1

Recycle Operator Jobs in Rochester, NY (NOW HIRING)

CDL Class A Driver

Rochester, NY · On-site

$24 - $27/hr

Metalico is a leading full-service, broadly diversified scrap metal recycler, principally operating in the Northeastern United States. Our scrap operations source, buy, process, and sell four ...

Janitor

Rochester, NY

$14 - $18/hr

L. Cannon is theowner / operator of 53 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants ... recycle cans. If you have acommitment to ensuring the best quality food and environment for our ...

Janitor

Rochester, NY · On-site

$13.75 - $17.75/hr

L. Cannon is theowner / operator of 53 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants ... recycle cans. If you have acommitment to ensuring the best quality food and environment for our ...

Janitor

Rochester, NY

$13.75 - $17.75/hr

L. Cannon is theowner / operator of 53 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants ... recycle cans. If you have acommitment to ensuring the best quality food and environment for our ...

Cleaner

Webster, NY · On-site

$18 - $19/hr

) Excelsior Communities is a property management company that has been operating in Rochester, NY ... Removing garbage and recycling. * Cleaning hallways and community rooms. * Restocking personal ...

Janitor

Fairport, NY · On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

L. Cannon is theowner / operator of 53 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants ... recycle cans. If you have acommitment to ensuring the best quality food and environment for our ...

Janitor

Rochester, NY

$14 - $18/hr

L. Cannon is theowner / operator of 53 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants ... recycle cans. If you have acommitment to ensuring the best quality food and environment for our ...

Janitor

Webster, NY · On-site

$13 - $16.75/hr

L. Cannon is theowner / operator of 53 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants ... recycle cans. If you have acommitment to ensuring the best quality food and environment for our ...

Janitor

Fairport, NY · On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

L. Cannon is theowner / operator of 53 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants ... recycle cans. If you have acommitment to ensuring the best quality food and environment for our ...

Janitor

Webster, NY

$13 - $16.75/hr

L. Cannon is theowner / operator of 53 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants ... recycle cans. If you have acommitment to ensuring the best quality food and environment for our ...

Janitor

Webster, NY · On-site

$13 - $16.75/hr

L. Cannon is theowner / operator of 53 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants ... recycle cans. If you have acommitment to ensuring the best quality food and environment for our ...

Janitor

Rochester, NY · On-site

$14 - $18/hr

L. Cannon is theowner / operator of 53 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants ... recycle cans. If you have acommitment to ensuring the best quality food and environment for our ...

Janitor

Fairport, NY · On-site

$13.50 - $17.25/hr

L. Cannon is theowner / operator of 53 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants ... recycle cans. If you have acommitment to ensuring the best quality food and environment for our ...

Janitor

Rochester, NY · On-site

$13.75 - $17.75/hr

L. Cannon is theowner / operator of 53 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants ... recycle cans. If you have acommitment to ensuring the best quality food and environment for our ...

Janitor

Rochester, NY

$14 - $18/hr

L. Cannon is theowner / operator of 53 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants ... recycle cans. If you have acommitment to ensuring the best quality food and environment for our ...

L. Cannon is theowner / operator of 53 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants ... recycle cans. If you have acommitment to ensuring the best quality food and environment for our ...

Cleaner

Webster, NY · On-site

$18 - $19/hr

Excelsior Communities is a property management company that has been operating in Rochester, NY ... Removing garbage and recycling. * Cleaning hallways and community rooms. * Restocking personal ...

Janitor

Rochester, NY

$14 - $18/hr

L. Cannon is theowner / operator of 53 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants ... recycle cans. If you have acommitment to ensuring the best quality food and environment for our ...

Remove garbage and recycling daily and prepare bins for weekly pick-up * Handle emergency cleaning ... Operating Cardboard and Plastic Bailers with consideration for safety and efficiency, operating ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

Recycle Operator information

See Rochester, NY salary details

$9

$14

$18

How much do recycle operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for recycle operator in Rochester, NY is $14.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.79 and $16.11 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Recycle Operator vs Material Handler?

AspectRecycle OperatorMaterial Handler
CertificationsTypically requires OSHA safety training, forklift certificationOften requires OSHA safety training, forklift certification
Work EnvironmentRecycling plants, waste management facilitiesWarehouses, manufacturing plants, distribution centers
Industry UsageWaste management, recycling industriesLogistics, manufacturing, warehousing

Recycle Operators and Material Handlers share similar certifications and work environments, often overlapping in waste and material management sectors. While Recycle Operators focus on sorting and processing recyclable materials, Material Handlers manage the movement and storage of various goods. Both roles are essential in industries that handle physical materials, but their specific duties differ based on industry needs.

What cities near Rochester, NY are hiring for Recycle Operator jobs? Cities near Rochester, NY with the most Recycle Operator job openings:
Infographic showing various Recycle Operator job openings in Rochester, NY as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $30,366 per year, or $14.6 per hour.
CDL Class A Driver

CDL Class A Driver

Metalico

Rochester, NY • On-site

$24 - $27/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

CDL Class A Driver.
About the Job:
  • COMPANY: Metalico Rochester.
  • JOB TITLE: Class A CDL Driver.
  • JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Non-Exempt.
  • LOCATION: 1515 Scottsville Rd Rochester, NY, 14623.
  • COMPENSATION: $24-27/hr., based on experience and skills.
  • EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-Time – 40 hours/week.

PURPOSE:
Safely and efficiently deliver and pick up containers at customer sites. Perform all job duties in accordance with company policies and procedures. Must currently have a Class A CDL and be able to drive a standard transmission for this position.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Pick up and deliver containers at customer sites in a timely and efficient.
  • Provide customers with appropriate paperwork.
  • Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections on every truck driven daily. Ensure equipment defects are reported immediately.
  • Accurately complete all paperwork and documents required by Federal DOT and the Company daily.
  • Drivers are responsible for their load. Ensure appropriate material distribution and securing of the load.
  • Driver must be willing to switch from one type of truck to another (for example, tractor to lowboy or from lowboy to drop deck, etc.), depending on business needs.
  • Provide a positive representation of the company by demonstrating safe, responsible driving practices. Operate company vehicles in a safe manner by applying knowledge and skills in maneuvering vehicles at varying speeds in difficult situations such as heavy traffic and inclement weather, or in tight loading dock areas.
  • Keep the tractor interior clean and orderly.
  • Monitors the truck's mechanical functions and ensures the truck is maintained in accordance with maintenance schedules.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
  • At least 6 months of Class A driving experience (2+ years driving experience preferred).
  • Must be able to drive standard trucks (stick).
  • Must have driving experience with the following vehicles: Tractor-trailers, Frameless Dump Trailers, Lowboy, and drop decks.
  • Clean Driving Record/MVR.
  • Must possess or be able to obtain a current DOT physical card.
  • Must meet DOT and Company requirements related to drug and alcohol testing.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described herein 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 qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  • Frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
  • Specific vision includes close vision and ability to adjust focus.
  • Sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to use both hands regularly with enough dexterity to safely operate motor vehicle.
  • Ability to lift, move, and carry objects and materials up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance.
  • Physically able to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings. 
  • Move about a salvage yard.
  • Must be able to enter and exit the cab using foot and hand holds.
  • Outside work in the Yard is where temperature and weather extremes (heat, cold, rain, snow) may be encountered.
  • Work may take place in an industrial environment, with noise, dust and fumes.
  • Noise level in the work environment can be moderate at times, hearing protection is provided by the company at all times.
  • Depending on need, one must be able to exert force for pushing and pulling. Able to stoop, bend, twist, balance, climb, crouch, and kneel.
  • Applicants must be registered in the Federal DOT Clearinghouse. A job offer will be contingent on a pre-hire physical, including drug screening, criminal background screening, and an MVR report.

 BENEFITS:
  • Medical & Dental (70% employer paid).
  • Flexible Spending Account (Out of pocket).
  • Vision Insurance (Out of pocket).
  • 401(k) (with 2.5% company match).
  • Aflac Services (Out of pocket).
  • Life Insurance (25k, 100% employer paid).
  • 8.5 Paid Holidays.
  • Employee Referral $1000.
  • Safety Toe Boot and Safety Glasses Reimbursement Annually.
  • Paid Vacation.
  • Paid Sick Time.

 Metalico is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex(including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Metalico:

Metalico is a leading full-service, broadly diversified scrap metal recycler, principally operating in the Northeastern United States. Our scrap operations source, buy, process, and sell four distinct groups of commodity metals for use in the manufacture of new products:We recycle scrap steel and iron, which is sold primarily to domestic mills and foundries.We recycle non-ferrous metals, principally aluminum, copper, lead, and nickel-based steel and high temperature alloys.These products are sold to domestic manufacturers and, to a lesser extent, to the export markets. Metalico today employs 600 people in 27 operating locations across 6 states. Metalico is headquartered in Cranford, New Jersey.