Yard Worker(Part-Time)-Palo Alto
Local Job Overview: Palo Alto
Role Essentials
- Company: Waste Management
- Benefits: Flexible scheduling available.
- This role focuses on your professional skills with a schedule that fits your life.
- Compensation: $17-$21/Hour (approx. $20k/Year) (Competitive PT Rate)
- Status: New Part-Time listing (Interviews this week).
- Excellent work-life balance in Palo Alto.
- Flexible Role: Yard Worker (Part-Time)
- Location: Palo Alto, CA
- This Palo Alto-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
- Our Waste Management team in Palo Alto, CA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Palo Alto, a key hub for the Waste Management And Yard Operations industry.
Company Overview:
Waste Management specializes in environmental services, focusing on delivering sustainable waste and recycling solutions with a strong commitment to safety, efficiency, and environmental stewardship. The company plays a vital role in supporting communities and businesses through reliable services while maintaining operational excellence and promoting ecological responsibility.
Role and Responsibilities:
As an entry-level Waste Management Yard Worker, you assist with facility yard groundskeeping, container staging, traffic guidance, and site maintenance across transfer stations and haul sites.
- Assist visiting public and commercial haulers with staging vehicles safely on tipping decks
- Maneuver and organize empty waste containers, dumpsters, and carts inside yard storage bays
- Perform daily grounds sweeping, litter pickup, and trash container emptying across the yard
- Clear debris away from facility gates, scale decks, and equipment staging zones
- Operate manual pressure washers to wash down collection vehicles at the end of shifts
- Follow all site safety guidelines, high-visibility clothing rules, and protective gear rules
Required Skills and Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
- Physical ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, lifting up to 40 lbs
- Strong work ethic, punctuality, and commitment to workplace safety
- Ability to work effectively both independently and within team settings
- Good communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- No prior experience required; full entry-level safety training provided
- Prior experience in groundskeeping, outdoor labor, or warehouse maintenance is a plus
- Opportunity to train for powered industrial equipment operator certifications
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive starting hourly wages with annual step increases
- Overtime pay availability and safety bonus potential
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- 401(k) company match and retirement plan options
- Paid vacation, sick time, and paid company holidays
- Uniforms and safety gear provided
About Waste Management:
Waste Management is dedicated to providing reliable waste collection services while promoting environmental sustainability and community well-being. The company emphasizes safety, service quality, and long-term employee development, helping team members build stable and rewarding careers in the environmental services industry.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Yard Worker position pay at Waste Management?
This role offers a pay range of $17 - $21. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, shift, and location within Palo Alto.
Where is this Yard Worker job located?
This position is based in Palo Alto, CA. Waste Management has facilities throughout the region, but this specific opening is in Palo Alto.
Do I need a forklift certification for this role?
No prior forklift certification is required. Waste Management provides free, paid on-site training and certification for all powered industrial truck (PIT) equipment including forklifts, clamp trucks, and order pickers.
Do I need prior experience to apply for this Yard Worker job?
No prior experience is required. Waste Management provides all necessary training for new hires. This is an entry-level opportunity open to candidates from all backgrounds.
How many hours per week is this part-time Yard Worker role?
Part-time positions at Waste Management generally range from 20 to 30 hours per week with flexible scheduling options. Exact hours depend on business needs and your availability.
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.
