Driver's Helper

Solid Waste Services; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Mascaro & Sons is seeking reliable Sanitation Workers/Driver's Helpers for our Berks County division in Reading, PA. The role involves riding the back of a trash truck, assisting the driver to navigate, and collecting curbside waste and recycling in a safe, efficient manner.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent and a valid, active driver's license. Training is provided; the work is day shift in a family-like environment with a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid, active Driver's License required.
• Experience in sanitation or waste collection preferred.

Responsibilities

• Show up for work on time with proper PPE and ready to go.
• Assist the driver to safely navigate and back up the truck.
• Use hand signals to communicate with the driver and stay in view.
• Collect curbside waste and/or recycling safely and efficiently.
• Ensure spills are cleaned and customers are treated politely and professionally.
• Refer questions to the route supervisor as soon as practical.
• Assist with pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and keep the truck clean.

Skills

Safety procedures

Backing navigation

Team player

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equival

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: READING, PA 19606

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Education Level: High School

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Who We Are

J.P. Mascaro & Sons is a locally owned and operated private family-owned company who has been experiencing record growth and success. In 1964, it started with one truck. We have grown into one of the largest, most successful fully integrated solid waste companies serving the mid-Atlantic area.

Come Join Our Family!

Our Berks County Division, located in Reading, PA is looking for reliable and dependable Sanitation Workers/Driver's Helpers who play a critical role on the solid waste collection team to support our ongoing success in a family-like environment. The position requires you to ride on the back of a trash truck and perform several essential roles, such as assisting the driver to safely navigate the truck and collect curbside waste and/or recycling in a safe and efficient manner.

Disability Disclaimer

***Please note the following disabilities or medical conditions preclude you from being able to perform safely in this role. If you have any of the following conditions or disabilities, we encourage you to reach out to the Human Resources Department to determine if this role is a fit for you. *

• Seizure disorder(s)


• Certain Sleep Disorders, such as Narcolepsy

Qualifications

What You Will Do

• Show up for work on time with all proper personal protective equipment and ready to go.


• Partner with the driver to safely navigate the truck, especially in backing.


• Utilizes proper hand signals to clearly communicate to the driver when backing and stays in the driver’s vision at all times


• Helper will not ride on the truck step while backing.


• Collect curbside waste and/or recycling in a safe and efficient manner, placing containers back in their original location.


• Ensure any spilled or dropped debris is properly cleaned up.


• Ensure that any contact with customers is polite and professional.


• Refer all customer questions/concerns to their route supervisor as soon as practical.


• After receiving proper training, operates the packer controls to compact debris in the truck.


• When riding between pick up points, ride on the rear corner step only, utilizing the grab handle and keeping feet and body close to the truck body.


• Ride only short distances on the step (any distance over 2/10th of a mile, the helper will ride in the cab).


• Assist the driver with pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and notify driver of any equipment problems.


• Assist the driver with ensuring the vehicle is kept clean and in a presentable condition at all times, in accordance with company standards.

You Have/Are

• A High School Diploma or equivalent preferred


• Valid, active Driver's License required