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 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.
The opportunity. 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:
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:
Although highly desirable but not required, the ideal candidate will possess some experience in one or more of the following areas:
In addition, the ideal candidate will demonstrate and possess knowledge and experience in most of the following core competencies:
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.