Demolition. Environmental. Abatement. Public Works.
SoCal Removal performs controlled demolition, hazardous substance removal, environmental work and site preparation throughout Southern California, and subcontracts all asbestos abatement to licensed, Cal/OSHA-registered specialty contractors. Our crews work on selective demolition, interior gut-outs, regulated environmental work, and public agency projects.
We welcome dependable people who take pride in safe work, organized jobsites, and professional workmanship.
Experienced in demolition, asbestos-related work, construction labor, or environmental services? Looking to build a career in the trades? Tell us about your experience and interests in the application below.
Working With SoCal Removal
- Diverse project types across Southern California
- Demolition, abatement, environmental, and construction experience
- Advancement by merit: skills, safe work and reliability
- Public works and commercial project exposure
- Safety-focused operations
- Licensed and insured contractor
- Company-provided PPE and safety training
- Owner-led company with hands-on field involvement
What the work involves
Most jobs fall into a few categories: interior demolition and gut-outs in occupied commercial and campus buildings, selective demolition ahead of renovation, full structure removal, concrete and asphalt removal, and debris loading and hauling. Hazardous substance removal is performed by trained technicians under SoCal Removal’s CSLB HAZ certification. Projects range from a single room in a home to a public agency building, and many are scheduled at night or on weekends so the building can stay open.
Positions we hire for
Demolition technician. Hand and power-tool demolition, loading, floor and wall protection, and daily cleanup. Prior demolition or construction experience preferred.
Hazardous materials technician. Removal work under SoCal Removal’s HAZ certification, including containment, PPE and waste documentation. Prior hazardous materials or abatement training is a plus.
Laborer, entry level. For dependable people new to the trades. Training happens on the job, alongside experienced crew members.
Growing with us
Advancement at SoCal Removal is based on merit: the skills you build, how safely you work, and how reliably you show up. Entry-level laborers who learn the trade move up to demolition technician or hazardous materials technician pay and to lead roles on the crew. Training happens on the job, alongside experienced crew members.
Pay and schedule
Positions are hourly. Starting pay on private work:
- Laborer, entry level: $30–$35 per hour
- Demolition technician: $35–$40 per hour
- Hazardous materials technician: $40–$46 per hour
Where you start in the range depends on experience and training. Public works projects are paid the California prevailing wage for the classification, with certified payroll. Work is project-based, so hours follow the job schedule and can include early starts, nights and weekends.
What we look for
People who show up on time, follow safety rules and PPE requirements every shift, keep the work area clean and organized, and can handle physical work outdoors in Southern California heat. Jobs are spread across Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Ventura counties, so reliable transportation to the jobsite helps.
What to expect after you apply
- We review every application and reply, even when we don’t have an opening.
- A phone call or a short meeting at our Santa Ana shop.
- A written conditional job offer.
- After the offer only: a drug screen; for hazardous materials roles, a respirator medical evaluation and fit test; and a background check or fingerprinting (Live Scan) only where the position or a client contract requires it.
- Paid orientation and safety training before your first shift.
How to apply
Download the employment application, fill it out, and attach it through our contact page. You can also apply by phone, or ask about current openings, at (949) 446-0000. Please don’t include your Social Security number, date of birth or copies of ID; we only ask for those after you are hired.
Equal opportunity
SoCal Removal is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring, pay and advancement decisions are based on merit, including skills, safe work and reliability. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy or related conditions, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, reproductive health decisionmaking, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
To request a reasonable accommodation at any point in the hiring process, call (949) 446-0000.