Garbage Truck Helper - Pembroke Pines

Waste Pro, USA; Orlando, Pembroke Pines (FL, FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company is seeking a Helper to assist truck drivers in collecting garbage and recycling. This role involves manual labor, customer interaction, and adherence to safety policies. Ideal candidates are physically fit, team-oriented, and committed to providing excellent service.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow safe operating practices.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend reports.

Responsibilities

• Assists the driver on pre-assigned routes to pick up garbage and recycling.
• Provides safe and courteous customer service.
• Cleans behind the compactor blade and maintains truck cleanliness.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Safe Operating Practices

Job description

Waste Pro of Florida
Pembroke Pines-PEM

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.

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 toters 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 mechanisms to compact waste into the truck.
2. Provides safe and courteous customer service, ensuring a distinguishably different level of service through courteous and expeditious interactions with the 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; may require using the back door for pickup.
4. Answers questions from residents and directs them to Customer Service or appropriate government offices for additional information.
5. Must comply with all ANSI, OSHA, and company safety policies, including Waste Pro Absolute Guidelines.
6. Assists the driver in safely backing up the truck by providing ground-level guidance.
7. Cleans behind the compactor blade with shovel and hoe as directed. Sprays and cleans the hopper and truck at the end of each shift or as needed.
8. Reports safety or customer service issues immediately to the driver and supervisor.
9. Performs manual cleanup of scattered refuse and ensures customer containers are replaced properly after spills.
10. May be required to work during emergency situations.
11. Assists other routes as needed to complete daily work.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attends and participates in company-sponsored training courses as assigned.
• Maintains current knowledge of technology used by Waste Pro.
• Performs any additional duties assigned by the supervisor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Works in various environmental conditions, including extreme temperatures, weather variations, noise, vibrations, fumes, odors, and dust.

No CDL required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Special Considerations/Physical Work Requirements:

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

1. Physically able to push or pull 50 pounds independently 800-1000 times daily.
2. Physically able to lift 50 pounds from ground to waist height independently 800-1000 times daily.
3. Physically able to get in and out of a truck cab 800-1000 times daily.
4. Physically able to bend at waist and knees 800-1000 times daily.
5. Capable of working 8-12 hours in extreme weather conditions.
6. Ability to ride on the outside of the truck while servicing low MPH residential areas.

Waste Pro supports a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Waste Pro does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected classification.