Waste Tech
Job Type
Full-time
Description

 

WasteXperts - an on-site waste and recycling facilitator - is looking for a Waste Tech to join our team as we prepare to open a new facility in San Diego CA!


We are looking for a Waste Tech drives company to 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 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 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 the 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, and 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 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. 
  • Sorting trash, recycling, and compostable waste into appropriate containers
  • Hauling bulky items off-site
  • Manually compacting waste
  • Sweeping/cleaning enclosures, trash rooms, and trash chute

- Manage daily route assignment by:

  • Noting start and completion times
  • Taking before/after photos of services performed
  • Communicate with relevant departments to report/resolve issues and maintain a high-quality of service
  • Submit appropriate paperwork as required to communicate notes and maintain route assignment

Waste Tech Shifts:

  • Full Time
  • Monday - Friday: 4:00 AM start
  • Overtime as required


Requirements

 

Waste Tech Qualifications/Physical Requirements:

  • Drivers must have a valid driver’s license (non-CDL) and 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 three 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
  • 401K Retirement
  • 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