Garbage Truck Helper

Interstate Waste Services, Inc.; Danbury, Hartford (CT, CT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team in a safety-sensitive role as a Residential Helper, where you'll assist in the collection of waste and recycling in a fast-paced environment. This full-time position offers early morning shifts and requires physical stamina to lift and maneuver waste. Ideal candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to safety. Enjoy a variety of benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan while contributing to a cleaner community. If you're ready to make a difference in waste management, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Ability to follow safe operating practices.
• Willingness to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist truck driver in garbage collection on assigned routes.
• Provide customer service and address resident inquiries.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed during operations.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Teamwork

Safe Operating Practices

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Residential Helper / Back of Garbage Truck for our Danbury, CT 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. $17.50 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; pickup may require using 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 driver in safely backing up the truck by directing the driver 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-related issues to driver and supervisor immediately.
9. Performs a variety of manual duties in the cleanup of scattered refuse; cleans up the area around accidental waste spills and ensures customers' 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

• Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in corporation-sponsored training courses as assigned.
• Employees are responsible for keeping up to date on current technology used by Oak Ridge Waste.
• Any additional duties assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements and Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Ability to follow safe operating practices.
• Ability to learn and use interpersonal skills related to good customer service.
• Willingness to work in a team environment.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports well enough to complete daily assignments.

Special Considerations/Physical Work Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Physically able to push or pull independently (unassisted) 50 pounds between 800 and 1000 times a day.
• Physically able to lift independently (unassisted) 50 pounds from the ground to waist height between 800 and 1000 times a day.
• Physically able to get up and down from the cab of a commercial motor vehicle between 800 and 1000 times a day.
• Physically able to bend at the waist and knees between 800 and 1000 times a day.
• Physically able to work 8 to 12 hours in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, snow).
• Ability to ride on the outside of the truck while servicing residential customers in low MPH areas.

Additional Information

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Environment

Works in a variety of environmental conditions, including temperature variations, heat, cold, snow, rain, wind; noise, vibrations, fumes, odors, and dust.

Interstate Waste Services provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary Range

Minimum: USD $17.50/hr

Maximum: (not specified)