Waste Zero Specialist

City:
Davis.

Location:

1195 - Recology Davis. Subsidiary:
Recology Davis.

As the largest 100% employee‑owned company in the resource recovery industry, Recology fosters a workplace culture that supports employees, serves customers, and protects the environment.

• Giving Back to our communities.
• Recovering Resources for best use.
• Owning quality service that protects the environment.
• Working Together for a waste‑free world.

Join us as a Waste Zero Specialist 1.

Under close supervision, the Waste Zero Specialist 1 designs, coordinates, implements, and administers waste diversion programs, engages key commercial and residential customers, collaborates with local jurisdictions, educates communities, and performs waste auditing services.

• Complete waste and diversion assessments and provide diversion strategies.
• Follow up on action items and document interactions for reporting.
• Prepare and deliver speeches and presentations to customers.
• Coordinate recycling/landfill diversion programs with local jurisdictions and educate customers.
• Contribute content for media, ads, reports, and other communications.
• Represent the company to city staff, elected officials, regional organizations, and chambers.
• Manage, update, and secure new contracts from key commercial recycling customers.
• Survey routes to verify rates, services, and efficiencies.
• Review audit reports on contamination and diversion issues and provide management with findings.
• Monitor and research public policy issues affecting operations.
• Participate in team projects as assigned.
• Maintain and update all required documents.
• Support and expand local buy‑back centers.
• Work a flexible schedule based on business needs.
• Travel frequently to off‑site meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• One year of related experience in resource recovery or equivalent training.
• Knowledge of technical and professional practices, laws, and programs in the field.
• Awareness of current marketing, communications, and public outreach trends.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Promotes the WASTE ZERO philosophy and finds ways to use waste products beneficially.
• Develops strategies and recommendations to manage challenges and opportunities.
• Generates innovative ideas to improve existing systems.
• Uses computers and technology effectively.
• Demonstrates strong proficiency in areas of expertise and strategic processes.
• Communicates well in writing and verbally, listens, and shares information timely.
• Delivers presentations tailored to audiences.
• Engages with others, builds trust, and encourages collaboration.
• Motivates and empowers teams to achieve objectives.
• Attracts, develops, and retains talent and shares knowledge.
• Builds customer relationships and increases satisfaction.

• An ecologically innovative company that mentors people committed to protecting the environment.
• The largest employee‑owned resource recovery company with benefits to help you prosper.
• A creative, caring culture that values community, diversity, and accountability.
• A mission to use and return resources most effectively through the 4R's.
• Professional challenges that grow community engagement toward a waste‑free world.

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits: medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform job functions; criminal records may be considered for employment. Accurate application information is required.

Recology is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other protected basis.

This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, or benefits associated with the job.