Driver Helper (Omaha, NE)

FCC Environmental Services; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Driver Helper, where you will play a crucial role in waste collection. This entry-level position involves assisting in loading residential waste, operating machinery, and ensuring safety practices are followed. With competitive compensation and a supportive culture for career growth, this is an excellent opportunity to start your journey in the waste management industry. Embrace the outdoors and be part of a diverse team committed to delivering exceptional service to the community.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401K Matching

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry waste up to 75 lbs.
• Familiarity with safety practices in waste management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the collection of residential solid waste.
• Load waste into the truck and operate mechanical packer.

Skills

Proper lifting techniques

Safe operating practices

Job description

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Job Description

Start your career with FCC and become part of our global team of passionate waste industry professionals.

Position Summary

To assist in the collection of residential solid waste.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Loads residential waste into the hopper of a rear-load truck.
• Operates mechanical packer to load and compact trash from hopper into the truck body.
• Assists in loading waste from rear-load containers into the truck when assigned.
• Helps the driver in cleaning the packer blade and truck body as required on landfill stops.

Methods, Procedures, Equipment, Materials

• Lifts bags or containers that weigh up to 75 lbs. from ground level to a hopper approximately 3 ft. above ground level. Uses a barrel and dolly to collect waste on back-door service routes. Lifts large, bulky items (such as washers, dryers, tree limbs, concrete, etc.) from curbside to the truck hopper.
• Pushes/pulls hand levers to control the packer blade.
• Guides driver and containers into the appropriate position.

Working Conditions

• Outdoors in all weather conditions.

Experience And Competencies

• Must know and use proper lifting techniques to avoid injury. Able to recognize unacceptable waste (such as gasoline and other flammable, hazardous materials) and report it to the driver.
• Able to follow safe operating practices, including lockout/tagout procedures to ensure truck is inoperative when working in the truck body.

Physical Requirements

• Walking, jogging, bending, climbing, twisting, lifting, and carrying waste weighing up to 75 lbs. (avg. 20-25 lbs.) from curbside to the rear hopper of the truck. Sufficient stamina for steady work pace through and entire shift. Ability to work utilizing hearing protection, reflective vest, steel-toed work shoes, utility gloves, and safety glasses (PPE).
• Reaching, pushing, pulling levers.
• Pushing and pulling containers weighing from 300-400 lbs.
• Reaching to hook up cables. Pushing/pulling levers to operate winch and packer mechanism.
• Climbing into the body of the vehicle approximately 3-4 feet above ground level. Shoveling, sweeping, and pulling debris lodged under the packer blade.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages.
• Benefits - medical, vision, and dental.
• 401K Matching.
• Paid Time Off.
• Exceptional culture for career building.

FCC Environmental Services, LLC operates in a multicultural, global environment and is a richly diverse organization operating seamlessly as one company. We aim to attract, motivate, and retain the best people in our industry, whatever their background. We share the same passion to deliver world-class solutions to our customers. We have the best waste management professionals in the industry and develop this talent in an inspiring work environment.

FCC Environmental Services, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing