Waste Collector
Hiring in Kennesaw: Waste Collector
Position Snapshot
- OPPORTUNITY: Earn extra income as a Waste Collector
- Hiring: Waste Management
- Worksite: Kennesaw Area
- Work in Kennesaw, GA.
- Join Waste Management and grow your skills.
Pay & Perks
- Pay Rate: $18-$22/hr ($20.25/hr)
- Perks: Employee discounts.
- Weekly pay options often available.
Company Overview: Waste Management is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental services, dedicated to delivering sustainable waste collection, recycling, and resource recovery solutions with an uncompromising commitment to safety and operational excellence.
Position Summary & Responsibilities: As a Waste Collector at Waste Management, you execute daily residential and commercial refuse collection along assigned neighborhood routes. Riding on collection vehicle steps or accompanying route drivers, you manually maneuver heavy waste carts, position bins onto hydraulic tipping lifters, and operate packer controls safely. You clear spilled debris to keep customer properties clean, assist drivers with backing spotter duties, and report damaged containers to dispatch teams. This role is 100% physical and strictly requires full on-site route presence with zero work-from-home availability.
Qualifications & Benefits: Must be at least 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED preferred. Requires physical endurance to walk, bend, stand, and lift up to 50 lbs repetitively across all outdoor seasonal weather conditions, alongside a strong safety orientation. Offers competitive starting hourly pay, overtime opportunities, full medical and dental insurance, 401(k) company matching, paid holidays, and CDL driver training opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Waste Collector position pay at Waste Management?
This role offers a pay range of $18 - $22. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Kennesaw.
Where is this Waste Collector job located?
This position is based in Kennesaw, GA. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Kennesaw.
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 Kennesaw facility.
Does Waste Management provide training for new hires?
Yes, Waste Management provides comprehensive paid training for all new associates. This includes safety orientation, equipment operation certification, and role-specific process training.
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.
