Driver Helper

Best Logistics Technology; Hudson (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste management, located in Florida, is seeking a Driver Helper. This role involves assisting drivers with waste removal services, ensuring safety and cleanliness during operations. Candidates must have a strong commitment to customer service and the ability to work well within a team. The position requires passing a background check and a drug screening.

Qualifications

• Must pass a background check and drug screening.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Driver while servicing customers on a designated route.
• Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip.
• Interact courteously with customers and ensure timely service.

Skills

Customer Service

Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Driver Helper rides on the vehicle and assists a Driver in providing prompt, courteous and complete waste removal services for customers who reside on a designated residential route. The Driver Helper is responsible for safely loading waste, as well as carrying bags and containers to the vehicle for disposal. The position assists the Driver in maneuvering his or her vehicle by directing the Driver from the ground. In addition, the Helper helps to maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle, as well as the on the route and in the work area.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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.
• Perform complete pre- and post-operation inspection of the vehicle in accordance with Company policy; report any safety issues on standard reports.
• 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.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Dress-Six-inch high top laced, approved work boot, short or long sleeved shirt and shorts or pants, preferably cargo style.

Must be able to pass background check and Drug screen