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City of New York

CARETAKER X

Manhattan, NY

... garbage, cans, containers, bulk items and throwing or dumping them into a truck hopper or loading them onto a truck. Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum ...

Waste Pro

Driver Trainee Daily

Sanford, FL · On-site

Picks up solid waste and places it in the back of a rear load garbage truck on specified routes ... Sprays and cleans the hopper and truck at the end of each shift or as needed. * Reports any safety ...

Waste Pro

Driver Trainee

Daytona Beach, FL · On-site

Sprays and cleans the hopper and truck at the end of each shift or as needed. 4. Reports any safety ... Exhibits a positive attitude towards company, customer and municipal goals. 3. Ensures garbage and ...

Waste Pro

Driver Trainee

Arden, NC · On-site

Sprays and cleans the hopper and truck at the end of each shift or as needed. 4. Reports any safety ... Exhibits a positive attitude towards company, customer and municipal goals. 3. Ensures garbage and ...

Waste Pro

Driver Trainee

Arden, NC · On-site

Sprays and cleans the hopper and truck at the end of each shift or as needed. 4. Reports any safety ... Exhibits a positive attitude towards company, customer and municipal goals. 3. Ensures garbage and ...

Waste Pro

Driver Trainee

Daytona Beach, FL · On-site

Sprays and cleans the hopper and truck at the end of each shift or as needed. 4. Reports any safety ... Exhibits a positive attitude towards company, customer and municipal goals. 3. Ensures garbage and ...

Kimble

Rear Load Residential Helper

Carrollton, OH

$11.75 - $14.25/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Picking up and placing waste into the refuse truck. * Ensure garbage and recyclables at residences ... Sprays and cleans the hopper and truck at the end of each shift or as needed utilizing proper lock ...

Kimble

Rear Load Residential Helper

Dover, OH

$13.50 - $16.50/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Picking up and placing waste into the refuse truck. * Ensure garbage and recyclables at residences ... Sprays and cleans the hopper and truck at the end of each shift or as needed utilizing proper lock ...

Uw

WASTE COLLECTOR, Recycling

Seattle, WA · On-site

$75K/yr

... truck to collect garbage, cardboard, cans, bottles and commingled recyclable materials from ... hopper Physical ability to perform heavy outdoor work Must be able to work in a non-smoking ...

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How much do garbage truck hopper jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for garbage truck hopper in the United States is $19.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What can I expect from a typical day as a garbage truck hopper?

A typical day as a Garbage Truck Hopper involves riding on the back or side of a garbage truck, collecting waste or recyclables from homes and businesses, and loading them into the truck. You’ll work closely with the driver and other team members to follow scheduled routes safely and efficiently, often starting early in the morning and working outdoors in all weather conditions. The role can be physically demanding, requiring frequent lifting, walking, and sometimes running short distances. Many hoppers enjoy the teamwork and sense of accomplishment that comes from helping keep communities clean.

What is a garbage truck hopper?

A Garbage Truck Hopper is responsible for collecting and loading trash or recyclables into a garbage truck. They work alongside the driver, manually lifting and emptying waste bins from homes, businesses, and public areas. The job requires physical endurance and involves working in various weather conditions. Hoppers must follow safety regulations and proper waste disposal procedures. This role is essential for keeping communities clean and ensuring effective waste management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a garbage truck hopper?

To thrive as a Garbage Truck Hopper, you need physical stamina, good hand-eye coordination, and attention to safety, usually with no formal education requirements. Familiarity with safety gear, basic lifting techniques, and sometimes the use of hydraulic lift controls is important. Teamwork, reliability, and a strong work ethic will help you excel in this fast-paced environment. These skills ensure safety, efficiency, and smooth operations when collecting and transporting refuse as part of a crew.

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Infographic showing various Garbage Truck Hopper job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, and 14% Nights. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $40,460 per year, or $19.5 per hour.

CARETAKER X

City of New York

Manhattan, NY

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

City Of New York rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 81 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

621st of 846 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Job Description

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the nation's largest public housing authority, with an operating budget of $3.3 billion and approximately 10,600 employees who manage and maintain 325 developments that house over 400,000 residents. NYCHA also operates the country's largest Section 8 program, which provides rental assistance to over 200,000 additional families. Reporting to the Director of Waste Management, the Caretaker X will perform work, prepare and operate various types of equipment.
The responsibilities include, but not limited to the following:
1. Must follow a route sheet of assigned work area(s); load and unload waste materials and bulk items; monitor collected waste for hazardous or toxic materials; sweep and clean development roads as well as city streets.
2. Inspect, prepare and drive department vehicles and equipment.
3. During winter months, attach and operate snowplows, remove snow and ice from development roads and city streets, and spread salt and sand.
4. Use operational manuals and instructional materials.
5. Prepare reports, records and forms; enter data; make log entries; and perform related work.
6. Street cleaning.
7. Waste collection.
8. Recycling collection.
9. Encumbrance removal, and waste disposal
10. May be assigned to drive some vehicles that require CDL license.
Additional Information
1. For NYCHA employees, employees applying for transfer, promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
2. Preference would be given to candidate with CDL license
3. Driver's License Requirements: Prior to appointment, selected candidate must disclose any pending license issues that may render his/her appointment to the title of Caretaker X. Serious moving violations, driver license suspension, accident record or other indication of poor driving ability may disqualify appointment. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment. Candidate will also be required to provide two references from current Supervisor and a Manager attesting to superior driving ability.
4. Certificate of fitness for fire guard for Torch Operations (F-60).
5. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
Special Working Conditions: Caretaker X's are required to work rotating shifts, rotating days off, nights, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and mandatory overtime. Additionally, Caretaker X's are required to perform these tasks in all types of weather. Some of the physical activities performed by Caretaker X's and environmental conditions experienced are: walking and/or standing for long periods of time; operating various types of New York City Housing Authority equipment in all types of weather; pulling, dragging, lifting and carrying heavy and large objects, bags of garbage, cans, containers, bulk items and throwing or dumping them into a truck hopper or loading them onto a truck.
Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.
CARETAKER (HA) - 90645

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements
There are no formal education or experience requirements for this position.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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