10 of the Most Popular Types of Waste Management Jobs in 2026

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Top Types Of Waste Management Jobs

• Waste Management Operator

  Salary range: $42,000 - $61,000

  Waste Management Operator is a typical job search query Most salaries for Waste Management Operator jobs pay between $42,000 (25th percentile) and $61,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Waste Management Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Waste Management Cdl Training

  Salary range: $42,500 - $60,000

  Waste Management Cdl Training is a typical job search query Most salaries for Waste Management Cdl Training jobs pay between $42,500 (25th percentile) and $60,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Waste Management Cdl Training job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Waste Management Owner Operator

  Salary range: $125,000 - $340,000

  Waste Management Owner Operator is a common job search query. Most salaries for Waste Management Owner Operator jobs pay between $125,000 (25th percentile) and $340,000 (75th percentile) annually. There are lots of open positions nationwide for Waste Management Owner Operator job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Hourly Greenway Waste Recycling

  Salary range: $44,000 - $53,500

  Hourly Greenway Waste Recycling is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Hourly Greenway Waste Recycling jobs pay between $44,000 (25th percentile) and $53,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Hourly Greenway Waste Recycling job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Rear Loader Garbage Truck

  Salary range: $33,000 - $48,000

  Rear Loader Garbage Truck is a typical job search query Most salaries for Rear Loader Garbage Truck jobs pay between $33,000 (25th percentile) and $48,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Rear Loader Garbage Truck job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Dispatcher Waste Management

  Salary range: $35,500 - $49,500

  Dispatcher Waste Management is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Dispatcher Waste Management jobs pay between $35,500 (25th percentile) and $49,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Dispatcher Waste Management job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

• Medical Waste Management

  Salary range: $60,000 - $120,000

  Medical Waste Management is a typical job search query Most salaries for Medical Waste Management jobs pay between $60,000 (25th percentile) and $120,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Medical Waste Management job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Roll Off Driver

  Salary range: $42,000 - $53,500

  A roll-off driver handles waste from high-volume construction, residential, and commercial facilities. As a roll-off driver, you transport open top and compact containers for proper disposal at the landfill. Your responsibilities include handling pick up, hauling, checking the container, completing reports, and complying with all transportation laws and procedures. This job is physically demanding as you mount and dismount a heavy-duty truck during your route. Other duties include inspecting and maintaining your truck, reporting any safety issues to the proper authorities, communicating with dispatch about orders, and receiving customer requests.

• Tipper Driver

  Salary range: $50,000 - $86,000

  Tipper Driver is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Tipper Driver jobs pay between $50,000 (25th percentile) and $86,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Tipper Driver job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

• Radioactive Waste Driver

  Salary range: $42,000 - $49,000

  Radioactive Waste Driver is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Radioactive Waste Driver jobs pay between $42,000 (25th percentile) and $49,000 (75th percentile) annually. You’ll find many open positions nationwide for Radioactive Waste Driver job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.