Driver Helper

Augment; Chaffee (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Outdoor work

Growth opportunities

Team environment

Job summary

Augment in Chaffee, NY is seeking a Driver Helper to support our waste and recycling routes. You will ride with a professional driver and help collect materials from homes and businesses, staying active and outdoors.

This full-time, entry-level role offers weekly pay, a team environment, and growth opportunities within environmental services. Comfortable with early morning starts and physical work, no formal education required.

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.

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.

Job description

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

• Job Location: Chaffee, NY 14030
• Education Level: None
• Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly
• 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 include:

• 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

What We’re Looking For:

• 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.