Driver Helper

WM; Quincy (CA); On-site; USD 54,494 - 68,377; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Stock Purchase Plan

Company match on 401K

Paid Vacation

Holidays and Personal Days

Job summary

A waste management company is seeking a Driver Helper to assist the Route Driver in the collection of waste and recyclable materials. The role includes physically demanding tasks such as loading containers and ensuring safety protocols are followed. Candidates should possess at least six months of work experience. Benefits include health insurance, a 401K match, and paid time off. The expected base pay rate for this as a full-time position in California is $24.92 per hour.

Qualifications

• Six months of prior work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the collection of waste and recyclable material.
• Report unsafe situations or service-related issues.
• Load and empty residential and commercial containers into truck.
• Notify Operations Manager of incidents or service interruptions.

Job description

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Job Summary

Driver Helper teams with Route Driver and assists in the collection of Waste and/or Recyclable material.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work in accordance with WM Safety and Life Critical Rules, OSHA requirements, and all local, state, and federal laws.
• Immediately report all unsafe situations or service-related issues to Operations Manager or Dispatch.
• Attend and participate in all scheduled training programs, briefings, and meetings as required by WM or directed by the Operations Manager.
• Manually or mechanically load and empty residential and/or commercial containers into truck.
• Containers may be staged curbside, dockside, carryout, or require pullout to complete service.
• Operate hoisting device to lift and empty bins or containers into truck hopper.
• Assist driver with all backing maneuvers while on route.
• Notify Operations Manager of any incidents, accidents, injuries, or property damage.
• Notify Operations Manager or Dispatch of service interruptions including closed or impassable streets or alleyways, receptacles too heavy to service, or potential safety hazards.
• Communicate customer requests to Dispatch or Operations Manager.
• Perform all duties as scheduled by Operations Manager or Dispatch and assist other drivers as directed to meet customer needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Education: None required.
• Experience: Six (6) months of prior work experience required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

• None required.

Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required

• None required.

Work Environment

• Required to use motor coordination with arm, hand, finger, and leg dexterity.
• Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 50 pounds frequently.
• Requires pushing, pulling, bending, twisting and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Will be exposed to a physical environment involving dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements most of the workday.
• Note: The level of physical effort may vary from site to site and may be greater or lesser than documented here.

Compensation

The expected base pay rate for this on-site position is $24.92.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short Term Disability.
• Stock Purchase Plan.
• Company match on 401K.
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days.
• Dependent day care, and more.

Additional Details

Seniority level: Entry level.

Employment type: Full-time.

Job function: Management and Manufacturing.

Location: Plumas County, CA.

Salary range: $4,883.00 - $6,127.00 per month.

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