Jobs in Arvin California

Burrtec is a well-established refuse and recycling collection company serving over fifteen municipalities throughout Southern California and employing over 1400 full-time employees. Burrtec continues to grow through company acquisitions and successful bid proposals. Burrtec is a family-owned company that firmly believes the key element to our success is knowing how important each employee is to the organization.

We have the following position available:

Safety Transportation Manager

SALARY RANGE: $105,000 - $118,000/year

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Transportation Safety Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining safety programs to ensure the safe operation of the company's fleet of vehicles, compliance with regulatory requirements, and promotion of a strong safety culture. This role will focus on reducing transportation safety risks, preventing accidents, and ensuring that drivers and transportation operations comply with company policies and government regulations. The Manager is responsible for coaching drivers and reinforcing safe driving and work behaviors across the organization. This position plays a critical role in managing and improving the safety culture by leveraging the Lytx safety system, conducting ride-along training, classroom instruction, and post-incident retraining. The manager will work closely with operations management to monitor and enhance overall safety performance in each division.

This position requires frequent travel—approximately 50% of the time—between our Bakersfield and Santa Clarita locations to support driver training, safety coaching, and operational safety initiatives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Implement comprehensive driver safety programs tailored to the company's waste transportation operations, ensuring alignment with corporate safety standards and goals.
• Coach employees on unsafe driving and work behaviors using the Lytx camera system. Provide feedback and corrective actions to address safety concerns.
• Maintain detailed and specific notes of coaching discussions using the Lytx coaching module. Monitor and review camera system data to identify high-risk behaviors and provide real-time coaching.
• Participate in local division safety training sessions as required.
• Conduct Smith System classroom driver training on a weekly basis.
• Perform on-road Smith System driver certifications as needed, providing hands-on training to drivers.
• Conduct Saturday morning class training sessions 2-3 times a month for drivers and safety personnel.
• Ensure all transportation activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including DOT, OSHA, and FMCSA standards through regular audits, training, and participation in compliance reviews.
• Collaborate in the development and implementation of safety programs and procedures in compliance with state and federal regulations and corporate policies. Use accident trend data to identify areas for improvement and develop programs to reduce or prevent future occurrences.
• Monitor safety analytics for the company using data from the Lytx camera system and other sources to drive behavioral changes and safety improvements. Develop and identify risk mitigation strategies.
• Review vehicle camera systems regularly to ensure they are functioning properly. Escalate camera or equipment issues to local division shops and management for repair as needed. Coordinate equipment purchases and vendor repairs in collaboration with local divisions.
• Collaborate with operational personnel to implement best practices and continuously develop safety knowledge policies across the organization.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for vehicle camera equipment and software, providing technical support and ensuring optimal system performance.
• Supervise and mentor Driver Trainers/Coaches to ensure they adhere to quality standards, deadlines, and proper procedures. Provide guidance and correct errors or inconsistencies.
• Set clear performance expectations for team members and provide ongoing feedback and coaching to improve their skills and efficiency.
• Conduct regular team meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and strategies for improving performance.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to meet safety and operational goals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a transportation safety management position is required. Experience in refuse/waste management is strongly preferred.
• Valid California Driver’s License is required.
• Valid California Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and DOT Medical Examiner’s Certificate (MEC) is required.
• Must be able to pass and become certified in the Smith System driver safety program.
• Must have excellent verbal and written skills in both English and Spanish.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Excel.
• Familiarity with fleet safety technology systems (such as Lytx).
• Must have the ability to conduct and facilitate effective and engaging safety training programs for groups of personnel.
• Clean driving record with no more than 3 points or DUI within the last 3 years.
• Must be able to complete post-accident and proactive ride-along training and demonstrations in various types of equipment, with varying environmental factors, on a weekly basis.
• Must be able to travel throughout the Southern California area daily to visit various locations, conduct training, and support safety initiatives.

COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent group speaking skills are required to deliver impactful safety messaging to diverse groups.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and change behaviors.
• Proficiency in technology software and adaptability to changing needs as the Lytx program evolves over time.
• Ability to foster a culture of safety within the organization through continuous education, awareness campaigns, and leading by example.
• Must have the ability to conduct and facilitate effective and engaging safety training programs for groups of personnel.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple responsibilities and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be adaptable and flexible to changing operational needs, including evolving safety programs and regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adjust to shifting priorities.
• Willingness to work weekends and maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate training or other job duties as needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

The job involves outdoor work and exposure to various weather conditions. Flexible working hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, may be required to accommodate waste collection schedules and trainings. Should be prepared for physically demanding work and be comfortable operating heavy machinery. This position is exposed to changing road conditions and closures. This job requires the ability to lift, push and pull up to 75 lbs., operating a commercial truck, climb in and out of the truck cab frequently and perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.There is continuous eye/hand coordination, handling, and wrist motion, hearing and smelling.

We offer competitive wages and an excellent benefits package, including 401 (k) and 100% paid medical/dental/life insurance, and holidays/vacation/PSL.

Prominent firm is expanding and seeking to add a Senior Counsel to their Los Angeles office. Ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in one or more of the following practice areas: General Liability, Construction Defect, Transportation/Trucking, Premises Liability, Catastrophic Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Professional Liability, Auto, Medical Malpractice, Toxic Tort, Product Liability.

Option to work Remote or Hybrid

Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned cases

• Handle cases from inception to conclusion

• Take and defend depositions

• Make court appearances

• Draft motions, pleadings and respond to discovery

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience

• Licensed to practice and in good standing in California

• Trial and/or trial prep experience

Base Salary 190k-250k (DOE)+ Bonuses + Comprehensive Benefits Package + Remote or Hybrid

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Who We Are

We are Skybound.

We love creators. We love fans. We love thrilling games, indelible images and moving stories. Our roots are in comics, but our brands extend to video games, television, movies, merchandise, and live experiences. We take special pride in original tales, fresh characters, and diverse voices.

From well-known franchises to freshly-minted originals, we offer the chance to join brilliant creators shaping a new generation of entertainment in a concentrated, agile environment where every perspective matters, and any idea can create a breakthrough.

Opportunity

Skybound is looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Systems Designer to help build a thrilling new game franchise. The Senior Systems Designers create rewarding loops that help players set goals, progress, and stay engaged over multiple play sessions. They craft and tune player advancement and rewards across the entire game.

You will collaborate closely with the Game Director, department leads, and cross-disciplinary teams to define and drive the strategic vision for player progression and meta systems. You’ll mentor other designers, establish best practices, and ensure the systems design team delivers high-quality, scalable solutions that support both gameplay and business goals.

If you're passionate about building compelling systems, love mentoring others, and thrive in a creative, combat-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Reports: This position will report to Game Director.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the vision and execution of player progression, meta systems, and engagement loops across single and multiplayer experiences.
• Define and drive KPIs for progression systems that align with player satisfaction and business goals.
• Mentor and guide systems designers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
• Own major feature areas from concept through implementation, ensuring quality and consistency across the game.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, art, UX, and production to ensure systems are well-integrated and technically feasible.
• Establish and evangelize best practices for systems design, documentation, and tool usage.
• Anticipate and resolve design challenges, proactively improving workflows and pipelines.
• Playtest and iterate on systems regularly, using data and player feedback to refine and optimize.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in the games industry, with a focus on systems design and progression.
• Proven leadership experience, including mentoring designers and leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Shipped at least one AAA title with significant ownership of progression or meta systems.
• Deep understanding of player psychology, engagement strategies, and content pacing.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex systems into clear, actionable designs.
• Experience collaborating with engineering on tool development and pipeline optimization.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills, with fluency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, etc.
• Strategic mindset, balancing creative vision with technical and business constraints.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Unreal Engine, including scripting and integration into production pipelines.
• Strong technical scripting skills and a willingness to learn new tools and technologies.
• Passion for combat-oriented games, player progression, and Skybound’s unique properties.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Salary Range: $125,000 - $165,000

• Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to: market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc.
• The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees
• Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role

Skybound offers a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, as well as free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We also offer a 401K plan with 4% match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, generous time off, wellness benefits, and tuition reimbursement.

Company Overview

Skybound is a multiplatform content company working closely with creators and their intellectual properties, extending stories and universes to new platforms, including comics, television, film, tabletop and video games, books, digital content, events, and beyond. We are home to critically-acclaimed global franchises, including The Walking Dead and Invincible.

Skybound Games produces, publishes and distributes video and tabletop games across all genres, including the multi-million-unit selling The Walking Dead video game series. In addition to our wholly-owned franchises, we work with independent developers to foster and create original games with compelling characters and worlds, strong creator and artistic focus, and innovative approaches to engaging genres.

Invincible is one of Skybound's tentpole franchises (celebrating 20 years!) and spans the world of comic books, merchandise, video games, and the critically acclaimed adult animated television series on Prime Video. Now in its second season, the television show has consistently ranked as one of Prime Videos top-streamed series with a 99% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Based on the groundbreaking comic book by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, Invincible revolves around 18-year-old Mark Grayson, who’s just like every other guy his age—except his father is (or was) the most powerful superhero on the planet. Still reeling from Nolan’s betrayal in Season One, Mark struggles to rebuild his life as he faces a host of new threats, all while battling his greatest fear - that he might become his father without even knowing it.

The show stars Steven Yeun, with Sandra Oh, Zazie Beetz, Grey Griffin, Chris Diamantopoulos, Walton Goggins, Gillian Jacobs, Jason Mantzoukas, Ross Marquand, Khary Payton, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells, Kevin Michael Richardson, Seth Rogen, and J.K. Simmons. Executive producers include Skybound's own Kirkman, David Alpert, and Margaret M. Dean.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Skybound we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! Skybound is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, hair texture or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Skybound complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination.

Skybound will consider applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the CA Fair Chance Act and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

For more information on our Privacy Policy, visit: working/work at home options are available for this role.

McCormick Biological, Inc. (MBI) is a biological consulting firm based out of Bakersfield, CA, that specializes in the biological resources of the San Joaquin Valley and surrounding areas. We are seeking applicants for several temporary positions available on or after April 15, 2026, and ending on or before September 30, 2026. Applicants do not need to be available for the entire period; however, availability for most of the period will increase an applicant’s competitiveness for a long-term position. Graduates or students majoring in biology, environmental science, or related fields who have completed at least their sophomore year are encouraged to apply. Start and end dates can be flexible, depending on availability.

General Job Description:

Under the direct supervision of experienced staff, seasonal employees will work in teams to conduct transect surveys following agency-approved methods for the detection of state- and federal-listed species including, but not limited to, blunt-nosed leopard lizard (Gambelia sila). In-house and field training will be provided. Duties may also include general maintenance/preparation of field equipment and other administrative tasks as assigned.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Work will be conducted in both field and typical office environments.
• These positions are based in Bakersfield, CA, but field sites may be distributed throughout the San Joaquin Valley.
• Field work may be pre-scheduled up to 1-week in advance, and crew departure times will be coordinated by crew leaders the day before field work is conducted.
• Field work will be completed over an 8-hour workday. Overtime (more than 8 hours a day) may be required to accommodate longer travel times to specific field sites. MBI offers no minimum guarantee of work hours.
• Transect surveys will consist of hiking up to several miles per day in intense sun.
• Field attire appropriate for hiking is required (e.g., shirts with sleeves, long pants, hat, sunglasses, and hiking boots). Many field sites require additional personal protective equipment (PPE) including, but not limited to, high-visibility vest, safety glasses, fire-resistant clothing, steel-toed boots, hard hats, and H2S monitors. All required safety equipment will be provided by the employer.
• Potential hazards in the field may include high temperatures, poor air quality, uneven terrain, biting insects, rattlesnakes, oil production equipment, and barbed-wire fencing.
• There is a 30-day unpaid break from work activities (July 16th through August 14th). During this time, opportunities for additional part-time work and/or continuing education may be provided by senior staff.
• Other tasks include, but are not limited to, maintaining/preparing field equipment (e.g., taking company vehicles through car wash, cleaning ice chests/binoculars/etc., bagging ice for field crews), disposal of trash, gathering recyclables, and shredding paper.

Required Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid state-issued driver’s license (or ability to obtain a license) is required.
• Reliable transportation to and from MBI’s office.
• Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment. 
• Employment is conditional on successfully passing a drug test administered at an off-site laboratory.
• Position is subject to educational and criminal background check.
• A working cell phone for daily communications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduation with or currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree from a 4-year college or university with emphasis in biological sciences, ecology, or wildlife biology.
• Field experience with endangered and threatened species of the San Joaquin Valley. Emphasis on reptile species identification is a plus.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to operate a Windows-based computer for word processing, data entry, and/or accessing the Internet.
• Previous experience working in/around developed and undeveloped oil/gas facilities is highly desired.

Type:

• Part-time hourly, Seasonal, Non-exempt
• General expectation is between 25 and 40 hours per week, (Monday-Saturday)

Benefits:

• These positions do not qualify for health insurance or other benefits afforded to full time regular employees.
• Paid sick leave is provided as required by California labor law.
• Employees will be provided with a monthly cell phone use stipend, subsidized field gear, and company vehicle transportation to and from field sites.
• Returning seasonal employees may be eligible for participation in the Simple IRA plan, provided minimum qualifications are met.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to . You will receive a confirmation email when your submission has been reviewed, and further instructions will be provided at that time.