Landfill Attendant|Flexible|Santa Ana

Local Job Overview: Santa Ana

Fast Facts

• Location: Santa Ana, CA
• Hiring Organization: Waste Management
• Job Title: Landfill Attendant (Gig/Contract)
• This Santa Ana-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Waste Management team in Santa Ana, CA is growing.
• Benefit from working in Santa Ana, a key hub for the Waste Management And Landfill Operations industry.

Rewards

• Salary: $18-$24/Hour (approx. $44.2k/Year)
• Benefits: Benefits may be available based on employment type.
• Flexible contract/gig opportunity in Santa Ana.

What You'll Do

• Core objectives involve your professional skills in Waste Management And Landfill Operations.

Company Overview:
Waste Management specializes in environmental services, focusing on delivering sustainable waste and recycling solutions with a strong commitment to safety, efficiency, and environmental stewardship. The company plays a vital role in supporting communities and businesses through reliable services while maintaining operational excellence and promoting ecological responsibility.

Role and Responsibilities:
As a Waste Management Landfill Attendant, you will support daily landfill facility operations by directing traffic across scale lanes, inspecting waste loads, and assisting public and commercial haulers.
• Greet public and commercial vehicle drivers entering the landfill and scale-house facility
• Inspect incoming waste loads to verify compliance and prevent unauthorized or hazardous disposal
• Direct drivers safely to assigned tipping bays, working cells, or recycling drop-off areas
• Process scale house ticketing software, managing cash, card, and commercial account transactions
• Maintain cleanliness across tipping pads, scale houses, and site roadways
• Enforce site safety rules including high-visibility clothing and personal protective equipment

Required Skills and Experience:
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Basic math skills and comfort handling cash/card transactions
• Physical stamina to work outdoors across varying weather conditions
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Dependable, punctual, and safety-focused mindset

Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous experience as a scale house attendant, cashier, or general laborer
• Familiarity with environmental regulations regarding solid waste disposal
• Interest in advancing into heavy equipment operation or site management

Compensation and Benefits:
• Competitive starting hourly wages with annual step increases
• Overtime eligibility and shift differential pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401(k) company match and retirement benefits
• Paid vacation, personal days, and paid holidays
• Company-provided uniforms and safety equipment

About Waste Management:
Waste Management is dedicated to providing reliable waste collection services while promoting environmental sustainability and community well-being. The company emphasizes safety, service quality, and long-term employee development, helping team members build stable and rewarding careers in the environmental services industry.