Helper

Job Title

Residential Helper

Position Summary

Assist driver in providing prompt, courteous and complete waste removal services for customers.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Safely load waste by carrying bags and containers to the vehicle for disposal
• Assist driver in maneuvering the vehicle by directing driver from the ground
• Ride on the vehicle to assist the Driver while servicing customers on a designated route
• Operate packing mechanism and various levers and handles to activate the lifting and loading mechanism
• Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip; spray and clean the hopper and truck, if applicable
• Follow all safety standards and wears the proper PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Attend and participates in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings
• Reports any incidents, accidents, injures, or property damage
• Courteously interact with all customers, dispatchers and others on a daily basis to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner
• Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste
• Clean area around an accidental waste spill, ensuring adherence to all applicable safety standards and policies
• Maintain adherence to required productivity standards for the department to ensure all customers are serviced in a timely and efficient manner
• Maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle, as well as the on the route and in the work area
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience working in fast-paced environment
• Exposure to working in all-weather elements preferred
• High-energy individual with a strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a physical demanding setting
• Attention to detail and good time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
• Ability to use good judgment to carry out detailed instructions
• Must have reliable transportation (Good Attendance is a must)
• Must possess basic mathematical skills
• Basic computer knowledge preferred

Physical Requirements

Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity. Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 75-100 pounds. Normal setting for this job is outdoors and/or riding in a video/GPS monitored vehicle. Will be exposed to a physical environment, which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

License and Certifications

None

Company supplies: Safety boots and all PPE