On-Route Waste Collection Associate

Republic Services; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Retirement plan match

ESPP

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Republic Services - Harlingen, TX is seeking a Driver Helper to ride with the Driver on a residential route and assist with waste removal. You will load waste, operate the loading mechanism, and help keep the truck and route clean while greeting customers and coordinating with dispatchers.

This role emphasizes safety, productivity, and customer service to support daily operations and ensure timely service for our customers.

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.

Job description

Republic Services - Harlingen, TX is seeking a Driver Helper to ride with the Driver on a residential route and assist with waste removal. You will load waste, operate the loading mechanism, and help keep the truck and route clean while greeting customers and coordinating with dispatchers.

This role emphasizes safety, productivity, and customer service to support daily operations and ensure timely service for our customers.