Operations Specialist

Waste Management; Walker (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with match

Stock purchase plan

Paid vacation, holidays, and personal/

Job summary

Waste Management in Walker, LA is seeking an Operations Specialist for Collections to provide advanced clerical support and assist in coordinating daily operations. The role emphasizes efficient communication with managers, drivers, and staff, and uses MS Office for daily tasks.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, with no prior experience necessary and candidates must be at least 18 and eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited).
• No prior work experience required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve safety, service, and operational issues; coordinate daily information among supervisors and managers.
• Use Microsoft Suite and other tools to manage procurement, time and attendance, safety incidents, and contract labor, and assist in payments and financial tasks.

Skills

18+ years old

Legally eligible to work in the US

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

What is the value of a WM Job?At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck.It'sa way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WMa great placeto work and grow a career.

We Are Always WorkingForASustainable Tomorrow:Our mission is to leave the world a better place than wefound itby helping its inhabitants find purpose in becoming its caretakers.

We Are People First:The members of the WM family are the foundation for our success. We foster an environment where all teammates feel welcomed,valuedand seen.

We Are Committed to Your Growth: Your Tomorrow Education Assistance Program, paid on-the-job training, and established career progression.

We Are Stable:From the front line to the corporate offices, our team members perform essential and meaningful work.

We Are a Family:At WM we are over 60,000 people - from many places and many backgrounds, and it is our amazing differences that make us stronger.

We Are Investing in You:Amazing Medical, Dental & Vision, 401K with match, discounted stock options, dependent day care, and more!

I. Job Summary
At WM, the Operations Specialist for Collections provides advanced clerical and administrative support to departmental Managers and assists in coordinating all aspects of daily operations.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• A Operations Specialist assists in troubleshooting and resolving safety, service, and operational issues, maintains and distributes department related information on a daily basis, communicates with other supervisors and managers about operational issues, maintains the office and is the proxy for KRONOS for all daily updates for drivers and helpers.
• Is responsible for using Microsoft Suite and additional software tools to manage a variety of daily tasks, such as procurement, time and attendance, safety incidents, and contract labor, assisting with the processing of payments and other financial tasks as necessary, assisting in the implementation of operational projects as needed, communicating with customers about service issues as needed, and communicating with employees about scheduling and work assignments as needed.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED (accredited).
• No prior work experience and
• must be at least 18 years of age and
• legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located

B. Preferred Qualifications

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

V. Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability.
• stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more.
• paid vacation, holidays, and personal days.

Please note that benefits may vary by site.

About Us

ABOUT WM

WM (WM.com ) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of post-consumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gas-to-electricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks – the largest heavy-duty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com .

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States: WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada: WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

Real ID

In order to travel by air or access federal property, federal law requires individuals have a REAL ID or an acceptable alternative. This position may require the successful candidate to travel by air for business reasons or service federal property. Accordingly, successful candidates must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative.

About the Team

What is the value of a WM job? At WM we know that the value of a WM job is more than a paycheck. It’s a way to create opportunities for you and your family. This is why we are constantly working to make WM a great place to work and grow a career. We Are WM is what defines the perks of being in the WM family – from benefits, to resources and engagement activities.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2351769
• Job Category Operations Support
• Posting Date 08/11/2026, 06:49 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 15505 INDUSTRY WAY, WALKER, LA, 70785, US (On-site)