Helper

Meridian Waste; Bay Springs (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Waste in Bay Springs, MS is seeking a Driver Helper to support the Driver on a residential route. You will load waste safely, carry bags to the vehicle, and help maintain the vehicle’s cleanliness.

The role requires a High School Diploma and 1-3 years of experience; experience in the Solid Waste Industry is preferred. This position involves outdoor work and physical activity on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-3 years of experience in a similar position preferred.
• Experience in the Solid Waste Industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ride on the vehicle to assist the Driver on a designated residential route.
• Operate packing mechanism and controls to activate lifting/loading.
• Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body during disposal trips; clean hopper and truck as applicable.
• Perform pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections; report safety issues.
• Interact courteously with customers and dispatchers to ensure timely service.
• Monitor waste for unacceptable materials.
• Maintain cleanliness around the work area and vehicle.
• Follow safety policies and perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Summary

The Driver Helper rides on the vehicle and assists the Driver in providing prompt, courteous and complete waste removal services for customers who reside on a designated residential route. Position is responsible for safely loading waste, as well as carrying bags and containers to the vehicle for disposal. The position assists the Driver in maneuvering his or her vehicle by directing the Driver from the ground. In addition, the Helper helps to maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle.

Description

The Driver Helper rides on the vehicle and assists the Driver in providing prompt, courteous and complete waste removal services for customers who reside on a designated residential route. Position is responsible for safely loading waste, as well as carrying bags and containers to the vehicle for disposal. The position assists the Driver in maneuvering his or her vehicle by directing the Driver from the ground. In addition, the Helper helps to maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ride on the vehicle to assist the Driver while servicing customers on a designated route.
• Operate packing mechanism and various levers and handles to activate the lifting and loading mechanism
• Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip; spray and clean the hopper and truck, if applicable.
• Perform complete pre- and post-operation inspection of the vehicle in accordance with Company policy; report any safety issues on standard reports.
• Courteously interact with all customers, dispatchers and others on a daily basis to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner.
• Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste.
• Clean area around an accidental waste spill, ensuring adherence to all applicable safety standards and policies.
• Maintain adherence to required productivity standards for the department to ensure all customers are serviced in a timely and efficient manner.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Follow and comply with all safety policies.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/ And Or Experience

• High School Diploma.
• 1-3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Experience in the Solid Waste Industry preferred.

Specialized Knowledge Required – Including any required certificates, licenses, and registrations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Heavy lifting (50-100 pounds), Shop Environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Outdoor work environment

In addition to the above, the performance of other related duties may be required.

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