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Veolia Environnement SA

Operator I

Johnstown, OH · On-site

$17 - $22.25/hr

... waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America.

Veolia Environnement SA

Shift Supervisor

Johnstown, OH · On-site

$120K/yr

... waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America.

Veolia Environnement SA

Shift Supervisor

Johnstown, OH · On-site

$120K/yr

... waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America.

Veolia

Shift Supervisor

Johnstown, OH

... waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America.

WIN Waste Innovations

Driver Helper

Heath, OH · On-site

$14.50 - $17.50/hr

WIN Waste Innovations is a vertically integrated business with a platform of 50 strategically located collection, transfer, and disposal assets. These include waste-to-energy facilities, transfer ...

Fairfield County Ohio

Wastewater Operator 3

Lancaster, OH · On-site

$29.83 - $41.02/hr

... waste water treatment plant and sanitary collections system; performing a variety of tasks ... collection system; perform sewer service line connections inspections as required; assist with ...

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Front Door Waste Technician - Cortland Sunbury Ridge

Cortland

Columbus, OH

$16 - $19.25/hr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Cortland rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

41st of 205 rated real estate companies

Job description

Role Overview  

As the Front Door Waste Technician, you'll manage daily waste collection and onsite disposal for a multifamily apartment community, ensuring clean, safe, and wellmaintained common areas and resident spaces.  

Waste Collection & Disposal 

  • Collect resident waste bags and place them into leakproof hampers or carts for transport. 
  • Transfer waste from carts into the designated vehicle and dispose into onsite compactors or containers. 
  • Safely operate compactors as needed and clear debris or obstructions from the area. 
  • Remove trash from dog waste stations, pool areas, mail kiosks, and other common spaces. 
  • Walk property routes (including stairs) to provide valet trash services. 

Site Cleanliness & Safety 

  • Monitor for improper or prohibited waste; take appropriate action when identified. 
  • Clean spills, surrounding doorsteps, sidewalks, parking lots, and compactor areas. 
  • Follow all department productivity requirements to complete routes efficiently. 
  • Adhere to EPA, OSHA, and all company safety policies and procedures. 

Customer Service & Reporting 

  • Interact with residents, staff, and management professionally and courteously each day. 
  • Log start/end times and complete required reporting through a mobile app, including photos. 
  • Maintain a high level of visibility and consistent communication while onsite. 

Qualifications  

  • High school diploma or equivalent (preferred) 
  • At least one year of experience in waste services or a customerservicefocused role 
  • Knowledge of EPA and OSHA regulations related to waste handling and safety 
  • Strong customer service and communication skills; bilingual ability is a plus 
  • Ability to read and follow written instructions and operate basic equipment 
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and tolerate strong odors 
  • Physical ability to climb stairs, walk long distances, and lift up to 50 lbs 
  • Valid Class E driver's license and ability to drive locally as needed 
  • Personal smartphone (Android 2.2+ or iPhone iOS 4.3+) with data plan and active email for documentation 

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