Driver Helper

Athens Services; Industry (Beaver County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company is looking for a 'Driver Helper' to assist with waste collection in a professional manner. This position is a pathway towards a career in commercial driving, with responsibilities including ensuring safe waste disposal and providing customer service. The role requires physical capability, effective communication, and adherence to safety regulations.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401K

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Valid Class C Driver's License is mandatory.
• Must have an acceptable Driver Record.

Responsibilities

• Assist in picking up and transporting waste safely.
• Ensure customers have prepared waste according to regulations.
• Communicate any issues to Operations Manager or Dispatcher.

Skills

Exceptional Communication Skills

Physical Ability

Education

High School Diploma / G.E.D.

Job description

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Base pay range

$20.00/hr - $20.75/hr

Summary

All Driver's Trainees ("Trainees") employed by Athens Services are responsible for all assigned waste collection. It is expected that every Trainee employee will conduct his/her self in a professional manner at all times and perform all duties as assigned in a safe manner. The primary duty of all Trainee personnel is to aid the efforts of the driver and be a second set of eyes on the road to prevent accidents and injuries. Commercial Trainees are responsible for the collection and hand loading of commercial and residential waste. Our Trainees

must also be able to communicate professionally with customers, dispatch, and supervisors.

The Trainee role is the first step towards a fulfilling career in commercial driving. This role is intended to last between 12-48 months, depending on performance, skills development, and interest. An employee must serve a minimum of 12 months and no more than a maximum of 48 months before graduating with a Trainee Graduation Certificate and promoting to a Scout role. For those who choose not to pursue the path of becoming a Scout, the Trainee role will conclude after 48 months. However, Athens values diverse talents and

interests, and employees are encouraged to explore other available roles within the company for which they may be qualified.

All helpers employed by Athens Services are responsible for all assigned waste collection. It is expected that every helper employee will conduct his/herself in a professional manner at all times and perform all duties as assigned in a safe manner. The primary duty of all helper personnel is to aid the efforts of the driver and be a second set of eyes on the road to prevent accidents and injuries. Commercial helpers are responsible for the collection and hand loading of commercial and residential waste. Our helpers must also be able to communicate professionally with customers, dispatch, and supervisors.

Job Description

• Assist in picking up and transporting waste safely, according to all federal, state and local rules and regulations.
• Pick up specified waste from each customer site scheduled for the day.
• Ensure that customers have packaged and prepared the waste according to all federal, state and local rules and regulations before transporting.
• Provide the highest level of customer service to assigned accounts daily.
• Communicating any issues to Operations Manager, Route Supervisor or Dispatcher for resolution. This includes re-routes, adjustments in container sizes, training, etc.
• Ensure waste, supplies, and material handling equipment is secured prior to operating vehicle on public highway.
• Respects the property of all residential and commercial customers.
• Responsible for cleaning the inside and exterior of the trucks on a regular basis and reports any observed maintenance problems.
• Must work safely and carefully to prevent injury to self and others while loading and unloading vehicle.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma / G.E.D.
• Valid Class C Driver's License.
• Acceptable Driver Record.
• Exceptional Communication Skills.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English / Spanish
• Work experience in the waste, environmental services, energy, or transportation industry.
  
  

Physical/Environmental Demands

Below are the key points concerning the physical requirements and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical

• Bins may exceed 1000 pounds in weight. Please note that while bins have wheels for assisted movement, employees will be required to physically push, pull, and lift bins up hills and uneven terrain.
• Continuously grasping, bending, pushing, pulling, lifting, stretching, twisting, stooping, walking on uneven surfaces and lifting up to 75 lb. frequently.
• Frequent entry and exit from a truck, up to 150 times daily, involving using steps to access an elevated seat
• Able to work standing and/or sitting for long periods of time.
• Standing, walking, seeing, hearing, & smelling continuously.
• Problem solving, oral/written communication, analytical ability, concentration, & Â Â Â Â Â Â interpersonal abilities continuously.
• Eye/hand coordination, handling, & wrist motion continuously.
  
  

Environmental

• Exposure to dust, smoke, fumes, odors, grease, oil, chemicals, wet/hot conditions, & noise continuously.
• Works outside only.
• Working in Windy/Hot/Cold/Wet environments, working around heavy equipment, working among refuse and exposed to dusty conditions.
• Frequent exposure to traffic, being aware of all your surroundings, maintain a high level of communication with others.
  
  

Salary: $20.00 - $20.75 per hour

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefit package Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401K
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Career plan
• Recognition programs
• Professional development learning
• An exceptional work environment
  
  

Athens will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and any other applicable state, federal or local laws. EEO/M/F/disability/veteran

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Distribution and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Truck Transportation

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