Driver Helper

Augment; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Augment in Pueblo, CO is hiring Driver Helpers to support professional truck drivers on residential or commercial waste and recycling routes. This full-time, outdoor role involves safe, timely collection and handling of materials from homes, businesses, or facilities.

You will lift and load containers (up to 75 lbs), ride along routes, operate the lift mechanism when trained, and help keep the vehicle clean while communicating route issues to the driver or supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must pass a background check and drug screening.
• Able to lift up to 75 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Willing to work early morning shifts outdoors in all weather.
• Experience in general labor is a plus but not required.

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 between stops in a physically active role.
• Ensure all materials are collected safely and professionally.
• Help keep the vehicle clean and communicate route issues to the driver or supervisor.

Skills

Dependable

Lift 75 lbs

Outdoor work

Team player

Background check

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Pueblo, CO 81001Education Level: NoneSalary Range: $16.50 - $16.50 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.