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