Waste Tech

WasteXperts - an on-site waste and recycling facilitator - is looking for a Waste Tech to join our team in Santa Ana, CA.

A Waste Tech drives our company pick-up trucks and other non-CDL vehicles and equipment. We're looking for candidates who take pride in hard work, being a team player, and making a difference in our community.

Waste Tech Driver Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Operate company vehicles to complete scheduled daily routes.
• Practice defensive driving, adhering to all traffic laws, signals, and markings with consideration for the safety of other drivers, passengers, and pedestrians.
• Sort trash, recycling, and compostable materials on-site, adhering to established guidelines.
• Manually compact and redistribute material in bins to optimize space and efficiency.
• Sweep and maintain trash enclosures, trash rooms, and trash chutes.
• Responsibly utilize equipment and tools to complete work assignments (such as cell phones, waste caddies, tow hitches, compactors, step ladders, etc.)
• Haul bulky items off-site, including furniture, equipment, mattresses, etc.
• Identify and safely handle hazardous materials as trained.
• Follow all safety protocols and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel-toe, puncture-resistant boots.
• Efficiently complete scheduled routes with attention to start and completion times.
• Document services are performed by taking before and after photos as per company procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the team, management, and relevant departments to report and resolve any issues and ensure service levels and operations are meeting company standards.
• Submit all required paperwork and reports.
• Report accidents and incidents immediately to the appropriate personnel, following company procedures.
• Participate in weekly truck inspections and report any equipment issues promptly.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with property managers, maintenance teams, and residents.
• Assists with additional duties as needed.
  
  

Requirements Waste Tech Shifts Available

• Full Time
• Start: Monday - Friday, 4 am
• Overtime may be required
• Pay is $21.50 - $25.50 hr (Depending on experience)
  
  

Waste Tech Qualifications/Physical Requirements

• Drivers must have a valid driver’s license (non-CDL) and a clean driving record (no major violations in the last 3 years or more than 2 minor violations, including a handheld device in the previous 3 years).
• Must have two consecutive years of driving in the USA.
• Frequently lift items weighing 50-80 lbs.
• Push/maneuver dumpsters and compactors weighing more than 500 lbs.
• Stepping in/out of waste containers safely with the use of a ladder
• Work independently to complete daily assignments
• Work well with others in a team environment
• Strong time management skills
  
  

We Offer Excellent Benefits, Including

• Competitive wages
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Work Boot Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus
• and more!!
  
  

JOIN A COMPANY THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE! Our Vision is to contribute to a fully renewable planet. Our Mission is to enable a Circular Economy.

We value hard work

Open to new ideas

Respect everyone

Keep communities first

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.50 per hour

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
  
  

Schedule

• 10-hour shift
• 8-hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Overtime
  
  

Ability To Commute/relocate

About WasteXperts, Inc.:

Since 1992, WasteXperts has believed that protecting the environment is more than just the right thing to do — it can also be the most cost effective. We’ve perfected the science behind waste management strategy, providing the proven processes to reduce waste and maximize recycling, all while following municipal regulations and saving our clients’ money.