$18-$24/hr Sanitation Worker job in West Jordan | Hiring

Position in West Jordan, UT

Role Essentials

• Job Title: Sanitation Worker (Gig/Contract)
• Benefits: A competitive compensation package is offered.
• Location: West Jordan, UT
• Compensation: $18-$24/Hour (approx. $44.2k/Year)
• Company: Waste Management
• Apply your your professional skills skills at our West Jordan location.
• Join our West Jordan team for this flexible role.
• This West Jordan-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
• Our Waste Management team in West Jordan, UT is growing.
• Benefit from working in West Jordan, a key hub for the Waste Management And Environmental Services industry.

Company Overview

Waste Management is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental and waste management services. Guided by a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, safety, and community service, Waste Management operates modern collection fleets, material recovery facilities, and waste-to-energy conversion systems. As an industry leader, Waste Management offers market-leading compensation packages, comprehensive health benefits, career stability, and excellent internal advancement opportunities.

Position Overview & Responsibilities

As a Sanitation Worker at Waste Management, you execute daily frontline waste collection, equipment sanitation, and residential/commercial route fulfillment. 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, including wearing mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE). 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 Sanitation Workers 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.