Residential Waste Helper
About the job
- A high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
- Related physical labor experience of 1–3 months is a plus, and training is available for the right candidate.
- A valid driver's license is a bonus.
- The candidate must be reliable, have a strong work ethic, and meet safety-sensitive criteria.
- The candidate must be comfortable standing, walking, and lifting outdoors 90% of the time.
- The candidate must be able to regularly lift or move up to 65 pounds and push up to 100 pounds with assistance.
- The candidate must be comfortable working in heat, cold, rain, snow, around moving mechanical parts, and in traffic conditions.
- The candidate must have valid work authorization in the United States and provide documentation confirming eligibility to work before starting.
- Safely assist drivers and other employees in collecting solid waste materials from a residential truck.
- Collect solid waste and recyclables from curbsides or customer premises.
- Sort materials into appropriate truck compartments and operate compaction equipment.
- Help the driver navigate tight spaces and direct the vehicle during backing maneuvers.
- Help keep the truck cab and exterior clean.
- Conduct pre-route equipment audits, including checking brooms and shovels.
- Identify and tag prohibited waste items.
- Wear required personal protective equipment, including reflective vests, gloves, and safety boots.
- Maintain a professional demeanor when interacting with the public.
- Work with supervisors to improve routing efficiency.
- A valid driver's license.
- Related physical labor experience of 1–3 months.
- A high school diploma or GED.
About the company
WCA Waste Corporation provides end-to-end non-hazardous solid waste management services. It covers the entire waste lifecycle, including collection, transfer, processing, and disposal, and offers containers for rent for commercial construction, demolition, and industrial jobs. Its operations span collection fleets, transfer stations, material recovery facilities (MRFs), and landfills, enabling customers to manage waste from pickup to final disposal in a single network. The company differentiates itself through vertical integration: owning and operating a coordinated network of assets across multiple states (Texas, Missouri, Florida, and surrounding regions) to handle diverse waste streams and provide comprehensive, single-source solutions. WCA’s goal is to deliver scalable, end-to-end waste management services and expand its geographic footprint, a strategy that continued under GFL Environmental Inc. after the 2020 acquisition to broaden presence in the Midwest and Southeast.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$85.5M
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Founded
2000
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- January 13, 2026 notes issue raised US$1 billion, extending liquidity.
- July 30, 2026 guidance rose again to C$7.52 billion revenue and C$900 million FCF.
- Secure adds 80-plus facilities, while U.S. and Canadian regulators approved most of the deal.
What critics are saying
- GFL's leverage hit 4.0x by June 30, 2026, limiting error tolerance.
- Hamilton seeks to shut Stoney Creek landfill for two years over odours and nuisance.
- Canada Competition Bureau review of Secure remains open; a block would cripple Western expansion.
What makes GFL unique
- Vertically integrated landfill, transfer, recycling, and liquid waste network creates density advantages.
- Frontier Waste closed April 1, 2026, and Secure closed September 1, 2026.
- OPAL Fuels RNG projects at Alabama and Georgia landfills monetize methane and fleet fuel.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation