Recycling Collection Driver
Your Next Step in Elgin
Position: Recycling Collection Driver (Flexible/Contract, Elgin) Employer: Waste Management (Hiring in Elgin) Location: Elgin, IL Status: New Elgin listing (actively interviewing).
Pay: $24-$31/Hour (approx. $57.2k/Year) Benefits: A competitive compensation package is offered. Flexible contract/gig opportunity in Elgin.
What You'll Do
Apply your your professional skills skills at our Elgin location.
- This Elgin-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Waste Management team in Elgin, IL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Elgin, a key hub for the Waste Management And Recycling Operations industry.
Company Overview: Waste Management leads North America in sustainable recycling initiatives, operating specialized collection fleets that transport single-stream commodities to high-tech Material Recovery Facilities.
Position Summary & Responsibilities: As a Recycling Collection Driver, you operate automated or semi-automated collection vehicles to gather residential and commercial recyclable commodities along dedicated route paths. You operate hydraulic cart tipping lifters, monitor load density, and ensure non-recyclable contaminants are noted and flagged. You conduct daily commercial vehicle safety walkarounds, log route completion metrics into mobile telematics systems, and report route access issues to dispatch. This position is 100% physical and strictly requires full on-site driving presence (no remote work available).
Qualifications & Benefits: Valid Class A or Class B CDL with air brake endorsement, clean driving record, valid DOT medical card, and 1+ years of commercial truck driving experience. Includes top hourly base wages, performance safety bonuses, full health/dental benefits, 401(k) company matching, paid vacation, and uniform service.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Recycling Collection Driver position pay at Waste Management?
This role offers a pay range of $24 - $31. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Elgin.
Where is this Recycling Collection Driver job located?
This position is based in Elgin, IL. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Elgin.
Do I need my own vehicle for this delivery role?
Waste Management typically provides delivery vehicles and equipment. A valid driver's license is required. Check the specific requirements listed in the job description for this Elgin position.
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.
What are the physical requirements for this delivery position?
Delivery roles require the ability to lift, carry, and deliver packages weighing up to 50 lbs. You should be comfortable entering and exiting a vehicle frequently and walking throughout your shift, including stairs.
What does a typical day look like as a Recycling Collection Driver?
A typical shift involves loading your vehicle at an Waste Management delivery station, then following an optimized route to deliver 150-300 packages to customers in the Elgin area. You'll use a mobile app for navigation and delivery confirmation.
