Landfill Laborer

Job Location

Orange County, California, United States.

Landfill Laborer (Open to the public).

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and the successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

Monday, June 29, 2026, at 11:59 PM (PST).

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

Possession of a California Class C Driver License.

Non‑Management Benefits:
In addition to the County’s standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays, employees also receive a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan, and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).

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