General Labor - Collections

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking dependable individuals to join our team as Garbage Collectors/Helpers. This role assists the driver on residential and commercial routes by collecting and loading solid waste for proper disposal.

It is a physically demanding job that requires working outdoors in all weather conditions. You will lift up to 50 pounds, walk and perform repetitive lifting, and provide safe, professional service.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds repeatedly.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Ride on the garbage truck and assist the driver with servicing customer routes.
• Collect and load refuse bags, bins, and containers into the garbage truck.
• Return containers to designated locations after collection.
• Direct and assist the driver when backing the vehicle.
• Operate packing mechanisms and controls as needed.
• Assist with basic vehicle maintenance and cleanliness.
• Clean the packer blade and truck body.
• Provide positive and professional customer service.
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow all safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking dependable and hardworking individuals to join our team as Garbage Collectors/Helpers. This position assists the driver on residential and commercial collection routes by collecting and loading solid waste for proper disposal. This is a physically demanding role that requires working outdoors in all weather conditions.

Essential Job Duties

• Ride on the garbage truck and assist the driver with servicing customer routes.
• Collect and load refuse bags, bins, and containers into the garbage truck.
• Return containers to designated locations after collection.
• Direct and assist the driver when backing the vehicle.
• Operate packing mechanisms and controls as needed.
• Assist with basic vehicle maintenance and cleanliness.
• Clean the packer blade and truck body.
• Provide positive and professional customer service.
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow all safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to repeatedly lift and carry up to 50 pounds throughout the workday.
• Ability to walk, bend, reach, push, pull, and perform continuous physical labor.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow directions.

Work Environment

This position involves continuous physical activity and prolonged periods of standing, walking, lifting, and riding on a collection truck. Employees must be comfortable working outdoors and completing routes in varying weather conditions.

Pay Rate

$17.00 per hour

Schedule

Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays. Start time is 5:15 AM. End times vary based on route completion.