Residential Waste Collection Assistant

Waste Pro USA; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Pro USA is seeking a Helper to assist refuse truck drivers on pre-assigned and special routes to pick up garbage, yard waste, or recycling. The role involves loading waste into the rear load truck, operating the loading mechanisms, and maintaining safe procedures according to ANSI and OSHA guidelines.

Candidates should be prepared to work in varying weather, follow safety rules, and provide courteous customer service to residents.

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.
• 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 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 ANSI, OSHA and company safety policies 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.

Job description

Waste Pro USA is seeking a Helper to assist refuse truck drivers on pre-assigned and special routes to pick up garbage, yard waste, or recycling. The role involves loading waste into the rear load truck, operating the loading mechanisms, and maintaining safe procedures according to ANSI and OSHA guidelines.

Candidates should be prepared to work in varying weather, follow safety rules, and provide courteous customer service to residents.