Waste Management Specialist
Now Hiring: Specialist
Position Snapshot
- OPPORTUNITY: Earn extra income as a Specialist
- Team: Waste Management (Des Plaines Branch)
- Location: Des Plaines, IL (Local Candidates Only)
- Work in Des Plaines, IL.
- Join Waste Management and grow your skills.
Pay & Perks
- Est. Earnings: $24-$32/hr ($28.25/hr)
- Perks: Employee discounts.
- Weekly pay options often available.
Company Overview: Waste Management offers comprehensive environmental solutions, helping commercial, healthcare, and industrial partners meet sustainability targets through advanced waste auditing and environmental compliance programs.
Position Summary & Responsibilities: The Waste Management Specialist serves as an operational technical expert overseeing environmental compliance, waste stream characterization, and customer container logistics. You conduct on-site facility compliance audits, analyze client waste volume metrics, ensure accurate EPA manifest tracking, and recommend cost-effective waste diversion strategies. Furthermore, you coordinate with dispatch teams to optimize specialized container deliveries and assist site managers during regulatory environmental inspections. This position is 100% physical and strictly requires full on-site presence across customer locations and facility depots (zero remote capability).
Qualifications & Benefits: High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Logistics preferred. Requires 2+ years of experience in waste management, environmental auditing, or industrial logistics. Knowledge of EPA, DOT, and OSHA regulations is essential. Benefits include competitive base pay, performance bonuses, complete health/dental coverage, 401(k) company match, paid vacation, and career growth tracks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Waste Management Specialist position pay at Waste Management?
This role offers a pay range of $24 - $32. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Des Plaines.
Where is this Waste Management Specialist job located?
This position is based in Des Plaines, IL. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Des Plaines.
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.
Does Waste Management pay weekly for this role?
Waste Management offers weekly pay options for eligible associates. Your pay schedule will be confirmed during the onboarding process at the Des Plaines facility.
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.
What qualifications do I need for this Waste Management Specialist role?
Most Waste Management Specialist positions at Waste Management require a high school diploma or equivalent. Specific experience requirements vary by role. Check the full job description for details.
