On-Route Waste Collection Pro

Republic Services, Inc.; Clinton (NJ); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental plans and vision coverage

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance and AD&D

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee discounts

Job summary

Republic Services is hiring a Driver Helper to ride along with a professional driver on residential routes. You will assist with loading waste, operate the packer mechanism, and help keep the vehicle and work area clean.

You will interact with customers and dispatchers daily to ensure timely service and safety compliance. The role requires adherence to safety policies and productivity standards, with duties including pre/post trip inspections and spill cleanup as needed.

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 is hiring a Driver Helper to ride along with a professional driver on residential routes. You will assist with loading waste, operate the packer mechanism, and help keep the vehicle and work area clean.

You will interact with customers and dispatchers daily to ensure timely service and safety compliance. The role requires adherence to safety policies and productivity standards, with duties including pre/post trip inspections and spill cleanup as needed.