Helper- Waste Disposal Truck

Casella Waste Systems, Inc; Salem (NH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. is seeking a Helper to support drivers by loading and unloading containers and assisting with route completion. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and providing excellent customer service on residential and commercial routes.

The candidate should be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly and work in varying weather conditions, maintaining professional communication with customers and team members. A pre-employment drug screen may be required.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have a High School Diploma or GED and be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong relationship management, and commitment to customer service; able to work well in a team and maintain safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Loads and empties residential and/or commercial containers manually or mechanically.
• Manoeuvres containers at curbside, dockside, or carryout to complete service.
• Operates hoisting device to lift and empty bins into the truck hopper.
• Returns serviced bins to their original location with covers secured.
• Assists driver with backing maneuvers on route.
• Loads trash and recycling into a rear load truck in various weather conditions.
• Lifts 50 pounds consistently throughout the day.
• Maintains a safe working environment and works in a fast-paced industry.
• Communicates professionally with customers and employees.
• Participates in training and learning opportunities to support company goals.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety awareness

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.

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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.