Job Description
Pay: $17-$19/hour
Benefits - 15 days of paid time off
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options
- Health Savings Account with employer match option
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) with an employer match up to 4%
- Supplemental health plans through Aflac
- Employer paid basic life insurance
- Employee paid short-term disability option
- Employer-paid long-term disability
- Mental health support through Employee Assistance Program
- 7 paid holidays annually
The Helper will safely assist drivers and other employees in the collection of solid waste materials from a residential truck.
Key Responsibilities - Collect solid waste/recyclable materials from customer premises and/or from the curbside if applicable.
- Load solid waste into the rear or side of waste collection vehicle
- Sort recyclables and deposit materials into the appropriate compartments in collection truck if applicable.
- Assist driver in safe operation of the vehicle by directing the driver in backing up the vehicle and in close space maneuvering.
- Operate equipment on truck to compact trash/materials into vehicle.
- Audit waste collection vehicle for proper equipment prior to leaving branch (i.e., broom, shovel, etc.).
- Report all customer related problems to driver immediately
- Identify, tag and notify driver of prohibited waste items and remove the items from the waste cart or can.
- Follow all safety and equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties. Comply with all federal, state/provincial, local and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.
- Work closely with supervisor to improve routing efficiencies.
- Maintain predetermined route quality standards.
- Ensure that all required personal protective equipment be worn at all times (i.e., gloves, reflective vest, safety glasses, work boots, etc.)
- Exhibit a professional demeanor, manner and appearance at all times (i.e., meeting customers and/or the general public while on route or in uniform.)
- Follow all safety and equipment checks and precautions in performance of all duties.
- Assist driver in keeping interior cab and exterior of vehicle clean.
- Assist when necessary in sorting, cleaning carts, cleaning warehouse, stacking pallets/gaylords, placement of cans in roll-off container, operation of cardboard compactor.
- Attend safety and branch meetings.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.
Requirements - High school diploma or general education degree (GED) desired, but not required.
- One (1) to three (3) months related experience and/or training desired, but not required.
- Valid driver’s license preferred, but not required.
- Must be able to meet relevant criteria for safety sensitive functions according to Company standards
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities - Ability to read, write, and communicate with others.
- Ability to follow instructions and perform duties under limited supervision
- Ability to operate any equipment necessary to perform job
Physical/Mental Demands - Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach and lift in an outdoor environment 90% of the time.
- Must be able to use hands and fingers, kneel, crawl, talk, hear, climb and balance.
- Visual Requirements: include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to manually lift/move up to 65 pounds regularly
- Ability to manually push/move up to 100 pounds with assistance from another employee
Working Conditions - Frequently exposed to loud noise, humidity, rainy/stormy, extreme hot and cold weather conditions (depending upon season), moving mechanical parts, vibrations, toxic and caustic chemicals, fumes and airborne particles
- Work in outdoor environment up to 100% of the time.
- Works route away from branch location on a continuous basis throughout the day.
- Occasionally work in high precarious places
- Work in motor vehicle traffic conditions constantly.
- Work environment is normally loud
Job Tags
Temporary work, Local area, Immediate start,