$19-$24/hr Lead Garbage Collector job in New Iberia | Hiring

Local Job Overview: New Iberia

At a Glance

• Join our New Iberia team for this flexible role.
• Benefits: Benefits may be available based on employment type.
• Employer: Waste Management (Hiring in New Iberia)
• Compensation: $19-$24/Hour (approx. $45.8k/Year)
• Core objectives involve your professional skills in Waste Management And Environmental Services.
• Position: Lead Garbage Collector (Flexible/Contract, New Iberia)
• Worksite: New Iberia, LA
• This New Iberia-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Waste Management team in New Iberia, LA is growing.
• Benefit from working in New Iberia, a key hub for the Waste Management And Environmental Services industry.

Company Overview:
Waste Management specializes in environmental services, focusing on delivering sustainable waste and recycling solutions with a strong commitment to safety, efficiency, and environmental stewardship. The company plays a vital role in supporting communities and businesses through reliable services while maintaining operational excellence and promoting ecological responsibility.

Role and Responsibilities:
As a Waste Management Lead Garbage Collector, you perform frontline refuse collection while serving as a peer safety lead and route coordinator for collection crews.
• Perform physical removal and hopper loading of residential and commercial waste
• Coach newly hired collectors on ergonomic lifting, cart tipper operation, and route safety
• Conduct pre-route safety tailgates and verify crew high-visibility gear compliance
• Assist drivers with route navigation, vehicle spotter duties, and backing guidance
• Ensure all customer stops along assigned loops are serviced cleanly and efficiently
• Assist with end-of-shift vehicle washdowns and container maintenance logs

Required Skills and Experience:
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• 1+ years of experience in garbage collection, sanitation, or heavy outdoor manual labor
• Physical stamina to lift up to 50 lbs repetitively and work outdoors in all weather
• Strong peer-coaching, communication, and safety leadership skills
• Excellent punctuality and attendance history

Preferred Qualifications:
• Valid driver's license with a clean record
• Prior lead laborer experience in waste management or landscaping
• Interest in enrolling in company CDL driver training programs

Compensation and Benefits:
• Lead hourly pay rate differential with overtime availability
• Performance-based safety bonuses and holiday pay premiums
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401(k) company match program
• Paid time off, paid personal days, and paid holidays
• Uniforms and safety equipment provided

About Waste Management:
Waste Management is dedicated to providing reliable waste collection services while promoting environmental sustainability and community well-being. The company emphasizes safety, service quality, and long-term employee development, helping team members build stable and rewarding careers in the environmental services industry.