Waste Remedy Training Specialist

GreenSpace Recycling; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO accrual

401k after 60 days

Medical insurance after 90 days

Job summary

GreenSpace Recycling is hiring a full-time Waste Remedy Training Specialist in the San Jose Bay Area. This in-field trainer role teaches and models proper waste and recycling practices across apartment communities, ensuring safety and consistency on every route.

You’ll lead by example, train new and existing agents, and adapt sessions to experience levels while working early start routes. The job includes lifting heavy items, outdoor work, and a strong focus on quality, safety, and

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with at least 5 years driving-related experience.
• Safe driving record meeting company insurance requirements.
• Able to perform sustained physical work (lifting up to 150+ lbs) outdoors.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Willing to work in waste and sanitation environments.
• Able to sort trash and recycling, clean work areas, and service enclosures.

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 direct, practical feedback.
• Document training progress and communicate readiness for independent work to management.
• Communicate training needs and concerns to management.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Clean driving record

Box truck driving experience

Physical stamina

Clear communication

Sort waste & recycling

Team leadership presence

Job description

Join GreenSpace Recycling as a Waste Remedy Training Specialist!

NO CDL REQUIRED

Waste Remedy Training Specialist Full-Time | $31.00 to $32.50 per hour

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

This is a working trainer role. You’ll be 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
• Start time between 3:00 AM - 5:00 AM: routes are designed to take approximately 7.5 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 elevate 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

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.