Helper

The Helper will safely assist drivers and other employees in the collection of solid waste materials from a residential truck.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Waste Collection: Collect solid waste and recyclable materials from customer premises or curbside, as applicable.
• Loading and Sorting: Load solid waste into the rear or side of a waste collection vehicle and sort recyclables into appropriate compartments.
• Driver Assistance: Assist the driver in the safe operation of the vehicle, including backing up and maneuvering in tight spaces.
• Equipment Operation: Operate truck equipment to compact trash and materials into the vehicle.
• Pre-Route Inspection: Audit the waste collection vehicle for proper equipment before departure (e.g., broom, shovel).
• Customer Service: Report customer-related issues to the driver immediately and identify and remove prohibited waste items.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all safety procedures, including personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and vehicle operation rules.
• Route Efficiency: Collaborate with the supervisor to enhance routing efficiency and maintain quality standards.
• Vehicle Maintenance: Help maintain cleanliness of the interior and exterior of the vehicle.
• Additional Tasks: Assist with cleaning carts, warehouse duties, sorting, stacking pallets, operating the cardboard compactor, and more.
• Meetings: Attend safety and branch meetings as required.
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as needed, as directed by management.

Requirements:

• Education: High school diploma or GED (desired, but not required).
• Experience: One to three months of related experience or training (preferred, but not required).
• Driver’s License: Valid driver’s license preferred (but not mandatory).
• Safety Standards: Ability to meet safety-sensitive criteria as per company standards.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Communication: Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively with others.
• Independence: Ability to follow instructions and perform tasks with minimal supervision.
• Equipment Operation: Ability to operate necessary equipment for the job.

Physical/Mental Demands:

• Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift for extended periods (90% of the time).
• Strength: Ability to lift up to 65 pounds regularly and push/move up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Motor Skills: Ability to use hands and fingers, kneel, crawl, talk, hear, climb, and balance.
• Vision: Must meet visual requirements for close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions:

• Outdoor Exposure: Work is primarily outdoors, exposed to various weather conditions (e.g., rain, extreme heat/cold).
• Noise and Environment: Frequent exposure to loud noise, moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, and airborne particles.
• Traffic: Constant work in motor vehicle traffic conditions.
• Physical Environment: Occasional work in high or precarious places.

 

We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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