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 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 (Depedning 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