Waste Collector
Role Based in Des Moines
Fast Facts
- Status: New Des Moines listing (actively interviewing).
- Role in Des Moines: Waste Collector
- Hiring Organization: Waste Management
- Based in: Des Moines, IA (a central Des Moines location)
- This Des Moines-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Waste Management team in Des Moines, IA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Des Moines, a key hub for the Waste Management And Environmental Services industry.
Pay & Perks
- Salary: $15-$19/Hour (approx. $37.1k/Year)
- Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is included.
- Impactful work with supportive local leadership.
Day-to-Day
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Des Moines location.
Company Overview: Waste Management is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental services, dedicated to delivering sustainable waste collection, recycling, and resource recovery solutions with an uncompromising commitment to safety and operational excellence.
Position Summary & Responsibilities: As a Waste Collector at Waste Management, you execute daily residential and commercial refuse collection along assigned neighborhood routes. 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 Waste Collector position pay at Waste Management?
This role offers a pay range of $15 - $19. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Des Moines.
Where is this Waste Collector job located?
This position is based in Des Moines, IA. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in 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.
What qualifications do I need for this Waste Collector role?
Most Waste 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.
How do I apply for this Waste Collector position in Des Moines?
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.
