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Overview
WasteXperts, an on-site waste and recycling facilitator, is seeking a Waste Tech to join our team in Martinez, CA.
A Waste Tech drives our company's pick-up trucks and other non-CDL vehicles and equipment. We are looking for candidates who take pride in hard work, being a team player, and making a difference in our community.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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 PPE, including steel-toe and puncture-resistant boots.
- Efficiently complete scheduled routes with attention to start and completion times.
- Document services 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 meet 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.
- Assist with additional duties as needed.
Qualifications & Physical Requirements
- Drivers must have a valid non-CDL driver's license 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.
Benefits
- Competitive wages
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401 K
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Work Boot Reimbursement
- Referral Bonus
- and more
Schedule & Compensation
Shifts available: Full Time. Start: Monday–Friday at 3:30 AM. Overtime may be required. Pay: $21.00 – $25.00 per hour, depending on experience.