Outdoor Waste Collection Specialist – Safety-First

Coastal Waste & Recycling Inc.; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Career Growth & Advancement

Job summary

Coastal Waste & Recycling Inc. seeks a dedicated Collection Specialist to work with a Driver, safely collecting residential, commercial, and industrial waste and recyclables. You will back up the Driver as a spotter, maintain route safety, and support pre-trip and post-trip inspections.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and customer service in an outdoor environment, with opportunities to grow within a fast-growing waste and recycling company in the Southeast.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physically demanding outdoor work.
• Ability to lift, push, pull 50–75 pounds.
• Excellent customer service and communication.
• Valid driver's license preferred but not required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Creole preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with a Driver to safely collect residential, commercial, and industrial waste and recyclables.
• Safely lift, move, empty, and load carts, containers, bags, and other receptacles into collection vehicles.
• Serve as the Driver's spotter during backing maneuvers, providing visual guidance until maneuver completion.
• Maintain awareness of traffic, pedestrians, and hazards to ensure safe operations on the route.
• Assist with pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report safety concerns.
• Provide friendly, professional customer service while interacting with customers.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Commitment to safety

Customer service

Lifting 50-75 lbs

Teamwork

Job description

Coastal Waste & Recycling Inc. seeks a dedicated Collection Specialist to work with a Driver, safely collecting residential, commercial, and industrial waste and recyclables. You will back up the Driver as a spotter, maintain route safety, and support pre-trip and post-trip inspections.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and customer service in an outdoor environment, with opportunities to grow within a fast-growing waste and recycling company in the Southeast.