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Evening Waste Collector

PA · On-site

$30/hr

You'll play a vital role in our valet trash and doorstep trash services, ensuring our clients ... help maintain a consistent and high-performance service. Knowledge and skills required for the ...

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Part-Time, Evening Trash Collector | Pickup Truck Required (Highpoint)

Ally Waste Services

Austin, TX • On-site

$350 - $400/wk

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Part-Time, Evening Trash Collector | Pickup Truck Required (Highpoint)

Austin, TX, USA

80 per day

Part Time

Looking for a simple side job and have an open-bed pickup truck?

Ally Waste is hiring Part-Time, Night Trash Collectors (Trash Valet). Earn $350-$400/week working a short evening schedule (5 nights per week). This is a great opportunity to earn extra income working 2-3 hours per evening.

Schedule:

  • Sunday-Thursday Evenings
  • Start Time: 7 pm
  • Shifts typically take 2-3 hours per night (around 10-15 hours per week)

Pay:

  • $350-$400/week

Requirements:

  • Valid Driver's License & Proof of Auto Insurance with you listed as a covered driver
  • Reliable transportation - Open Bed Pickup Truck Required
  • Smartphone
  • Ability to carry up to 30lbs and Ability to walk stairs and be active for 1-2 hours

What you'll do:

  • Walk the apartment community, collecting tied trash bags from residents' doorsteps
  • Transport bags to the designated dumpster area
  • Take and upload photos in our company app
  • Follow safety guidelines using the provided personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Work independently outdoors in all weather conditions

What Makes Ally Waste a great place to work?

  • Weekly Pay | Every Friday via Direct Deposit
  • All Major Holidays Off
  • Short Evening Shifts
  • We take Safety Seriously | Gloves, safety vests, and protective gear are always provided
  • Great Side Income | Evening shifts make it easy to earn extra income outside of your 9-5
  • Opportunities to advance into leadership positions
  • 401k | Available after 90 days of tenure

As a Trash Porter (Valet Service Team Member), you play an important role in helping keep apartment communities clean and running smoothly. Each evening, you will collect tied trash bags from apartment doorsteps and take them to the community dumpster.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working independently, staying active, and earning extra income with a part-time evening schedule. Apply today to be considered for current or upcoming routes in your area!

About Ally Waste

Ally Waste is a growing valet trash and recycling provider serving apartment communities nationwide. Our service helps keep communities clean while providing flexible part-time opportunities for hardworking team members.

Ally Waste is actively hiring for ongoing, part-time Trash Collector positions in your area. Due to continued growth and new community partnerships, we are continuously building a pipeline of reliable team members for current and upcoming openings.

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