Garbage Truck Helper

Lakeshore Recycling Systems; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeshore Recycling Systems in Indianapolis is hiring a Helper who will work with the driver to assist in refuse collection on our routes. You will read maps and route sheets and help operate collection equipment.

The role requires legal eligibility to work in the U.S., being 18+, a clean driving record, and the ability to follow safety training. Pre-employment testing is required; strong English communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• No license suspensions within the last 2 years.
• No more than 3 moving violations in the last 2 years.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
• Must be able to read and speak English well enough to communicate and follow safety training.

Responsibilities

• Ride along with driver to help pick up refuse on route.
• Read maps, diagrams and route sheet to follow daily route.
• Ability to operate controls and collection equipment.
• Complete daily vehicle inspections, fueling and fluid level checks.
• Complete required daily service tickets and reports.
• Report any mechanical problems with equipment.
• Complete daily reports, logs, load/yardage, and load ticket receipts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read maps and route sheets

English communication

Safety-conscious

Tools

Route sheets reading

Job description

LRS is the industry leader in providing innovative and environmentally responsibly waste and recycling solutions. Our team delivers exceptional service and value through relentless commitment to customer satisfaction and preservation of the environment. Through our safe and innovative approach to waste diversion, LRS thrives on the passion and innovation of our employees to preserve and sustain the beauty of the towns, neighborhoods and communities that we serve.We are excited to hire candidates that align with our Vision and Values: To become the safest, most innovative waste recycler in the world by redefining the way the world views waste.
Live Safety Serve With Passion Innovate Relentlessly Engage With Integrity Build Community Be Accountable

Job Description

The Helper is responsible for working with the driver of the truck to assist in refuse collection.

Reports To

Operations Manager

• Ride along with driver to help pick up refuse on route
• Read maps, diagrams and route sheet in order to follow a designated daily route
• Ability to operate controls and collection equipment
• Complete daily vehicle inspections, fueling and fluid level checks
• Complete required daily service tickets and reports
• Report any mechanical programs with equipment
• Complete daily reports, logs, load/yardage, and load ticket receipts
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must not have any license suspensions within the last 2 years.
• No more than 3 moving violations within the last 2 years.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language well enough to communicate, understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to stand and walk
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Exposure to extreme weather conditions.
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste.
• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions while outside of the vehicle.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to stand and walk
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Pay Range

DOE

Location

Indianapolis Kakco Waste Service

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