Sanitation Worker

Job Title: Sanitation Worker- Urgently Hiring!! If interested please contact Dominick at View phone number on jobs.aerotek.com

Job Description

The Sanitation Worker performs routine cleaning, maintenance, and operational support at a transfer station to ensure a safe, efficient, and compliant facility. This role includes waste inspection, traffic control, equipment cleaning, and general facility upkeep, while supporting solid waste collection, recycling activities, community cleanup efforts, and emergency debris removal in accordance with all safety and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning and housekeeping throughout the transfer station, including sweeping, sanitizing, and general janitorial duties.
• Inspect incoming waste materials to help ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Assist with traffic control within the transfer station to maintain safe and orderly vehicle movement.
• Clean and maintain facility equipment, tools, and work areas to support safe and efficient operations.
• Support solid waste collection activities by handling, sorting, and moving trash and recyclables as needed.
• Participate in recycling operations and community cleanup efforts to promote environmental stewardship.
• Assist with emergency debris removal during storms, incidents, or other events requiring rapid response.
• Operate light-duty trucks and small power tools safely and in accordance with established procedures.
• Follow all City safety policies and adhere to OSHA and Cal-OSHA regulations at all times.
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to coordinate daily tasks and ensure smooth operations.
• Perform manual labor outdoors in varying weather conditions, including lifting, carrying, and moving materials up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work environment by promptly addressing spills, debris, and potential hazards.

Essential Skills

• 2–3 years of recent experience in housekeeping, janitorial work, trash handling, or groundskeeping (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to perform sanitation, janitorial, and general housekeeping duties in an industrial or outdoor setting.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to operate light-duty trucks safely in and around a transfer station or similar facility.
• Ability to operate small power tools safely and follow established operating procedures.
• Knowledge of safety practices and OSHA/Cal-OSHA regulations related to sanitation and waste handling.
• Physical ability to perform manual labor outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to follow instructions and report issues promptly.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with trash collection, recycling activities, or transfer station operations.
• Experience in groundskeeping, facility maintenance, or general labor roles.
• Familiarity with traffic control practices within industrial or waste management facilities.
• Comfort working around solid waste, recyclables, and related materials on a daily basis.
• Reliability and strong work ethic, with a focus on safety and compliance.

Why Work Here?

This role offers a long-term, open-ended contract opportunity with the potential to transition into a direct position. You will have the chance to build stable, hands-on experience in a critical public service environment while working with a team that prioritizes safety, compliance, and community impact.

Work Environment

This position is based at a transfer station and is primarily outdoors throughout the day. You will work in close proximity to trash, recyclables, and related materials, and should be comfortable in an environment that involves odors, debris, and exposure to varying weather conditions. The role involves regular heavy lifting, manual labor, and the use of light-duty trucks and small power tools. Safety practices and adherence to OSHA/Cal-OSHA regulations are central to the work environment, and appropriate protective gear and equipment will be used as required.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Culver City, CA.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Culver City,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.