Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Solid Waste Collector
Career Insights for Waste / Recycling Worker
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Maryland data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Waste or Recycling Worker collects, recycles, processes or treats waste in a city or community. Works in a recycling plant, wastewater treatment facility, or landfill. Collects refuse from commercial and/or residential locations. Does not drive the vehicle used to collect/transport refuse.
$40,847 / year median in Maryland
+15% projected growth
Job Description
Solid Waste Collector
The City of Bowie is seeking committed, hardworking, and motivated individuals to join our Solid Waste Team in the position of Collector. This position includes working as part of a small crew in the collection of residential refuse and/or recycling on assigned routes. This position requires heavy manual work, assisting in the collection of special pickup items, as well as operating mechanisms for loading, compacting, sorting and dumping refuse and recyclables. This is a 40-hour per week position, however actual work hours are typically based on the time needed to complete assigned tasks.
Additional requirements include:
Desire/ability to work in a physically strenuous environment, which includes repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs., and walking for long periods.
Willingness to work in all weather conditions.
Ability to work well within a team environment.
Ability to develop and maintain an excellent work attendance record.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with heavy manual work.
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
RATE OF PAY
$20.55 PER HOUR
EMPLOYEE
BENEFITS
Excellent medical, dental, vision, life and long-term care insurance; 401(k) with employer match; 457 savings plans. Task work is available for this position.
HOW TO APPLY
Please visit the citys website at: cityofbowie.org and click on the employment link. All applicants MUST submit a completed City of Bowie employment application in order to be considered for this opportunity.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2026
A proud Equal Opportunity Employer, the City of Bowie is committed to providing a fair and inclusive work environment w all employees are valued and respected. This commitment is a vital part of the Citys organizational culture and values.