Helper

Meridian Waste; Salem (AL); On-site; USD 34,385,000 - 51,577,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Waste in Salem, AL is seeking a Driver Helper to ride along on a residential waste collection route. You will assist the Driver with safe loading, manual lifting, and handling bags and containers to keep service moving efficiently.

Responsibilities include operating the packer mechanism with the driver, performing pre/post-trip inspections, and staying aware of safety policies while interacting courteously with customers and dispatchers on a daily basis.

Qualifications

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

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 and clean hopper and truck if applicable.
• Perform complete pre- and post-operation inspection of the vehicle and report safety issues.
• Interact courteously with customers, dispatchers and others to ensure timely service.
• Monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste and maintain safety standards.
• Follow safety policies and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job location: Lee County - Salem, AL 36874

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.
• Follow and comply with all safety policies.
• Additional duties as assigned.

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS

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 or Experience:

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

Specialized Knowledge Required – Including any required certificates, licenses, and registrations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Heavy lifting (50-100 pounds), Shop Environment

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Outdoor work environment

In addition to the above, the performance of other related duties may be required.

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