Helper

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401K

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc is hiring a Helper to support drivers in completing residential and commercial routes with a strong customer service focus. The role requires lifting 50 lbs, working in variable weather, and following safety protocols. Starting pay is $20 per hour, with opportunities to learn and grow within a fast-paced environment.

The job emphasizes teamwork, professional communication, and continuous training to align with company values and service goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly and work in varied weather.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Loads and empties containers into the truck manually or mechanically.
• Maneuvers containers staged curbside or dockside to complete service.
• Operates hoisting device to lift and empty bins into the hopper.
• Restores bins to their original locations with covers in place.
• Assists driver with backing maneuvers and on-route needs.
• Maintains safe, clean work environment and adheres to safety protocols.

Skills

Team player

Customer service

Verbal communication

Safety conscious

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.