On-Route Waste Collection Helper

Republic Services; Delmar (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Driver Helper to ride along with a Driver on a designated residential route, assisting with loading waste and ensuring timely service. You will help direct the driver from the ground and maintain vehicle cleanliness, contributing to safe and efficient waste collection.

This role emphasizes courteous customer interaction, adherence to safety policies, and teamwork on a daily route. Training and benefits are provided for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Assist the Driver on a designated residential route.
• Operate packing mechanism and loading controls as directed.
• Maintain cleanliness of the vehicle and work area.

Responsibilities

• Ride on the vehicle to assist the Driver while servicing customers on a designated route.
• Operate packing mechanism and loading levers to load waste.
• Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip; clean hopper and truck as applicable.
• Perform pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections and report safety issues.
• Interact courteously with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure timely service.
• Monitor waste for unacceptable materials.
• Clean spill areas following safety standards.
• Maintain productivity standards to service customers promptly.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Job description

Republic Services is seeking a Driver Helper to ride along with a Driver on a designated residential route, assisting with loading waste and ensuring timely service. You will help direct the driver from the ground and maintain vehicle cleanliness, contributing to safe and efficient waste collection.

This role emphasizes courteous customer interaction, adherence to safety policies, and teamwork on a daily route. Training and benefits are provided for eligible employees.