Helper

Meridian Waste; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Waste in Sanford, NC, is seeking a Driver Helper who will assist the Driver in waste removal services for customers on a designated route. Key duties include loading waste, cleaning the vehicle, and ensuring safety compliance.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma and 1–3 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in the Solid Waste Industry. This role requires considerable physical effort and outdoor work.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a similar position.
• Experience in the Solid Waste Industry preferred.
• Any required certificates, licenses, and registrations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Driver while servicing customers on a designated route.
• Clean waste from the truck and maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Interact courteously with all customers and report safety issues.

Skills

Customer service

Heavy lifting

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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. The position is responsible for safely loading waste, carrying bags and containers to the vehicle for disposal, directing the Driver from the ground, and maintaining 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 the 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.

Qualifications

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

Specialized Knowledge Required

• Any required certificates, licenses, and registrations.

Physical Demands

• Heavy lifting (50–100 pounds), shop environment.

Work Environment

• Outdoor work environment.

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