Landfill Attendant
Local Job Overview: Columbia
Role Essentials
- Location: Columbia, MD
- New Opening: Part-Time Landfill Attendant
- Employer: Waste Management (Hiring Part-Time in Columbia)
- This Columbia-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our Waste Management team in Columbia, MD is growing.
- Benefit from working in Columbia, a key hub for the Waste Management And Facility Operations industry.
Rewards
- Pay Rate: $15-$19/Hour (approx. $18.6k/Year)
- Benefits: Employee discounts and perks (where applicable).
- Excellent work-life balance in Columbia.
Core Focus
- This role focuses on your professional skills with a schedule that fits your life.
Company Overview: Waste Management operates modern engineered sanitary landfills that divert methane gas into renewable green energy while serving as sustainable disposal infrastructure for local municipalities.
Position Overview & Responsibilities: The Landfill Attendant manages scale-house traffic, customer load inspections, and vehicle direction across regional landfill facilities. Operating computerized scale ticketing software, you weigh commercial haul trucks, verify waste manifests to exclude hazardous or non-compliant materials, process cash or commercial credit transactions, and issue receipts. You direct public and commercial haulers safely to active tipping cells or recycling drop bays while ensuring entry roadways and scale decks remain clean and hazard-free. This position is 100% physical and strictly requires full on-site presence inside the scale house and yard facility.
Qualifications & Benefits: High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Requires basic computer literacy, cash-handling capability, strong customer service communication skills, and comfort working in fast-paced facility environments. Benefits include competitive starting hourly wages, annual performance wage progression, full healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) company match, paid personal leave, and paid vacation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Landfill Attendant position pay at Waste Management?
This role offers a pay range of $15 - $19. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Columbia.
Where is this Landfill Attendant job located?
This position is based in Columbia, MD. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Columbia.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Landfill Attendant job?
No prior experience is required. Waste Management provides all necessary training for new hires. This is an entry-level opportunity open to candidates from all backgrounds.
How many hours per week is this part-time Landfill Attendant role?
Part-time positions at Waste Management generally range from 20 to 30 hours per week with flexible scheduling options. Exact hours depend on business needs and your availability.
What benefits does Waste Management offer for this position?
Waste Management provides comprehensive benefits starting Day 1, which may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee assistance programs.
Do Waste Management employees get discounts?
Yes, Waste Management associates enjoy employee discounts and other perks. Exact discount details and eligibility are provided during orientation.
