Driver Helper

Augment; Gilmer (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Augment in Gilmer, TX is hiring Driver Helpers to support professional truck drivers on residential or commercial routes. This full-time, outdoor position keeps you active, pays weekly, and offers stable work with opportunities to grow in waste & recycling services.

You will lift and load containers, ride along routes, and ensure safe, on-time pickups. The job requires early mornings, physical stamina, ability to lift up to 75 lbs, and a background check/drug screen. PPE is provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Must pass background check and drug screening.
• Availability for early morning shifts.
• Willingness to work outdoors in all weather.
• Prior general labor/warehouse 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 the lifting mechanism (when trained) to empty bins.
• Move quickly stop to stop; this is a physically active role.
• Communicate route issues to the driver or supervisor.
• Help keep the vehicle clean.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Gilmer, TX 75644Education Level: NoneSalary Range: $17.00 - $17.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: Driver HelperNow 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.

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.

QualificationsWhat 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.