Driver Helper

Republic Services; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Commercial Helper I to join their team. In this role, you will assist the Driver in providing efficient waste removal services on a designated route. Your responsibilities will include safely loading waste, maintaining vehicle cleanliness, and ensuring adherence to safety standards. This position requires strong customer service skills and the ability to work collaboratively with the Driver and other team members. Join a company that values safety, teamwork, and professional growth while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical Benefits

Dental Plans

Vision Coverage

Short- and Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount Programs

Retirement Plan with Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Driver with waste removal and loading tasks.
• Perform vehicle inspections and maintain cleanliness.
• Interact courteously with customers and adhere to safety standards.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Safety Awareness

Ability to Follow Instructions

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Commercial Helper I 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 Commercial Helper I 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 area 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.
• Good customer service skills to meet and exceed customer expectations; acts in a professional, courteous and cooperative manner toward customers and co-workers; works with a sense of honesty and trustworthiness.
• Good follow-through ability; ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks.
• Maintains a feeling of pride in work; strives to achieve all goals.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of relevant work experience preferred.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits

Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.

EEO STATEMENT: Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.