Driver Helper

Safety Minded Driver Helper

We are looking for a safety minded Driver Helper to join the team at our Blue Diamond location in Mt. Arlington, NJ.

Pay Rate: $24.05 per hour

Schedule: 5:00am start time / Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays

The Helper position is responsible for helping the driver of a garbage truck on specified routes to manually collect solid waste and transport it to appropriate disposal sites.

Typical job duties include (but are not limited to):

• Ride on garbage truck to assist the driver service customers - will load refuse bags and bring containers to the truck for proper disposal.
• Directing the truck driver when backing
• Assisting with vehicle maintenance
• Operate packing mechanisms and levers to activate the loading arm
• Clean the packer blade and truck body
• Deliver positive customer service interactions
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• This is a very physical job working outside in all weather conditions.

What we need from you:

• Steady work history.
• Ability to lift at least 50lbs repeatedly.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.

What you'll get from us:

• Competitive Compensation
• 401(K) with company match; let us help you save for your future
• Healthcare; Medical, Dental, Vision
• Perks, perks, perks! Employee Assistance Mental Health Program, Emergency Travel Assistance, Prepaid Legal Plan, Scholarship Opportunities for kids, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Relief Fund
• Insurance: Life, Short Term/Long Term Disability

Waste Connections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status.