Helper

Meridian Waste; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Waste is seeking a Driver Helper in Gadsden, AL to assist the Driver in the efficient removal of waste. This role involves riding on the vehicle, safely loading waste, and ensuring a clean environment during operations.

The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma and 1-3 years of experience, preferably in the Solid Waste Industry. Responsibilities include effectively interacting with customers and adhering to safety policies throughout the workday.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily.
• 1-3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Experience in the Solid Waste Industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Driver while servicing customers on a designated route.
• Operate vehicle mechanisms for loading and lifting.
• Maintain cleanliness of the vehicle and surrounding area.

Skills

Customer interaction

Heavy lifting

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

Location: Gadsden, AL 39504

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.

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. 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 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.