Waste Collection Specialist Needed-Rancho Santa Margarita Area
Rancho Santa Margarita Role Highlights
Role Essentials
- Salary: $23-$30/Hour (approx. $55.6k/Year)
- Employer: Waste Management (Hiring in Rancho Santa Margarita)
- Benefits: Benefits may be available based on employment type.
- Join our Rancho Santa Margarita team for this flexible role.
- Job Title: Waste Collection Specialist (Gig/Contract)
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Rancho Santa Margarita location.
- Based in: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA (our main Rancho Santa Margarita branch)
- This Rancho Santa Margarita-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Waste Management team in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Rancho Santa Margarita, a key hub for the Waste Management And Environmental Services industry.
Company Overview
Waste Management delivers industry-leading environmental solutions to millions of residential, commercial, and industrial customers across North America. We prioritize customer service, field safety, and sustainable resource recovery, equipping our teams with state-of-the-art collection vehicles and advanced logistics dispatching tools.
Position Overview & Responsibilities
The Waste Collection Specialist drives and operates specialized waste collection vehicles, managing municipal solid waste, commercial recycling, and organic waste collection routes. Operating automated side-loader arms, front-loaders, or roll-off trucks, you navigate route paths safely, service commercial dumpsters, and log daily route completion data into onboard vehicle telematics terminals. You perform mandatory pre-trip and post-trip commercial vehicle inspections, report route access issues to dispatchers, and maintain route efficiency. This position is 100% physical and strictly requires full on-site driving presence (no remote work allowed).
Qualifications & Benefits
Requires a valid Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with a clean motor vehicle record (MVR) and at least 1 year of verifiable commercial driving experience. Candidates must possess strong spatial awareness, physical capability to enter and exit vehicle cabs continuously, and a valid DOT medical card. Includes top-tier hourly base pay, route completion bonuses, full health coverage, 401(k) company match, paid vacation, and uniform allowances.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Waste Collection Specialist Needed position pay at Waste Management?
This role offers a pay range of $23 - $30. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Rancho Santa Margarita.
Where is this Waste Collection Specialist Needed job located?
This position is based in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Rancho Santa Margarita.
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.
What qualifications do I need for this Waste Collection Specialist Needed role?
Most Waste Collection Specialist Needed positions at Waste Management require a high school diploma or equivalent. Specific experience requirements vary by role. Check the full job description for details.
How do I apply for this Waste Collection Specialist Needed position in Rancho Santa Margarita?
You can apply directly on this page by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. The application process is quick and typically takes just a few minutes. Waste Management reviews applications on a rolling basis.
How long does the Waste Management hiring process take?
The hiring process at Waste Management is typically fast, often completed within 1-2 weeks. After submitting your application, you may receive a response within a few days. Some positions offer same-week start dates.
