Waste Remedy Training Specialist

GreenSpace Recycling; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual

401(k) after 60 days

Medical insurance after 90 days

Job summary

GreenSpace Recycling is seeking a Waste Remedy Training Specialist to onboard and develop our Puget Sound Area Waste Remedy team. You will train agents in the field, model safe practices, and ensure consistency across routes and properties.

The role requires early starts, physical work, and the ability to mentor others while maintaining a high standard of safety and service. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and leadership presence.
• Experience training teams in the field is preferred.
• Willing to work outdoors and lift heavy items as part of the training role.

Responsibilities

• Train new and existing Waste Remedy Agents in the field.
• Demonstrate expert-level execution on all routes.
• Adjust training based on experience level and learning style.
• Observe performance and provide feedback.
• Document training progress and readiness for independent work.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Safety focus

Field training

Job description

Join GreenSpace Recycling as a Waste Remedy Training Specialist!

NO CDL REQUIRED

Waste Remedy Training Specialist
Full-Time | $26.00 to $28.00 per hour

GreenSpace Recycling is hiring a full-time Waste Remedy Training Specialist to support onboarding and ongoing development of our Puget Sound Area Waste Remedy team.

This is a working trainer role. You’re in the field, on routes, showing the job as it’s actually done: servicing apartment communities, sorting waste and recycling, removing bulky items, and keeping waste enclosures and chute rooms clean. This position ensures consistency, safety, and operational follow-through across routes and properties.

The Training Specialist leads by example, models our values, and makes sure team members are set up for success from day one and beyond.

Position Details

Schedule

• 5-day workweek: Sunday, Monday, and Friday are required;
  Saturday and one additional weekday are off
• 4:00 AM start time; routes are designed to take approximately 6.5 hours on an average day, but end times vary based on daily route needs

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with at least 5 years of relative driving experience
• Safe driving record that meets company insurance requirements
• Box truck driving experience preferred
• Able to perform sustained physical work throughout the shift, including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and safely maneuvering heavy or bulky items (up to 150+ pounds) using lift gates and tools, while working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Able to communicate clearly when help is needed
• Willing to work around trash, unpleasant odors, spills, and other messy conditions
• Able and willing to sort trash and recycling, clean work areas, and handle furniture and appliances
• Strong communication skills and a steady leadership presence
• Self-directed and dependable when working independently across multiple routes and properties
• Reliable attendance and timely communication

Core Responsibilities

Training

• Train new and existing Waste Remedy Agents in the field
• Demonstrate expert-level execution on all designated routes
• Adjust training based on experience level and learning style
• Observe performance and provide direct, practical feedback
• Document training progress, identify areas needing additional support, and communicate readiness for independent work to management
• Communicate training needs and concerns to management

Route & Property Knowledge

• Maintain working knowledge of all routes and route changes
• Understand property‑specific requirements and expectations
• Step in to cover or assist on any route as operational needs arise
• Stay aligned with daily operations and standard procedures

Operations Support

• Drive a company-provided box truck to service apartment communities along your route
• Sort trash and recycling on‑site and service waste enclosures and chute rooms
• Support smooth day‑to‑day execution in the field
• Address issues in real time and expedite when needed
• Model company expectations through behavior and work quality
• Safely lift, maneuver, and remove heavy or bulky items, including furniture and appliances, using lift gates and provided equipment and requesting assistance when appropriate
• Clean waste enclosures and chute rooms, including sweeping loose debris, picking up spilled waste, and completing other cleanup associated with servicing the area

Why GreenSpace?

• Competitive pay with additional earnings based on recycling
• PTO accrual, 401k plan after 60 days, medical insurance after 90 days

Why Join GreenSpace Recycling?

• Pay: $26.00 per hour
• Additional Earnings: Recycling Remuneration typically ranges from $50-$80 per week, based on recyclable materials collected during regular route service and current scrap pricing.
• Benefits:
  • Medical insurance after 90 days
  • 401(k) eligibility after 180 days
  • Paid time off in accordance with company policy and applicable state requirements

You’ll shape how every new team member learns the job, and you’ll keep our routes consistent, safe, and reliable. We value team members who care about quality, safety, and sustainability, and we invest in their growth as the company continues to expand.

Questions about the position? Call [phone] ext. 3.

Employment Contingencies

All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of pre‑employment screenings, including:

• Driving risk analysis by our insurer
• Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) to confirm a safe driving record
• Drug screening
• Background check
• DOT medical certification

All pre‑employment screening and certification costs are covered by GreenSpace.

Learn More

• Check out What We Do! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFJxsrQJdOM&t=3s
• Visit our website! https://www.greenspacerecycling.com

Let’s create a greener future together!

GreenSpace Recycling is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.

We will verify employment eligibility in accordance with federal law after the candidate accepts an offer of employment and completes Form I-9.