Driver Helper

BATES TRUCKING CO INC; Bladensburg (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bates Trucking and Trash Removal, Inc. is seeking a capable Driver Helper to support CDL drivers on designated routes, assisting with loading waste, guiding maneuvers, and ensuring safe, efficient service.

Colleagues will work outdoors in all weather and handle heavy loads, with a focus on safety and vehicle upkeep. The role is Full-Time, based in Bladensburg, MD, with an emphasis on reliability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience around heavy commercial vehicles or waste management preferred.
• Must be able to lift and carry heavy loads (often 50 lbs or more) and perform physical tasks repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Driver by loading refuse from commercial accounts and guiding vehicle movements.
• Operate packing mechanisms and hydraulic controls to compact trash.
• Direct the Driver from ground level during backing and tight maneuvers.
• Maintain cleanliness of the hopper/packer area and vehicle after disposal trips.

Skills

Outdoor work

Heavy lifting

Safety awareness

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

4305 48th Street

Bladensburg, MD 20710

Category Collection Helper

Description

The Commercial Collector Helper rides on the waste collection vehicle and assists the Driver in providing prompt, safe, and efficient waste removal and recycling services for commercial and business accounts along a designated route. This role is responsible for manually or mechanically loading refuse, operating compaction controls, guiding the driver in tight spaces, and maintaining route and vehicle cleanliness.

Position Requirements

Working Conditions & Physical Effort:

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow).
• Climb on and off the truck to lift, pull, and dump commercial dumpsters,carts, and heavy trash bags into the hopper.
• Operate packing mechanisms, levers, and hydraulic controls to compact and manage trash..
• Direct the Driver safely from the ground during backing, tight maneuvers, and traffic navigation.
• Clean up accidental waste spills immediately according to safety guidelines, and sweep or wash out the truck hopper/packer blade after disposal trips.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED
• Prior experience working around heavy commercial vehicles, waste management.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry heavy loads (frequently up to 50 lbs or more), bend, reach, and climb repeatedly throughout a shift.

Pay Rate:

Pay ranges based on experience from $136 per day or more based on experience

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Position Driver Helper

Location Dechets

About the Organization

For more than 60 years, Bates Trucking and Trash Removal, Inc. has had a mission to protect the environment of our neighborhoods and businesses by providing efficient and safe trash and garbage disposal, as well as a full complement of environmentally friendly recycling services. We are seeking professional and courteous CDL drivers who place safety first in their job.

This position is currently accepting applications.