Driver Helper

Augment; Cañon City (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Augment in Canon City, CO is hiring Driver Helpers to support professional truck drivers on residential or commercial waste and recycling routes. You’ll help with safe, timely collection, lift and load containers, and keep streets clean.

This full-time role keeps you active outdoors, offers weekly pay, and growing opportunities in waste and recycling services with a team-driven environment. Dependable, safety-minded candidates who can start early mornings are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Must be dependable and able to start early morning shifts.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and stay on your feet for extended periods.
• Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Team player with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Background check and drug screening required.
• Prior general labor/warehouse/construction/landscaping experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ride along routes to assist the driver with pickups.
• Lift and load waste and recycling containers onto the truck.
• Operate lifting mechanism when trained to empty bins.
• Walk and move quickly between stops on a physically active route.
• Ensure materials are collected safely and professionally.
• Keep the vehicle clean and report route issues to the driver.

Skills

Early mornings

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Outdoor work

Team player

Background check

Drug screening

Job description

Now Hiring Driver Helpers – Start Your Career in Environmental Services

Looking for a job that keeps you active, gets you outside, and offers stable, full-time work? Join our team as a Driver Helper and play a key role in keeping neighborhoods clean and running smoothly.

Job Details

• Location: Canon City, CO 81212
• Education Level: None
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Category: Driver Helper

Why This Job Is a Great Fit

• Reliable, Consistent Work
• Weekly Pay
• Team Environment – You’re Not Alone
• Work Outdoors and Stay Active
• Opportunities for Growth in Waste & Recycling Services

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Driver Helper, you’ll work alongside a professional truck driver on residential or commercial waste and recycling routes. Your job is to help with the safe, timely collection of materials from homes, businesses, or facilities.

Daily Responsibilities

• Ride along designated routes to assist the driver with pickups.
• Lift and load waste and recycling containers onto the truck.
• Operate the lifting mechanism (when trained) to empty bins.
• Walk and move quickly from stop to stop—this is a physically active role!
• Ensure all materials are collected safely and professionally.
• Help keep the vehicle clean and communicate any route issues to the driver or supervisor.

Qualifications

• Dependable and ready to work early morning shifts.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and move on your feet for extended periods.
• Enjoys working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Team player with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Prior experience in general labor, warehouse, construction, or landscaping is a plus—but not required.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening.

The Work Environment

• Outdoor work in neighborhoods, business parks, or industrial areas.
• Fast-moving team-based environment—safety and communication are key.
• PPE (personal protective equipment) is provided.

Apply Today – Be Part of the Team That Keeps Cities Running. We’re hiring immediately for dependable individuals who take pride in their work. If you're looking for steady pay, strong support, and a clear path forward, we want to hear from you.