Landfill Laborer

Landfill Laborer

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization. Open to the public. This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Landfill Laborer positions. The eligible list will be used to fill current and/or future Landfill Laborer positions within OC Waste & Recycling. Deadline to apply. This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will close on Monday, June 29, 2026, at 11:59 PM (PST). OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR) is an organization dedicated to providing waste management services, protecting the environment, and promoting recycling in order to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations. OCWR operates three active regional landfills, four household hazardous waste collection centers, monitors 20 closed landfills, and administers municipal solid waste collection, recycling and planning for County unincorporated areas. OCWR is a nationally renowned waste management department responsible for a network of sanitary landfills. The Department is committed to its exceptional record of regulatory compliance and excellence.

OCWR is seeking enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals who demonstrate initiative and maintain a positive attitude. Ideal candidates will communicate professionally, work cooperatively with co-workers, supervisors, contractors, and the public, and actively promote safety awareness for themselves and others. Landfill Laborers perform routine unskilled heavy manual labor as members of a work crew. The job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Direct traffic in unloading areas and around job sites
• Perform vegetation control and litter pick-up activities, including hoeing and cutting weeds; removing debris from ditches, culverts, drains and channels and other drainage structures
• Assist traffic paint crews by moving stencils and collecting warning cones and signs
• Wash and fuel light-duty vehicles
• Assist Landfill Maintenance Workers with skilled maintenance projects
• Perform composting and materials-handling activities
• Install culverts, fences, road signs and guardrails
• Safely use a variety of hand and power tools
• Install chain-link, wire fencing and guardrails
• Place straw matting and netting; install gravel bags and flumes
• Assist with spreading and compacting asphalt; setting forms; and mixing, transporting and pouring concrete
• Perform other duties as assigned

Landfill Laborers may be assigned to any of the County's three active Regional Landfills located in Brea, Irvine, San Juan Capistrano or to a closed landfill facility. The incumbent will work one of the following 4/10 shifts:

• Olinda Landfill (Brea, Ca) - Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 7:00 am - 5:30 pm
• FRB Landfill (Irvine, Ca) - Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7:30 am -6:00 pm, Sunday 6:00 am -4:30 pm
• Prima Landfill (San Juan Capistrano, Ca) - Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 am -6:00 pm

Although highly desirable but not required, the ideal candidate will possess some experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Concrete grinding and patching
• Minor asphalt patching
• Traffic sign installation, repairs, and replacement
• Reading plan specifications and traffic control plans
• Operation of light commercial vehicles and stake bed trucks
• Using small hand and power tools for set-up, maintenance and repairs
• Using gas powered tools for trimming and cutting trees and vegetation
• Using high-pressure spray equipment to pressure wash various surfaces

In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate and possess knowledge and experience in most of the following core competencies:

Technical Expertise

• Knowledge of and ability to operate power tools, including hedge pruners, pole pruners, pole saws, chain saws, leaf blowers, generators, cement mixers and paint sprayers.

Safety Savvy

• Knowledge of safe work practices and the proper use of tools and equipment.
• Proper use of Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses or goggles, gloves, vest, and task-specific PPE.
• Knowledge of traffic safety regulations, and worksite safety procedures.

Interpersonal Skills (Teamwork / Customer Service)

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and assist others as needed.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and establish effective working relationships.
• Ability to express disagreement professionally and work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals.
• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to present a positive, professional demeanor when interacting with coworkers and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

• Six (6) months of experience performing maintenance and repair work in open spaces or facilities.

Required License

Possession of a California Class C Driver License is Required.

Recruitment Process

Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials for minimum and desirable qualifications. After screening, candidates who meet the qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All candidates will be notified via email of their status in the process. Application screening (refer/non-refer) applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applications exhibiting qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Online Examination | Multiple Choice Test (Weighted 100%): A skills assessment will be conducted to evaluate the applicant's knowledge and experience as it relates to the job, as well as their interpersonal skills including their ability to follow written instructions, customer service, and ability to build and maintain effective working relationships. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.

Eligible List Once the online assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. Based on the Department's needs, the recruitment procedures listed above may be modified. Candidates will be notified of any changes in the recruitment procedures.

Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP) The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here (Download PDF reader) to review the policy.

Email notification. Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com," "ocgov.com," and "ocwr.ocgov.com" If your email address should change, please update your profile at .

For specific information pertaining to this recruitment please contact Cindy Silva View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email at View email address on click.appcast.io

EEO Information

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.