Top 13 Refuse collector Jobs in United States

Refuse Collector I - 955/Residential
City of Columbia, MO —Columbia, MO
- $23.14 - $24.07 an hour
- Monday to Friday
- CDL B
- Writing skills
- Residential
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Refuse Collector I (BEACH)
City of Norfolk, VA —Norfolk, VA
- $46,794.34 - $78,396.85 a year
- Weekends as needed
- High school
- Residential
- CDL
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Refuse Collector
City Of Roswell —Roswell, GA
- $13.80 - $17.93 an hour
- Full-time
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Outdoor work
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Refuse Collector
DeKalb County, GA —Decatur, GA
- $19 an hour
- Full-time
- Sanitation
- High school diploma or GED
- Construction experience
Refuse Collector Trainee (TEMPORARY)
City of Columbia, MO —Columbia, MO
- From $20 an hour
- Temporary
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Part-Time Refuse Collector/Part-Time Refuse Truck Driver (3 Positions)
Township of Lower Merion —Penn Valley, PA
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- CDL B
- Sanitation
- Mid-level
PT Laborer/Refuse Collector - Public Works
City of Little Rock, AR —Little Rock, AR
- From $13.50 an hour
- Temporary
- Sanitation
- Driver's License
- 1 year
TRASH/REFUSE COLLECTOR
City of Gastonia —Gastonia, NC
- $17.53 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Sanitation
- Pass drug screening
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
REFUSE COLLECTOR (TEMP TO PERM)
City of Manchester, NH —Manchester, NH
- $20.92 - $29.83 an hour
- Writing skills
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
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Refuse Driver/Collector
City of Green Cove Springs —Green Cove Springs, FL
- $21.12 an hour
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Background check
- Residential
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
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Residential Refuse Collector ASL - (CDL Required)
Amwaste of Georgia LLC —Townsend, GA
- $24 - $27 an hour
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- 401(k)
- Benefits from day one
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Residential Refuse Collector -ASL Truck (CDL Required)
Amwaste LLC —Dublin, GA
- $21 - $26 an hour
- Full-time
- CDL B
- Mid-level
- Residential
- 401(k)
- Benefits from day one
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Refuse Collector I - 955/Residential

City of Columbia, MO -
Columbia, MO

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Job Details

$23.14 - $24.07 an hour
7 days ago

Qualifications

CDL B
Commercial truck driving
DOT Physical Certification
Air Brake Endorsement

Full Job Description

The purpose of this job is to collect and transport refuse and recycling materials to appropriate facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities - The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

Drives, rides, and/or stands on rear of rear load truck for collection of refuse/recycling material.

Assists with collection of large items as necessary.

Performs pre- and post-trip inspections, basic vehicle maintenance, and fueling.

Assists driver of assigned rear load truck with safety sensitive tasks.

Services rear load dumpsters and roll carts.

Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory authority. Work may require providing guidance and training to others.

Human Collaboration and Job Impact - This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction

Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contact may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas.

Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

Fiscal Responsibility

Position has no fiscal responsibility.

Education and Experience - An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experiencing driving a commercial vehicle.

Licenses or Certifications

Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with no airbrake restriction.

Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Knowledge of:

Refuse/recycling truck operation.

Safety standards and procedures.

Job related rules and regulations.

Skill in:

Operating a commercial vehicle in traffic and restrictive spaces.

Navigating assigned route.

Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.

Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.

Ability to:

Follow written and verbal instructions.

Read and interpret maps.

Read and fill out forms.

Maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

Perform routine maintenance on large vehicles.

Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job

Work Environment

Outdoor environment – Frequently/Often
Street environment (near moving traffic) – Frequently/Often
Vehicle – Frequently/Often
Warehouse environment – Sometimes
Shop environment – Sometimes
Right of Way Environment – Frequently/Often

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate – Sometimes
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees) – Frequently/Often
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees) – Frequently/Often
Communicable diseases – Frequently/Often
Moving mechanical parts – Frequently/Often
Fumes or airborne particles – Frequently/Often
Toxic or caustic chemicals/substances – Frequently/Often
Loud noises (85+ decibels) -Frequently/Often

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This position involves frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and majority of work is performed outside or with exposure to risk.

Incumbents may be required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Incumbents required to feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, stand, walk, drive, reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb/balance, operate mechanical equipment, and move up and down from/to sitting position on the floor.

Hours/Days

HOURS: 7:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M., Monday -Friday. In the event of a holiday, pick-up days are delayed by one day, and Saturdays are required.

Starting Salary

$23.14/hr-$24.07/hr; commensurate with training and experience

Pay Grade

106

Number of Positions Available

Deadline to Apply

08/22/2026

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

HOURS: 7:30 A.M. – 4:00 P.M., Monday -Friday. In the event of a holiday, pick-up days are delayed by one day, and Saturdays are required.

This position is for Residential Curbside Collection (Recycling and/or Trash)

Notice to Applicants

Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)

TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA IS A MERIT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: MALE / FEMALE

THE CITY OF COLUMBIA REQUIRES PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING

The City of Columbia participates in the federal E-Verify work authorization program

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