Residential Waste Collection Associate

Republic Services; Harlingen (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental plans

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

ESPP

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Republic Services in the United States is hiring a Driver Helper to assist the Driver on residential routes. You will help load waste, operate the packer mechanism, and ensure safe, courteous service to customers.

This position requires staying engaged with safety procedures, performing pre- and post-operation checks, and helping keep trucks clean and organized so routes are serviced on time and correctly. Teamwork and clear communication with dispatchers and customers are essential daily

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.

Skills

Safety compliance

Customer interaction

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Job description

Republic Services in the United States is hiring a Driver Helper to assist the Driver on residential routes. You will help load waste, operate the packer mechanism, and ensure safe, courteous service to customers.

This position requires staying engaged with safety procedures, performing pre- and post-operation checks, and helping keep trucks clean and organized so routes are serviced on time and correctly. Teamwork and clear communication with dispatchers and customers are essential daily