Refuse Collector
Local Job Overview: Des Plaines
Snapshot
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Des Plaines location.
- Benefits: This role offers competitive pay.
- Hiring Organization: Waste Management
- Location: Des Plaines, IL
- Salary: $15-$20/Hour (approx. $37.9k/Year)
- Position: Refuse Collector (Flexible/Contract, Des Plaines)
- Join our Des Plaines team for this flexible role.
- This Des Plaines-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Waste Management team in Des Plaines, IL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Des Plaines, a key hub for the Waste Management And Environmental Services industry.
Company Overview
Waste Management operates an extensive network of collection routes, transfer stations, and recycling facilities designed to minimize environmental impact and maximize resource recovery. We foster a supportive, team-oriented work environment built on safety, accountability, and dependable service.
Position Overview & Responsibilities
As an ALDI-adjacent Waste Management Refuse Collector, you support residential and commercial refuse collection along assigned daily service loops. Working riding steps or accompanying collection vehicles, you assist drivers by wheeling heavy refuse carts to truck lifts, operating hydraulic packing blade controls, and guiding drivers safely during backing maneuvers in narrow alleys. Additionally, you clear spilled refuse immediately, assist with route cleanup, and report damaged carts to dispatch. This position is 100% physical and strictly requires full on-site presence along collection routes (zero remote capability).
Qualifications & Benefits
Must be at least 18 years of age with a High School Diploma or GED preferred. Requires physical stamina to stand, walk, bend, and lift heavy containers (up to 60 lbs) continuously in all weather conditions, along with a reliable attendance history. Full-time Refuse Collectors receive competitive hourly base pay, overtime earning potential, complete health/dental benefits, 401(k) company match, paid vacation, and CDL driver training opportunities.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Refuse Collector position pay at Waste Management?
This role offers a pay range of $15 - $20. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Des Plaines.
Where is this Refuse Collector job located?
This position is based in Des Plaines, IL. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Des Plaines.
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 Refuse Collector role?
Most Refuse 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 Refuse Collector position in Des Plaines?
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.
