GA - Waste Helper, Jackson GA

A & Associates; Georgia; On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A & Associates is seeking Waste Collector Helpers to join our team on full-time and part-time basis in Georgia. Under direct supervision, you will collect residential and commercial refuse on designated routes and assist in completing all routes, performing related duties as assigned.

This is heavy manual labor performed outdoors, requiring the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work early shifts starting at 5:00 am and on holidays with supervision from truck crews.

Qualifications

• Eighth grade education required.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Available to work 5:00 am to cover holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Performs waste, recyclable, and yard trash pickup at designated locations.
• Performs curbside pickup in residential areas.
• Operates hand tools and assists truck operator in loading/unloading.
• Cleans and inspects trucks and maintains route records.

Skills

Physical strength

Unpleasant waste handling

Hand tools

Education

Eighth grade

Tools

Pitchforks

Shovels

Basic truck operation

Job description

INTRODUCTION

A & Associates is a reputable staffing agency with a proven track record in screening and recruiting as well as job placement and career development. With more than ten (10) offices throughout the United States, A & Associates is a company that can be trusted to provide a diverse level of services with excellence, diligence and integrity. “Quality In Everything We Do” is far more than our mantra, it is our standard!!

Explore a career with A & Associates, one of the leading providers for temporary, temp-to-hire, permanent placement services and security guard services.

A & Associates is looking for eager and professional candidates to work as full time and part time Waste Collector Helpers.

SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision, collects residential and commercial refuse on designated routes and assists in completion of all routes; and perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Eighth grade.
• Must be able to lift and handle 50 pounds and work from 5:00 am five days and all holidays.

NATURE OF WORK

This is heavy manual labor in the collection and disposal of refuse and recyclable material, including yard trash. Employees in this class perform routine work as part of a crew in collecting garbage, refuse, recyclables, yard trash and other waste materials, and in transporting them to the designated disposal and recycling locations. Work is characterized by the necessity for considerable physical exertion and by close daily contact with unpleasant materials. Employees are expected to work out-of-doors regardless of weather. All work is closely supervised by the truck driver in charge of the crew

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

• Performs waste, recyclable, and yard trash pickup at garbage disposal areas of commercial, residential, and other designated locations.
• Performs curbside pickup in residential areas.
• Uses pitchforks, shovels, and similar hand tools to pick up general refuse, garbage, recyclables, trash, and yard trash from curbside and other areas as instructed.
• Rides with truck to disposal locations and/or recycling centers; assists truck operator and disposal personnel in off-loading.
• Assists truck driver in fueling and checking all fluid levels of assigned truck, including spares; cleans out trucks, including cab interior, daily, upon route completion.
• Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS

• Ability and willingness to work with unpleasant waste materials.
• Ability to use simple hand tools.
• Sufficient physical strength and ability to lift, move, and carry very heavy objects.
• Willingness to work under all conditions of weather.

EEO STATEMENT

A & Associates, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.