Helper

Casella Waste Systems, Inc; Hopewell Junction (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Maternity & Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Stock Program (Discounted)

401K

Employee Awards

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness Incentive

Tuition Assistance

Career Pathways

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc is hiring a Helper to support drivers in completing residential and commercial routes, with a focus on exceptional customer service and strict health and safety adherence. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds and working in varying weather conditions.

The position offers a hiring range of $17-$18 per hour, with potential for training and growth within a team that values safety, reliability, and professional conduct on every route.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs continually.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, strong relationship skills, and teamwork in a safety-conscious environment.

Responsibilities

• Loads and empties residential and/or commercial containers into truck manually or mechanically.
• Maneuvers containers staged curbside, dockside, carryout, or requiring pullout to complete service.
• Operates hoisting device to lift and empty bins into truck hopper.
• Places serviced bins back in original position with covers on.
• Assists driver with backing maneuvers on route.
• Loads trash and recycling into a rear load truck in varying weather conditions.
• Lifts 50 pounds continually while maintaining stamina for a physically demanding role.
• Maintains a safe working environment and professional customer interactions.
• Participates in training and other learning opportunities to support company vision and values.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Relationship Management

Teamwork

Safety Focus

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

The Helper performs duties and operations to assist driver’s complete customer routes with a focus on providing exceptional customer service and adhering to all health and safety protocols.

Hiring Range: $17-$18/ hourly

Key Responsibilities

• Loads and empties residential and/or commercial containers into truck manually or mechanically.
• Maneuvers containers that are staged curbside, dockside, carryout, or require pullout to complete service.
• Operates hoisting device to lift and empty bins or containers into truck hopper.
• Places any and all bins serviced at any customer location back where they were picked-up from in the up-right position with covers placed back on the containers.
• Assists driver with all backing maneuvers while on route.
• Loads trash and recycling into a rear load truck in fluctuating weather conditions.
• Lifts 50 pounds constantly throughout the day while able to maintain the stamina to successfully complete the duties of this physically demanding position.
• Always maintains a safe working environment.
• Works in a high pace ever changing industry.
• Communicates in a professional manner when dealing with customer and other employees.
• Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED and must be legally eligible to work in the United States. The physical ability to lift 50lbs. constantly throughout the day and work under many different weather conditions is expected.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, outstanding relationship management skills, and dedication to providing excellent customer service is desired. It is also important that the candidate has demonstrated the ability to work as part of a team in a collaborative environment, has a proven work ethic, and has proven commitment to safety.

This position requires successful completion of pre-employment testing, including a drug screen.

Attributes

Positive, team-oriented individual who has a strong work ethic, is committed to safety, customer driven, open to personal and professional training and development.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Maternity & Parental Leave, Flexible Spending Accounts, Discounted Stock Program, 401K, Employee Awards, Employee Assistance Plan, Wellness Incentive, Tuition Assistance, Career Pathways, and More.