Collection Specialist

About Coastal Waste & Recycling At Coastal Waste & Recycling, we're building more than a company, we're building a team. As one of the fastest-growing privately held waste and recycling companies in the Southeast, we're looking for people who take pride in their work, put safety first, and are ready to grow with us. Help Keep Our Communities Moving Do you enjoy working outdoors, staying active, and being part of a team that makes a difference every day? As a Collection Specialist, you'll play an essential role in keeping our communities clean by partnering with a Driver to safely collect waste and recyclable materials while delivering exceptional service to our customers. At Coastal Waste & Recycling, every collection team member plays an important role in our success. We believe safety comes first, teamwork drives results, and every route is an opportunity to serve our customers and communities with pride. Your Role As a Collection Specialist As a Collection Specialist, you'll work alongside a Driver to safely and efficiently complete collection routes while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork. You'll help ensure every stop is completed safely by serving as the Driver's spotter during all backing maneuvers, identifying potential hazards, and supporting efficient route completion. What You'll Do Partner with a Driver to safely collect residential, commercial, and industrial waste and recyclable materials. Safely lift, move, empty, and load carts, containers, bags, and other collection receptacles into collection vehicles. Serve as the Driver’s spotter during every backing maneuver by exiting the vehicle, positioning yourself safely, and providing continuous visual guidance until the backing maneuver is complete. Maintain awareness of traffic, pedestrians, overhead obstructions, and other potential hazards while helping ensure safe operations throughout the route. Assist with pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report equipment or safety concerns. Provide friendly, professional customer service while interacting with customers and the public. Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow all company safety policies and procedures. At Coastal, we win as a team. Once your assigned route is complete, you'll jump in to assist other collection teams or support additional operational needs as directed by management. Perform other duties as assigned. What You'll Bring Strong work ethic and dependable attendance. Commitment to safety, teamwork, and customer service. Ability to perform physically demanding work in an outdoor environment. Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and carry materials weighing 50 to 75 pounds or more. Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and customers. Previous experience in waste management, construction, landscaping, warehouse operations, moving services, or other physically demanding work is a plus. Valid driver's license preferred but not required. Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Creole) preferred. Why You'll Love Working Here Competitive Pay Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off & Holidays Employee Referral Program Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities Safety-Focused Culture Collaborative Team Environment Our Culture At Coastal, our company culture is based on integrity. We do the right thing for our employees, customers, community, and environment. Because we are focused on doing the right thing, accountability, safety, environmental stewardship, and customer service are organic to our culture. The Coastal founders believe strongly that keeping focused on the people they have the privilege to serve will solidify their position in the industry and separate them from their competitors. Starting a level playing field with facilities and equipment, the true worth of a service organization is in its people. Equal Opportunity and Other Policies Coastal Waste & Recycling is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Coastal Waste & Recycling is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Coastal Waste & Recycling is an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall not discriminate in hiring, promoting, pay, benefits, termination or any other aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation or marital status. Coastal Waste & Recycling is a Drug Free Workplace and drug testing is a condition of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr