Driver's Helper

Who We Are

Solid Waste Services of West Virginia, Inc. is a locally owned and operated private family-owned company who has been experiencing record growth and success. In 1964, it started with one truck. We have grown into one of the largest, most successful fully integrated solid waste companies serving the mid-Atlantic area.


Come Join Our Family!
Our Solid Waste Services of West Virginia Inc. Wright Sanitation Division, located in Colliers, WV is looking for reliable and dependable Sanitation Workers/Driver's Helpers who play a critical role on the solid waste collection team to support our ongoing success in a family-like environment. The position requires you to ride on the back of a trash truck and perform several essential roles, such as assisting the driver to safely navigate the truck and collect curbside waste and/or recycling in a safe and efficient manner.

***Please note the following disabilities or medical conditions preclude you from being able to perform safely in this role. If you have any of the following conditions or disabilities, we encourage you to reach out to the Human Resources Department to determine if this role is a fit for you.

• Seizure disorder(s)
• Certain Sleep Disorders, such as Narcolepsy

Contact the Human Resources Department if you wish to request an accommodation or further discuss the above restrictions.***

What You Will Do :

• Show up for work on time with all proper personal protective equipment and ready to go.
• Partner with the driver to safely navigate the truck, especially in backing.
  • Utilizes proper hand signals to clearly communicate to the driver when backing and stays in the driver's vision at all times
  • Helper will not ride on the truck step while backing.
• Collect curbside waste and/or recycling in a safe and efficient manner, placing containers back in their original location.
• Ensure any spilled or dropped debris is properly cleaned up.
• Ensure that any contact with customers is polite and professional.
• Refer all customer questions/concerns to their route supervisor as soon as practical.
• After receiving proper training, operates the packer controls to compact debris in the truck.
• When riding between pick up points, ride on the rear corner step only, utilizing the grab handle and keeping feet and body close to the truck body.
• Ride only short distances on the step (any distance over 2/10th of a mile, the helper will ride in the cab).
• Assist the driver with pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and notify driver of any equipment problems.
• Assist the driver with ensuring the vehicle is kept clean and in a presentable condition at all times, in accordance with company standards.

What You Will Do:

• Show up for work on time with all proper personal protective equipment and ready to go.
• Partner with the driver to safely navigate the truck, especially in backing.
  • Utilizes proper hand signals to clearly communicate to the driver when backing and stays in the driver's vision at all time
  • Helper will not ride on the truck step while backing.
• Collect curbside waste and/or recycling in a safe and efficient manner, placing containers back in their original location.
• Ensure any spilled or dropped debris is properly cleaned up.
• Ensure that any contact with customers is polite and professional.
• Refer all customer questions/concerns to their route supervisor as soon as practical.
• After receiving proper training, operates the packer controls to compact debris in the truck.
• When riding between pick up points, ride on the rear corner step only, utilizing the grab handle and keeping feet and body close to the truck body.
• Ride only short distances on the step (any distance over 2/10th of a mile, the helper will ride in the cab).
• Assist the driver with pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and notify driver of any equipment problems.
• Assist the driver with ensuring the vehicle is kept clean and in a presentable condition at all times, in accordance with company standards.

You Have/Are:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Valid, active Driver's License required
• Ability to lift 75 pounds.
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather.
• Requires constant lifting, walking and climbing onto and off of truck.
• Must be able to ride on the rear step of the truck while in motion

We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401K with Company match
• A fun, family environment
• and much more!!

For over 40 years, our motto has been "If it's service, it's us". We cannot meet the goals of our company if we do not satisfy our customer's needs first. Our existence is dependent upon them. Our employees are our greatest asset. We invest in the growth and success of our employees.


For more information about our company, please visit our website at

An Equal Opportunity Employer! We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on age, race, color, sex, gender, gender preference, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by local, state and federal laws.


We make reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Contact the Human Resources Department ONLY if you wish to request an accommodation.