On-Route Waste Helper: Trash & Recycling Pickup

Waste Pro, USA; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Pro in Concord, NC is hiring Residential Helpers to assist refuse truck drivers on pre-assigned routes, helping collect garbage, yard waste, and recyclables. The Helper loads waste, operates the truck's packing mechanism, and ensures safe, courteous service to residents on a daily basis.

Candidates should be able to follow safety rules, work in a team, read and write basic reports, and be prepared for long shifts in varying weather. Training and on-the-job supervision are provided.

Qualifications

• Be able to follow safe operating practices.
• Be able to read, write and comprehend reports well enough to complete daily assignments.

Responsibilities

• Picks up solid waste and places it in the back of a rear load garbage truck on specified routes often done manually or by pushing toter to tipper.
• Provides a safe and Distinguishably Different level of service through courteous and expeditious customer service in all aspects of refuse operation to the general public and customers.
• Ensures garbage and recyclables at residences are picked up and transferred properly; pick up may require using back door.
• Answers questions for residents and directs them to contact Customer Service or appropriate government office for additional information.
• Must comply with all ANSI, OSHA and company safety polices including Waste Pro Absolute Guidelines.
• Assists Driver in safely backing up the truck by directing the Driver from the ground.
• Cleans behind the compactor blade with shovel and hoe when directed. Sprays and cleans the hopper and truck at the end of each shift or as needed.
• Reports any safety or customer service related issues to driver and supervisor, immediately.
• Performs a variety of manual duties in the clean-up of scattered refuse; Cleans up the area around accidental waste spills and ensures customers containers are replaced properly.
• May be required to work during emergency situations.
• Assists other routes as needed to complete daily work.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Reading & writing

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Waste Pro in Concord, NC is hiring Residential Helpers to assist refuse truck drivers on pre-assigned routes, helping collect garbage, yard waste, and recyclables. The Helper loads waste, operates the truck's packing mechanism, and ensures safe, courteous service to residents on a daily basis.

Candidates should be able to follow safety rules, work in a team, read and write basic reports, and be prepared for long shifts in varying weather. Training and on-the-job supervision are provided.