Helper

Casella-Waste-Systems,-Inc.-1; Town of Halfmoon (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Employee Awards

Wellness Incentive

Job summary

Casella-Waste-Systems, Inc. is hiring a Helper to assist drivers on customer routes with a focus on service quality. The role involves loading/unloading containers manually or mechanically, and guiding bins back to their original spots while maintaining safety and professionalism.

The starting hourly pay is $20 per hour. Pre-employment drug screening is required; candidate must lift 50 lbs constantly and work in diverse weather conditions as part of a fast-paced team in the United States.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required and legal eligibility to work in the United States.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs constantly and work in varying weather.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, strong customer service.
• Ability to work as part of a team with strong safety focus.
• Pre-employment drug screening required.

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 into truck hopper.
• Places serviced bins back at original location with covers in place.
• Assists driver with backing maneuvers on route.
• Loads trash and recycling into a rear load truck in varying weather.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Communication

Physical stamina

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.

The starting hourly pay for this position is $20 per hour.

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.