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Trash Tech

High Point, NC · On-site

$14/hr

Trash Tech Location: High Point University Campus (HPU) Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6am - 2:30pm Pay Rate: $14.00 per hour Position Summary: Knowledge of operating waste handling equipment for the ...

tbg

Trash Tech

High Point, NC · On-site

$14/hr

Trash Tech Location: High Point University Campus (HPU) Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6am - 2:30pm Pay Rate: $14.00 per hour Position Summary: Knowledge of operating waste handling equipment for the ...

A1 Valet Trash LLC

Valet Trash Tech

Charleston, SC · On-site

$12 - $15.75/hr

G&H Trash Valet is a door-side trash and recycling collection company for multi-family properties. G&H Trash Valet simply collects household bagged garbage and recycling and shuttles it to the on ...

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Trash Tech/Janitor

Tyler, TX · On-site

$15.50/hr

A medical facility located in Tyler is seeking an experienced and dependable Trash Tech/Janitorial Worker! Submit an online application and join our team today! Work Schedule: * Monday-Friday Shift ...

A1 Valet Trash LLC

Valet Trash Tech

Charleston, SC · On-site

$12 - $15.75/hr

G&H Trash Valet is a door-side trash and recycling collection company for multi-family properties. G&H Trash Valet simply collects household bagged garbage and recycling and shuttles it to the on ...

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Valet Trash Tech

Atlanta, GA

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

Description G&H Trash Valet is a door-side trash and recycling collection company for multi-family properties. G&H Trash Valet simply collects household bagged garbage and recycling and shuttles it ...

A1 Valet Trash

Valet Trash Tech

North Little Rock, AR · On-site

$14.25 - $19/hr

Job Type Contract Description G&H Trash Valet is a door-side trash and recycling collection company for multi-family properties. G&H Trash Valet simply collects household bagged garbage and recycling ...

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Valet Trash Tech

AR · On-site

$12.75 - $17/hr

Job Type Contract Description G&H Trash Valet is a door-side trash and recycling collection company for multi-family properties. G&H Trash Valet simply collects household bagged garbage and recycling ...

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Valet Trash Tech

Kennesaw, GA · On-site

$13.75 - $18.50/hr

Job Type Contract Description G&H Trash Valet is a door-side trash and recycling collection company for multi-family properties. G&H Trash Valet simply collects household bagged garbage and recycling ...

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Valet Trash Tech

Mount Pleasant, SC · On-site

$14.25 - $19/hr

Job Type Contract Description G&H Trash Valet is a door-side trash and recycling collection company for multi-family properties. G&H Trash Valet simply collects household bagged garbage and recycling ...

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Valet Trash Tech

Mount Pleasant, SC · On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

Description G&H Trash Valet is a door-side trash and recycling collection company for multi-family properties. G&H Trash Valet simply collects household bagged garbage and recycling and shuttles it ...

A1 Valet Trash

Valet Trash Tech

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

$12.75 - $17.25/hr

G&H Trash Valet is a door-side trash and recycling collection company for multi-family properties. G&H Trash Valet simply collects household bagged garbage and recycling and shuttles it to the on ...

G & H Trash Valet

Valet Trash Tech

Dallas, TX · On-site

$13.75 - $18.25/hr

G&H Trash Valet is a door-side trash and recycling collection company for multi-family properties. G&H Trash Valet simply collects household bagged garbage and recycling and shuttles it to the on ...

G & H Trash Valet

Valet Trash Tech

Dallas, TX · On-site

$13.75 - $18.25/hr

G&H Trash Valet is a door-side trash and recycling collection company for multi-family properties. G&H Trash Valet simply collects household bagged garbage and recycling and shuttles it to the on ...

A1 Valet Trash

Valet Trash Tech

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$14.25 - $19/hr

Job Type Contract Description G&H Trash Valet is a door-side trash and recycling collection company for multi-family properties. G&H Trash Valet simply collects household bagged garbage and recycling ...

A1 Valet Trash

Valet Trash Tech

AR · On-site

$12 - $16/hr

Job Type Contract Description G&H Trash Valet is a door-side trash and recycling collection company for multi-family properties. G&H Trash Valet simply collects household bagged garbage and recycling ...

G & H Trash Valet

Valet Trash Tech

Dallas, TX · On-site

$13.75 - $18.25/hr

G&H Trash Valet is a door-side trash and recycling collection company for multi-family properties. G&H Trash Valet simply collects household bagged garbage and recycling and shuttles it to the on ...

G & H Trash Valet

Valet Trash Tech

Dallas, TX · On-site

$13.75 - $18.25/hr

G&H Trash Valet is a door-side trash and recycling collection company for multi-family properties. G&H Trash Valet simply collects household bagged garbage and recycling and shuttles it to the on ...

A1 Valet Trash LLC

Valet Trash Tech

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$13.50 - $17.75/hr

G&H Trash Valet is a door-side trash and recycling collection company for multi-family properties. G&H Trash Valet simply collects household bagged garbage and recycling and shuttles it to the on ...

A1 Valet Trash LLC

Valet Trash Tech

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$13.25 - $17.75/hr

G&H Trash Valet is a door-side trash and recycling collection company for multi-family properties. G&H Trash Valet simply collects household bagged garbage and recycling and shuttles it to the on ...

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As of Aug 29, 2026, the average hourly pay for trash tech in the United States is $17.92, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a trash tech?

A Trash Tech, or Trash Technician, is responsible for collecting, sorting, and disposing of waste and recyclables in a safe and efficient manner. They often work for waste management companies, municipalities, or private businesses to ensure clean and sanitary environments. Duties may include operating waste collection vehicles, handling hazardous materials, and maintaining disposal equipment. The role requires physical stamina, attention to safety protocols, and knowledge of proper waste disposal procedures.

What does a trash tech do?

As a Trash Tech, your daily tasks typically include collecting, sorting, and processing different types of waste or recyclables, performing routine equipment checks, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols. The role often involves working closely with a team of technicians and supervisors to coordinate pick-up schedules, troubleshoot equipment issues, and maintain facility cleanliness. Regular communication with drivers, supervisors, and sometimes environmental compliance officers is important to keep operations running smoothly. This collaborative approach not only supports efficient waste management but also creates opportunities to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities over time.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the trash tech position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Trash Tech, you need a strong understanding of waste management practices, safe equipment operation, and basic mechanical repair skills, often gained through hands-on training or vocational courses. Familiarity with industry-specific machinery, such as compactors, balers, and computerized tracking systems, is highly beneficial and may require specific safety certifications. Strong attention to detail, physical stamina, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities help you excel in varied, sometimes fast-paced environments. These capabilities ensure safety, efficiency, and reliability in maintaining proper waste handling and recycling operations.

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Trash Tech

tbg

High Point, NC • On-site

$14/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Trash Tech

Location: High Point University Campus (HPU)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6am - 2:30pm
Pay Rate: $14.00 per hour

Position Summary: Knowledge of operating waste handling equipment for the collection, sorting, and disposal of refuse and recyclables. 

 

Responsibilities: As a trash tech for the Budd group at High Point University, you will be responsible for a list of duties which will include cleaning, organizing, vacuuming, sweeping, etc. You should be able to manage your time well. Your daily responsibilities will include

 

  • Removing trash from the trash chutes within all buildings.

  • Removing the dumpster from the compactor and putting it in its proper place outside for our trash company to pick up.

  • Hooking up a new dumpster to the compactor.

  • Walk all trash chute rooms on each floor throughout the buildings to ensure they are empty (If not, you will remove the trash by hand or throw it down the chute).

  • You will sweep up around the compactor to ensure that your area stays clean. 

  • Each Thursday, our dumpsters are not scheduled for pick up so these days are set for a “deep clean” of each trash room. You will have your own assigned trash room that you will be responsible for. 

    • You will use our provided cleaners to clean underneath and around the compactor as well as the sensors and the trash room floors to keep everything clean and to help contain the smell.

  • All of your dumpster duties should be completed by 10:00 AM. 

  • Once all of the tasks above have been completed, you will refer to your assigned building for that day and check in with the janitor in that building to see what they will need help with (either vacuuming the halls or helping sweep/mop the stairwells).

  • It is important to note that you will be working closely with our other trash techs during the early morning hours and you will also work independently into the later morning hours.

  • It is also important to note that you should be able to communicate well with your coworkers, supervisor(s), and manager(s). 

  • General Cleaner cleans bathrooms, conference room, meeting rooms, space etc., vacuuming carpet, wet mopping Floors, trash removal, dusting, glass cleaning, stocking restroom supplies, soap & towel dispensers, other duties as needed. Self-motivated, able to perform the duties of the job without supervision. Dependable and neat in appearance.

  • Operates various types of equipment and machinery, which include wet vacuums, hand trucks, vacuum cleaners, carpet extractors, floor buffers, automatic scrubbers, etc.

  • Assists in the completion of the workload in the absence of other service workers.

  • Reports any malfunctions / maintenance problems to the supervisor. Discusses work problems and/or schedule problems with supervisor and / or management. May be required to lock and / or unlock doors. Attends training meetings and sessions as directed.

 

Position Qualifications/Skills: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

  • Must possess a valid driver’s license

  • Previous general and/or janitorial cleaning experience preferred

  • Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Must have the ability to work independently with limited supervision

  • May have on-call responsibilities

  • Ability to obtain and maintain certification

Physical Demands: 

The employee is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with arms and hands. The employee is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to talk or hear. The employee must lift / move greater than 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

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