Waste Management Technician

LEGOLAND Parks; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Merlin Magic Pass

Tuition reimbursement programs

Job summary

LEGOLAND California Resort is seeking a Waste Management Technician to support zero-waste goals and daily operations on site. You will collect, transport, and process waste streams with a team to maximize diversion from landfills and ensure safe, efficient handling of all materials.

The position requires a valid driver’s license, ability to work flexible hours, and strong English communication. This seasonal role sunset date in 2026 offers hands-on experience in a major resort environment.

Qualifications

• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid Class C driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and holidays.
• Excellent verbal English skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily rounds of collection, segregation, and disposal of solid waste and recyclable material.
• Operate heavy equipment, such as light duty trucks, trailers, compactors, balers, forklifts, etc.
• Dismantle unwanted equipment and assist in the recovery of recyclable materials using a variety of tools.
• Perform daily inspections to ensure department equipment and vehicles are in good working order.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment by sweeping, cleaning equipment, reporting hazards, etc.
• Notifies Assistant Manager of service interruptions, including blocked containers, closed pathways, equipment failure or potential safety hazards.
• Works closely with Assistant Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
• Notifies Assistant Manager of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage.
• Performs all duties as scheduled by the Assistant Manager and assists other technicians as directed to meet resort needs.
• Builds cooperative rapport with all departments and serves as an ambassador for resort sustainability and landfill diversion.

Skills

English fluency

Work authorization

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Front-end loaders

Compactors

Job description

What you'll bring to the team

Do you have a passion for the environment and sustainability? Join the team helping LEGOLAND California Resort become Zero Waste by 2030.

As a Waste Management Technician, you'll play a vital role in maximizing landfill diversion. You'll be responsible for the daily collection, transportation, and processing of all organic, inorganic, and hazardous waste generated on site. Each day, you will work with five to six other technicians to collect resort waste and dispose of it in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner. Generally, you will work behind the scenes using hand tools, powered equipment and company vehicles, such as light duty trucks, to complete your tasks.

For more information about the day-to-day responsibilities of a Waste Management Technician, refer to the Scope and Responsibilities section below

Scope and Essential Job Functions:

• Perform daily rounds of collection, segregation, and disposal of solid waste and recyclable material.
• Operate heavy equipment, such as light duty trucks, trailers, compactors, balers, forklifts, etc.
• Dismantle unwanted equipment and assist in the recovery of recyclable materials using a variety of tools.
• Perform daily inspections to ensure department equipment and vehicles are in good working order.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment by sweeping, cleaning equipment, reporting hazards, etc.
• Notifies Assistant Manager of service interruptions, including blocked containers, closed pathways, equipment failure or potential safety hazards.
• Works closely with Assistant Manager to improve route efficiencies and identify best practices.
• Notifies Assistant Manager of any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage.
• Performs all duties as scheduled by the Assistant Manager and assists other technicians as directed to meet resort needs.
• Builds cooperative rapport with all departments and serves as an ambassador for resort sustainability and landfill diversion.
• This role is seasonal, and will sunset on Monday, February 24th, 2026.

Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications:

• Successfully complete and pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Hold a current class C driver’s license, clean driving record, and meet California minimum liability car insurance requirements.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and Holidays to support park operations.
• Requires excellent verbal English skills.

Background and Experience:

Experience within the waste management industry, operating heavy equipment such as trucks, single axle trailers, front-end loaders or compactors, forklifts is desired but not required.

Education:

High school diploma or general education degree (or equivalent education and experience) is required.

Safety:

While performing duties, the individual is regularly required to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time. Use of hands and fingers are used to handle and/or grip objects, tools, and controls. Pushing, lifting, and pulling objects will be performed during time of duties.

Individual is occasionally exposed to chemicals, hazardous chemicals, fluorescent lamps or batteries, hazardous waste; will be exposed to loud work environment.

All candidates offered a position must complete safety induction training, which includes but is not limited to the following topics:

Emergency Action Plan for Waste Management Services

HazCom Training

Chemical Release Response and Hazardous Waste Management

Autism Awareness

Human Trafficking Awareness

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training

Physical Demands G Roles

• Standing: Constant 100%
• Walking: Constant 100%
• Sitting: None 0% (e.g., except during breaks)
• Lifting/Carrying:
• 0–10 lbs: Constant 80%
• 10–25 lbs: Constant 80%
• 25–50 lbs: Constant 80%
• 50+ lbs: Constant team lift: 80% of the time
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequent 80%(equipment used: [e.g., carts, product pallet jacks, machinery])
• Reaching:
• Below waist: Frequently 90%
• Waist to shoulder: Frequently 90%
• Overhead: Occasionally 10%
• Bending/Stooping: Frequently 100%
• Twisting: Frequently 100%
• Kneeling/Crouching: Frequently 100%
• Climbing (stairs/ladders): Occasionally 50%
• Manual Dexterity (hands/fingers): Typing, handling small objects, tools, handling cardboard-Frequently 100%
• Vision Requirements: close vision, distance, color vision, depth perception-Frequently 100%
• Noise Exposure: Moderate-Frequently, Loud-Frequently 100%
• Temperature Exposure: Indoor / Outdoor / Seasonal variations / Extreme conditions, anywhere from 25 degrees to 101 degrees. Frequently 100%
• Work Environment: wet surfaces, heights, confined spaces, chemicals, working both indoors and outdoors Frequently 100%
• Additional Requirements: N/A
• Accommodation Statement:Reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with applicable California law.

Benefits

Benefits of Merlin Entertainments

• Excellent health care options (medical, dental, and vision that encourage preventative care).
• Merlin Magic Pass for friends and family to enjoy the parks & attractions
• Recognition Programs and Rewards
• 401(k) program with company match
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Numerous learning and advancement opportunities

Pay Range

Compensation between USD $19.50/Hr.-USD $19.50/Hr.