Waste Collector
Position in Oak Park, IL
Role Essentials
- Job Title: Waste Collector
- Employer: Waste Management (Hiring in Oak Park)
- Clear growth pathways at our Oak Park office.
- Status: New Oak Park listing (actively interviewing).
- Compensation: $18-$22/Hour (approx. $42.1k/Year)
- Based in: Oak Park, IL (our growing Oak Park office)
- Benefits: Eligible team members receive standard benefits.
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Oak Park location.
- This Oak Park-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Waste Management team in Oak Park, IL is growing.
- Benefit from working in Oak Park, a key hub for the Waste Management And Environmental Services industry.
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 $18 - $22. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Oak Park.
Where is this Waste Collector job located?
This position is based in Oak Park, IL. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Oak Park.
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 Oak Park?
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.
