Regional waste and recycling operator serving 275K+ customers across LA County
Athens Services operates a regional waste collection and recycling network across greater Los Angeles with 1,000–5,000 employees and deep operational infrastructure. The tech stack centers on fleet management (Fleetio, Allen-Bradley controls), workforce scheduling (Kronos, Workday), and geospatial routing (ArcGIS, QGIS) — a profile typical of capital-intensive logistics. Current hiring velocity is accelerating with 57 roles posted in the last 30 days, concentrated in operations and logistics, signaling active fleet or route optimization work alongside the stated focus on landfill density improvements and safety compliance in the fleet environment.
Notable leadership hires: Director of Procurement, Compensation Benefits Director
Athens Services is a family-owned waste collection, recycling, and environmental services company founded in 1957, headquartered in City of Industry, California. The company serves over 275,000 residential, commercial, and public-sector customers across 50 communities in greater Los Angeles. Core operations span waste collection, material recovery processing, composting (American Organics facility), street sweeping, and landfill/transfer services. The business is organized around operational execution, with active projects focused on fleet maintenance, safety compliance, site logistics, and employee engagement — reflecting the operational complexity of managing distributed collection routes and processing infrastructure across a densely populated region.
Fleetio for fleet operations management and Allen-Bradley for HMI/control systems. The stack also includes Kronos for workforce scheduling and ArcGIS/QGIS for route optimization and geospatial planning.
Athens Services serves 50 communities across greater Los Angeles, with headquarters in City of Industry, California. The company also maintains hiring footprint in the United States, Peru, and Australia.
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