Residential Waste Collection Assistant

Republic Services; Winder (GA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Republic Services is hiring a Driver Helper to ride along with the Driver on residential routes, assisting with loading waste and directing the Driver from the ground. The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and courteous customer interactions while supporting efficient service delivery.

The position involves operating the packer, performing vehicle inspections, and maintaining the work area in compliance with company policies. Training and benefits are offered to eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Ability to ride on the vehicle and assist the Driver during service on a residential route.
• Safety-conscious with focus on loading waste and maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle and work area.
• Courteous interaction with customers, dispatchers and others on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Ride on the vehicle to assist the Driver while servicing customers on a designated route.
• Operate packing mechanism and levers to activate the lifting/loading mechanism.
• Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip; rinse hopper and truck if applicable.
• Perform pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections and report safety issues.
• Interact with customers, dispatchers and others to ensure timely, professional service.
• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to safety standards; support productivity targets.

Job description

Republic Services is hiring a Driver Helper to ride along with the Driver on residential routes, assisting with loading waste and directing the Driver from the ground. The role emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and courteous customer interactions while supporting efficient service delivery.

The position involves operating the packer, performing vehicle inspections, and maintaining the work area in compliance with company policies. Training and benefits are offered to eligible employees.