Trash and Recycling Collector
Colleton River Club, Inc. · colletonriverclub.com
Bluffton
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The job in short
Trash and recycling collection.
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- Found
- 12 d ago · posted 2026-10-21
- Location
- Bluffton, SC, US
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Description
Trash and Recycling Collector - Colleton River Club
Be Part of What Keeps Our Community Beautiful!
Colleton River Club is looking for a dependable, hardworking individual to join our Trash & Recycling team! If you enjoy working outdoors, like staying active, and take pride in a job well done, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.
Our Trash & Recycling team plays an essential role in maintaining the beauty, cleanliness, and daily operations of our community. This is more than a collection position. You'll operate company vehicles and equipment, take ownership of daily collection routes, and help ensure our community continues to look its best.
Position Overview
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in their work, and is comfortable operating vehicles and light equipment. The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and the ability to lead by example.
Key Responsibilities
• *Operate company vehicles, including a Garbage Truck.
• *Manage daily household trash and recycling collection routes throughout the community.
• *Operate equipment such as compactors and cardboard balers.
• *Keep vehicles, equipment, and the recycling area clean, safe, and organized.
• *Perform routine equipment checks and report maintenance needs.
• *Assist other departments, including Community Grounds, when collection responsibilities are complete.
• *Follow established safety procedures and help maintain a safe working environment.
Typical Schedule (Full-Time)
• Monday: 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• Thursday: 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• Friday: 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM
• Saturday: Occasional, as needed due to weather or holiday disruptions
Benefit Options:
• *Health Insurance
• *Dental Insurance
• *Vision Insurance
• *Life Insurance
• *Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• *Supplemental Insurance Including: Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity
• *Flexible Spending Account
• *401(K) with matching up to 4%
In addition to the benefits listed, Colleton River Club offers other Perks and Features that support your career and well-being and make it an excellent place to work.
• *Employee Meals (valued at $1,250 per year)
• *Rich Employee Anniversary Reward Program ($100 per year of service, every year)
• *Employee Referral Program ($1,500 per year, per referral)
• *Company Shared Cost of Employee Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• *Employee Discount in the Golf Shop
• *Generous PTO Policy
• *6 Paid Holidays Including an Additional Floating Holiday of Your Choosing
• *Personal and Professional Development
• *Financial Retirement Planning
• *Limited Golf Privileges
Requirements
What We're Looking For
• *A reliable team player with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• *Someone who enjoys working outdoors and staying physically active.
• *Someone who is comfortable operating larger vehicles and light motorized equipment.
• *Someone who takes ownership of their responsibilities and works well independently.
• *A willingness to learn, operate equipment, and help wherever needed.
• *A valid driver's license and a safe driving record (no CDL required).
• *Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• *Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• *Ability to comprehend and learn tasks associated with ecology services.
• *Exceptional communication skills.
Physical & Environmental Requirements
• *Occasional sitting
• *Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping, and pulling (up to 50lbs.)
• *Continuous standing, walking, and repetitive actions
• *Exposure to loud noise levels and chemicals
• *Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Colleton River Club is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics required by law.