Seasonal Sanitation Worker($15-$20/hr)-Philadelphia,PA | Hiring

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Flexible Role in Philadelphia: Seasonal Sanitation Worker Employer: Waste Management (Hiring in Philadelphia) Location: Philadelphia, PA

Salary: $15-$20/Hour (approx. $37.4k/Year) Benefits: Benefits may be available based on employment type. Project-based work with clear objectives.

Core Focus

Core objectives involve your professional skills in Waste Management And Environmental Services.

  • This Philadelphia-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
  • Our Waste Management team in Philadelphia, PA is growing.
  • Benefit from working in Philadelphia, a key hub for the Waste Management And Environmental Services 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 a Seasonal Sanitation Worker, you support peak summer yard waste, holiday, and heavy weather collection schedules by assisting field route crews.
• Assist collection drivers with gathering elevated seasonal volumes of residential trash and yard waste
• Load heavy waste containers, yard bags, and bulk debris into collection truck hoppers safely
• Operate hydraulic cart tippers and packer blade controls under supervision
• Guide collection truck drivers safely during vehicle backing maneuvers in residential streets
• Maintain clean collection stops and assist with end-of-shift vehicle washdowns
• Follow all company safety procedures and wear required high-visibility protective gear

Required Skills and Experience:
• Ability to perform physically demanding manual labor, including repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs
• Comfort working outdoors across summer heat or varying seasonal weather conditions
• Strong commitment to personal and team safety procedures
• Reliable attendance, punctuality, and strong work ethic
• Ability to work early morning hours and weekend overtime when scheduled

Preferred Qualifications:
• No prior experience required; full entry-level safety training provided upon hire
• Previous experience in outdoor labor, landscaping, or sanitation is helpful
• Opportunity for top seasonal workers to transition into permanent full-time positions

Compensation and Benefits:
• Top starting hourly pay with overtime earning potential during peak weeks
• Performance-based safety bonuses
• Paid holidays for eligible seasonal hours
• Uniforms and personal protective gear provided
• Direct pathway to apply for permanent full-time positions upon season completion

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.

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