Loader | Driver Helper | Residential Trash Truck

UBLIC SERVICES OF NEW JERSEY, LLC; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Driver Helper to join their team. In this vital role, you will assist the Driver in providing efficient waste removal services while ensuring safety and cleanliness. You'll engage with customers courteously and help maintain vehicle operations. This position offers year-round work in a stable environment, along with numerous benefits including medical, dental, and a 401k plan. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity in a supportive and inclusive workplace, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

401k with 5% matching

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Uniforms Provided

$250 Yearly Boot Allowance

Annual Pay Raises

Qualifications

• Ability to safely load and unload waste materials.
• Strong customer service skills and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Driver in waste removal services on a designated route.
• Perform pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections.

Skills

Customer Service

Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Driver Helper rides on the vehicle and assists a Driver in providing prompt, courteous and complete waste removal services for customers who reside on a designated residential route. The Driver Helper 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, as well as the route and in the work area.

PRINCIPAL 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.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Stable industry; Year-round work.
• Many benefits: 401k w/5% matching; Medical; Dental; Vision and more.
• Uniforms provided | $250 Yearly boot allowance.
• Union Position: Annual pay raises.
• Pay Rate: $20.09/hr | Paid Weekly | 1st Shift.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.

We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts.

The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.