Helper

Casella Waste Systems, Inc; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is seeking a Helper to support drivers on residential and commercial routes while prioritizing exceptional customer service and safety protocols. You will assist with loading and unloading containers, maneuvering equipment, and returning bins to their original positions with caps secured.

A pre-employment drug screen is required. Ideal candidates will have a HS diploma or GED, be legally eligible to work in the United States, and demonstrate reliability, teamwork, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly in varying weather.
• Drug screen required before employment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload containers into the truck manually or mechanically.
• Move containers to complete service at customer locations.
• Operate hoisting device to lift and empty bins into hopper.
• Return serviced bins to original locations with covers secured.
• Assist driver with backing maneuvers on route.
• Work in a high pace, safety-focused environment.
• Maintain professional communication with customers and teammates.
• Participate in training to learn company products, services and values.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety

Communication

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.

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.