Refuse Collector
Role Based in Traverse City
Position Snapshot
- OPPORTUNITY: Earn extra income as a Refuse Collector
- Team: Waste Management (Traverse City Branch)
- Worksite: Traverse City Area
- Work in Traverse City, MI.
- Join Waste Management and grow your skills.
What We Offer
- Pay Rate: $16-$21/hr ($19.00/hr)
- Perks: Employee discounts.
- Weekly pay options often available.
Company Overview: Waste Management provides essential municipal sanitation services across North America, supporting residential routes through a strong safety culture, dependable scheduling, and career stability.
Position Summary & Responsibilities: As a Refuse Collector, you support daily frontline waste collection, equipment sanitation, and residential/commercial route fulfillment. Working along assigned service loops, you assist collection truck drivers by manually or mechanically positioning waste containers, loading residential trash bins into rear-loader hydraulic lifts, and operating compaction controls. Furthermore, you conduct daily vehicle washdowns, sanitize waste holding hoppers, clear route hazards, and maintain strict adherence to company safety rules. This role is 100% physical and strictly requires full on-site presence along collection routes and facility grounds (zero remote availability).
Qualifications & Benefits: Candidates must be at least 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED preferred. Requires physical stamina for frequent lifting (up to 50 lbs), bending, standing, and working in varied outdoor weather conditions, alongside a strong commitment to workplace safety. Full-time Refuse Collectors receive competitive hourly base pay, complete health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) company matching, paid time off, and career advancement paths toward commercial driving positions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Refuse Collector position pay at Waste Management?
This role offers a pay range of $16 - $21. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Traverse City.
Where is this Refuse Collector job located?
This position is based in Traverse City, MI. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Traverse City.
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 Traverse City facility.
What does a typical day look like as a Refuse Collector?
A typical shift involves receiving, picking, packing, and sorting customer orders in Waste Management's Traverse City facility. You'll work with a team to meet daily fulfillment targets while following safety protocols.
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.
