1353 Waste Technician Research jobs in Houston,TX

Up to USD $15 per hour, paid weekly

Earn up to USD $15 per hour

On average, contributors earn an additional 7.5% through Missions — Outlier's version of surge pricing. The top quartile boosts their earnings by an average of 11%.

Payments are processed weekly on Tuesdays, covering tasks completed during the previous pay period (Tuesday to Monday at midnight UTC), via PayPal, AirTM, or ACH transfer.

Rates vary based on expertise, skills assessment, location, project need, and other factors. For example, higher rates may be offered to PhDs. For non-core work, such as during initial project onboarding or project overtime phases, lower rates apply. Additional incentives data is based on payments made in the past six months and is updated quarterly. Certain projects offer incentive payments. Please review the payment terms for each project.

Free access to leading LLMs, worth $200+/month

Flexible, no minimum hours

Work flexibly from anywhere, anytime, with no minimum hours. Set your own schedule, whether that's five or 40+ hours per week.

Fluent English speaker

A valid ID and mobile phone from your country of residence

An up-to-date resume that highlights your expertise

A LinkedIn profile showing your educational background and work experience

Currently accepting applicants from:** Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and United States.

You must be authorized to work in your country of residence.

Pursuing or holding a Bachelor's degree or above

$18.00 per hour

$16.00 per hour

Referral Bonuses: Earn extra when you refer others to join the team

Fast Pay: Get paid quickly with DailyPay

Gloves, safety vests, and equipment provided

Part-time

Consistent evening work

Typically, 10-15+ hours per week

Most schedules run Sunday-Thursday starting after 7:00 or 8:00 PM

No Weekends

To perform this role, you must have either: * Your own open-bed pickup truck, **or** * A vehicle capable of towing a trailer and a trailer you'll use for the job.

Own either (1) an open-bed pickup truck or (2) a vehicle paired with an open utility trailer used for the job; vehicles without an open bed or trailer (including SUVs, sedans, and vans) do not qualify.

Valid driver's license

Reliable transportation

Active auto insurance for the vehicle being used

Must be 18 years of age or older

Smartphone with a data plan to download and use our work app, and willingness to receive SMS/text communications throughout the pre-employment process and employment, including updates, scheduling, and work-related information.

Authorized to work in the U.S. (proof required)

Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Walk long distances and climb multiple flights of stairs

Work around bagged trash and waste

Work outdoors in various weather conditions