On-Route Waste Collection Helper

Republic Services; Delmar (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

PTO

Job summary

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking a Driver Helper to ride on the vehicle and assist the Driver on a designated residential route, providing prompt, courteous and complete waste removal services to customers.

The Helper loads waste, operates the packer mechanism, keeps the truck and route area clean, and aids in safety checks and customer interactions to ensure timely, professional service every day. This is a full-time, on-site position on a standard residential collection route.

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, Inc. is seeking a Driver Helper to ride on the vehicle and assist the Driver on a designated residential route, providing prompt, courteous and complete waste removal services to customers.

The Helper loads waste, operates the packer mechanism, keeps the truck and route area clean, and aids in safety checks and customer interactions to ensure timely, professional service every day. This is a full-time, on-site position on a standard residential collection route.