Garbage Collector
Role Based in West Des Moines
Role Essentials
- Worksite: West Des Moines, IA (Local Candidate Preferred)
- Job Title: Garbage Collector (Flexible Hours in West Des Moines)
- Company: Waste Management
- This West Des Moines-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our Waste Management team in West Des Moines, IA is growing.
- Benefit from working in West Des Moines, a key hub for the Waste Management And Environmental Services industry.
Salary and Benefits
- Pay Rate: $18-$22/Hour (approx. $21.1k/Year)
- Benefits: Employee discounts and perks (where applicable).
- Perfect for students or those seeking supplemental income.
Responsibilities
- This role focuses on your professional skills with a schedule that fits your life.
Company Overview: Waste Management provides vital community sanitation services across North America, built on a foundation of workforce safety, dependable route performance, and career development for frontline team members.
Position Overview & Responsibilities: As a Garbage Collector at Waste Management, you execute daily residential and commercial refuse collection along assigned neighborhood loops. 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 Garbage 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 West Des Moines.
Where is this Garbage Collector job located?
This position is based in West Des Moines, IA. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in West Des Moines.
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 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.
What qualifications do I need for this Garbage Collector role?
Most Garbage Collector positions at Waste Management require a high school diploma or equivalent. Specific experience requirements vary by role. Check the full job description for details.
