK
      Former Employee - Mechanic in Stillwater, OK
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Republic Services full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Insurance is good,tool allowance is phenomenal, pay is comparable to experience, immediate boot allowance

      Cons

      Shop space is limited, hours of operation ambiguous at best, with 15 vehicles in the fleet there’s no reason 4 mechanics on nights and 2 on days should be there 14 hours each.

      Advice to Management

      Always tell the truth about sign on bonus, hours of operation and if the night shift differential that republic doesn’t have that isn’t part of the hourly wage and is not on any check stub.

    6. "Great company with advancement opportunities"

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      Current Employee - Territory Manager, Waste Removal and Recycling Specialist
      Current Employee - Territory Manager, Waste Removal and Recycling Specialist
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Republic Services full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Ability to maintain and manage your own book of business. In charge of your own success! Manager is great and technology is superior to competitors.

      Cons

      Handling large amount of tasks and responsibilities

      Advice to Management

      Possibly hire more inside representatives to handle paperwork and smaller tasks, allowing Sales team to focus on customer relationships and new business.

      Republic Services Response

      Apr 17, 2018 – Sr Manager, Talent Acquisition

      Thank you for the feedback. We are glad you enjoy working with us!

    7. "Supervisor"

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      Former Employee - Operations Supervisor in Evansville, IN
      Former Employee - Operations Supervisor in Evansville, IN
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Republic Services full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Fast pace always challenging

      Cons

      Always equipment issues not enough mechanics

      Advice to Management

      Update the fleet

      Republic Services Response

      Mar 28, 2018 – Sr Manager, Talent Acquisition

      Thank you for your feedback.

    8. "My Opinion"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Republic Services full-time

      Pros

      Pays well, great people, good benefits, strong company, Safety focused. Good leaders. Profitable industry. relaxed environment. Customer focused. transparent business updates.

      Cons

      Operates like a small company, travel is relentless. Work/life balance lacks at times. Processes are lacking. Communication is poor. Need to update infrastructure. Stuck in a lot of old school ways.

      Advice to Management

      Need to focus on becoming more of a learning culture. Not a lot upward mobility in some areas. need better communication around changes.

      Republic Services Response

      Mar 28, 2018 – Sr Manager, Talent Acquisition

      Thank you for your feedback. We take your opinion seriously, and appreciate the comments.

    9. "Great place to work"

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      Former Employee - Customer Service Representative in Melrose Park, IL
      Former Employee - Customer Service Representative in Melrose Park, IL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Republic Services full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great company to work for! Awesome hours good benefits.

      Cons

      The point system for attendance.

      Advice to Management

      Greatest company ever!

      Republic Services Response

      Mar 28, 2018 – Sr Manager, Talent Acquisition

      Thank you for the feedback!

    10. Helpful (6)

      "Proceed with caution"

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      Former Employee - Financial Analyst in Phoenix, AZ
      Former Employee - Financial Analyst in Phoenix, AZ
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at Republic Services full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Interesting work, opportunities to move up due to turnover

      Cons

      Lots of turnover which can be a good thing when trying to move up in the company, bad thing if looking for a stable work life. Don't be fooled by the positive reviews written by HR, and avoid any position related to finance or accounting in corporate

      Republic Services Response

      Mar 28, 2018 – Sr Manager, Talent Acquisition

      Thank you for the feedback.

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