Residential Helper for the Waste Industry

Waste Pro USA; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Pro USA is seeking a dedicated Heavy Duty Laborer in Monroe, NC to join our refuse collection team. You will pick up solid waste on defined routes, load into rear-load trucks, and assist drivers to ensure timely service for residents in the greater Charlotte area and beyond.

Responsibilities include safe operation, customer service, routine cleanup, and adherence to safety policies. Some shifts may occur during emergencies; training courses are provided by Waste Pro.

Qualifications

• Picks up and moves trash bags, bulk items and containers to the truck.
• Follows safety policies including ANSI and OSHA requirements.
• Participates in mandatory training courses as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Picks up solid waste and places it in the rear load garbage truck on specified routes.
• Loads refuse and carts onto the truck and operates the packing mechanism as needed.
• Provides courteous, expeditious customer service to residents and the public.
• Answers questions and directs residents to Customer Service or government offices.
• Backs up the driver as directed and assists with safe truck operations.
• Cleans the hopper and truck at shift end and reports safety or service issues.

Job description

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Join our team in Monroe, NC. Work all over the greater Charlotte area & beyond!

Essential Job Functions

• 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. Lifts and carries trash bags, bulk items and containers to the truck for disposal. Climbs onto and off of the rear truck step to load refuse, waste and carts. Operates packing mechanism to compact waste into the truck.
• 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. Exhibits a positive attitude towards company, customer and municipal goals.
• 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 (American National Standards Institute), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) 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.

Other Job Responsibilities

• Employees in this job classification must attend and participate in corporation sponsored training courses as assigned.
• Employees in this job classification are responsible for keeping up to date on current technology, as job appropriate, being used by Waste Pro .
• Any additional job duties that may be assigned by the Supervisor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Works in a variety of environment conditions, including wide temperature and weather variations including heat, cold, snow, rain, wind; noise and vibrations, fumes, odors and dust.