Garbage Truck Helper

Interstate Waste Services, Inc.; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Residential Helper in Yonkers, NY, where you'll play a crucial role in assisting refuse truck drivers on various routes. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment with early morning shifts and the opportunity to make a positive impact through excellent customer service. You'll be responsible for safely collecting waste and recyclables while ensuring compliance with safety standards. With competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, this is an exciting opportunity for individuals looking to contribute to a sustainable community while working in a team-oriented atmosphere.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to follow safe operating practices.
• Good customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assists the driver in safely backing up the truck by directing from the ground.
• Picks up solid waste and places it in the back of the garbage truck.
• Ensures garbage and recyclables are picked up properly.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Safe Operating Practices

Job description

Overview

Residential Helper / Back of Garbage Truck for our Yonkers, NY location.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Helper is responsible for assisting the refuse truck driver on pre-assigned and special routes to pick up garbage, yard waste, or recycling.

• Full Time Monday through Friday early morning shift from 4AM to 2:30PM.
• Some Saturdays needed. $21.00 per hour.
• Time and a half after 40 hours.

THIS JOB IS AN OSHA "SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION." YOU MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A BACKGROUND CHECK AND FULL DRUG SCREEN INCLUDING MARIJUANA / THC.

Essential Job Functions

1. Picks up solid waste and places it in the back of a rear load garbage truck on specified routes, often done manually or by pushing a totter to the tipper. Lifts and carries trash bags, bulk items, and containers to the truck for disposal. Climbs onto and off of the rear truck step to load refuse, waste, and carts. Operates packing mechanism to compact waste into the truck.
2. Provides a safe and distinguishably different level of service through courteous and expeditious customer service in all aspects of refuse operation to the general public and customers. Exhibits a positive attitude towards company, customer, and municipal goals.
3. Ensures garbage and recyclables at residences are picked up and transferred properly; pick up may require using the back door.
4. Answers questions for residents and directs them to contact Customer Service or appropriate government office for additional information.
5. Must comply with all ANSI, OSHA, and company safety policies, including Oak Ridge Waste Absolute Guidelines.
6. Assists the driver in safely backing up the truck by directing from the ground.
7. Cleans behind the compactor blade with shovel and hoe when directed. Sprays and cleans the hopper and truck at the end of each shift or as needed.
8. Reports any safety or customer service issues to the driver and supervisor immediately.
9. Performs manual duties in the cleanup of scattered refuse; cleans up around accidental waste spills and ensures customer containers are replaced properly.
10. May be required to work during emergency situations.
11. Assists other routes as needed to complete daily work.
12. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend and participate in corporation-sponsored training courses as assigned.
• Stay updated on current technology used by Oak Ridge Waste.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements and Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to follow safe operating practices.
• Good customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work in a team environment.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports to complete daily assignments.

Physical and Special Considerations:

• Physically able to push or pull independently (unassisted) 50 pounds, 800-1000 times a day.
• Physically able to lift independently (unassisted) 50 pounds from ground to waist height, 800-1000 times a day.
• Capable of getting in and out of the cab of a commercial vehicle 800-1000 times daily.
• Able to bend at waist and knees 800-1000 times a day.
• Capable of working 8 to 12 hours in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to ride on the outside of the truck while servicing residential customers in low MPH areas.

Additional Information

Benefits include:

• 401(k), 401(k) matching, dental insurance, employee discount, health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, vision insurance.

Work Environment:

Works in various environmental conditions, including temperature extremes, noise, vibrations, fumes, odors, and dust.

Interstate Waste Services provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

Salary Range

Minimum: USD $17.50/hr

Maximum: USD $21.00/hr