Helper

Meridian Waste; Christiansburg (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Waste is seeking a Driver Helper in Christiansburg, Virginia. In this full-time position, the Driver Helper assists the Driver in providing waste removal services, ensuring safe loading of waste and cleanliness of the vehicle.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, 1–3 years of experience in a similar role, and preferably some experience in the Solid Waste Industry. This role involves outdoor work and physical demands, including heavy lifting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the Driver in providing waste removal services.
• Safely load waste and carry bags to the vehicle.
• Maintain cleanliness of the vehicle and report safety issues.
• Interact courteously with customers and dispatchers.

Job description

Job Details
Location: Blue Ridge Hauling & MRF - Christiansburg, VA 24073
Position Type: Full Time

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.

Qualifications

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

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

Physical Demands

• Heavy lifting (50‑100 pounds).
• Shop Environment.

Work Environment

• Outdoor work environment.