Part-time Doorstep Trash Collection Specialist

Valet Living

. Collect bagged trash and cardboard recycling from apartment doorsteps .

Posted 9/15/2026part-timeColumbia • South Carolina • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $18 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to operate an open-bed pickup truck or utility trailer while maintaining safety and cleanliness in apartment communities. Capable of working independently, following routines, and effectively using a mobile app for task management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Open-Bed Pickup Truck OperationValid Driver’s LicenseAbility to Lift 50 lbs.Smartphone ProficiencyIndependent Work

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Hard Skills

Vehicle OperationTrash CollectionRecycling CollectionClimbing StairsLifting Heavy Objects

Soft Skills

IndependenceRoutine FollowingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Mobile App

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s LicenseActive Auto Insurance

Industry Keywords

Waste ManagementApartment CommunitiesOutdoor WorkTrash and Recycling Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collect bagged trash and cardboard recycling from apartment doorsteps
Transport collected materials to the on-site compactor using an open-bed pickup truck or tow vehicle with utility trailer
Service one or more nearby apartment communities during each shift
Walk apartment communities, climb stairs, and work outdoors
Use the mobile app to check in, track work, and take photos when needed
Maintain clean, safe, and welcoming apartment communities
Work evening service routes without long-distance driving, bulk item collection, or off-site dumping

Requirements

What you’ll need

Own either an open-bed pickup truck or a vehicle paired with an open utility trailer; SUVs, sedans, and vans do not qualify
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Active auto insurance for the vehicle being used
Must be 18 years of age or older
Smartphone with a data plan
Willingness to receive SMS/text communications throughout pre-employment and employment
Authorized to work in the U.S.; proof required
Ability to work independently and follow a consistent routine
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Ability to walk long distances and climb multiple flights of stairs
Ability to work around bagged trash and waste
Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Consistent evening schedule, typically 10–15+ hours per week
No weekends; most schedules run Sunday–Thursday
Consistent work and reliable hours
DailyPay for fast payment
Assigned to a community near where you live
Referral bonuses
Gloves, safety vests, and equipment provided
Career growth and development opportunities
Local work with no long-distance driving
Supplemental income opportunity