Waste Management - Trash Collector

Waste Management; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Uniform program

Opportunities for advancement

Safety bonuses

Job summary

Waste Management is seeking Trash Collectors / Sanitation Workers to support residential and commercial waste collection on assigned routes. This role involves riding on the back of garbage trucks, lifting and dumping bins, collecting trash and recycling, and assisting drivers while ensuring routes are completed safely and on schedule.

Full-time employees may also receive benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off and holidays, uniform programs, and

Responsibilities

• Collecting trash and recycling on assigned routes.
• Lifting and dumping bins into the garbage truck.
• Operating hydraulic packers when trained.
• Assisting drivers with navigation and route checks.
• Ensuring routes are completed safely and on schedule.

Job description

Waste Management is seeking Trash Collectors / Sanitation Workers to assist with residential and commercial waste collection on assigned routes. Sanitation Workers are responsible for riding on the back of garbage trucks, collecting trash and recycling bins, emptying bins into the truck, and ensuring routes are completed safely and efficiently. Employees may also assist drivers with navigation, checking routes, and ensuring safe operation during pickups. This position typically pays $18 to $26 per hour, with opportunities for overtime pay, early morning shift pay, holiday pay, and performance or safety bonuses depending on location and route.Sanitation Workers are responsible for collecting trash and recycling, lifting and dumping bins into the garbage truck, operating hydraulic packers when trained, assisting drivers, following safety procedures, and ensuring routes are completed on schedule. Employees must follow company safety guidelines and wear required safety equipment at all times.Full-time employees may be eligible for benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), pension plans in some locations, paid time off, paid holidays, uniform programs, and opportunities for advancement into Driver or Route Operator positions. Some locations may also offer safety bonuses and attendance incentives.