Residential Waste Collection Assistant

Republic Services, Inc.; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

PTO

Employee stock purchase plan

Employee assistance program

Discount programs

Job summary

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking a Driver Helper to ride along on a residential waste route and assist the Driver with loading, unloading, and delivering courteous service to customers.

You will help operate the packer mechanism, perform pre- and post-trip checks, maintain the cleanliness of the truck and surrounding area, and communicate with dispatchers and customers to ensure timely service. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and dependability on a fast-paced 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 along on a residential waste route and assist the Driver with loading, unloading, and delivering courteous service to customers.

You will help operate the packer mechanism, perform pre- and post-trip checks, maintain the cleanliness of the truck and surrounding area, and communicate with dispatchers and customers to ensure timely service. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and dependability on a fast-paced collection route.