NWRA Partners with Orion Talent to Close the Labor Shortage with Veterans
Arlington, VA – The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) has partnered with Orion Talent, the nation’s largest military and industry-experienced recruitment firm, to close the labor shortage in the waste and recycling industry.
“By 2026, the solid waste collection industry will have 14,200 new jobs for collection drivers and riders; 1,900 new jobs for diesel service technicians and mechanics; and 300 new jobs for welders, cutters, solderers and brazers. I am proud that NWRA has partnered with Orion Talent to help us attract veterans to our industry,” said Darrell Smith, NWRA president and CEO.
Driving for the waste and recycling industry offers numerous advantages such as rising wages, a five-day work week, set daily work schedules and being able to return home at the end of each day’s shift unlike long-haul drivers. Despite all this, our industry’s companies are increasingly struggling to find enough commercial driver’s license drivers.
“The waste and recycling industry has experienced a growing labor shortage over the past several years. A tightening labor market with more job openings than potential qualified employees will only exacerbate the situation as demand for these positions grows,” said Smith.
David Coe, senior vice president of strategic programs for Orion Talent, agrees that the military talent community can add value to the waste and recycling services industry. “Military veterans possess many technical, skilled trade, maintenance and of course leadership/team building skills that have been immediately transferable to the waste and recycling industry for many years,”said Coe. “We are thrilled to be partnered with the NWRA and its member organizations to help connect these great candidates with terrific companies who need quality talent in order to grow.”
Through this partnership, Orion Talent and NWRA will provide direct access to military veteran job seekers for Association members, enable member organizations to direct market to the military talent community and leverage accredited training programs that help employers learn best practices for the hiring and retention of veterans.
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ABOUT NWRA
The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) represents the private sector waste and recycling services industry. Association members conduct business in all 50 states and include companies that manage waste, recycling and medical waste, equipment manufacturers and distributors, and a variety of other service providers. For more information about NWRA, please visit www.wasterecycling.org.
Contact
Brandon Wright
National Waste and Recycling Association
bwright@wasterecycling.org
202-364-3706
ABOUT ORION TALENT
Headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, Orion Talent provides a total talent solution for businesses nationwide, including talent acquisition, recruitment optimization and military hiring solutions. As a military recruiting leader for 28+ years, Orion Talent has a long history of supporting veterans in their search for meaningful careers. Orion Talent has offices nationwide, a recruiting team of 200+, and more than 400 hiring and conference events annually. Visit us at www.oriontalent.com.
Contact
David Coe
Orion Talent
dcoe@oriontalent.com
513.644.3336
