Residential Waste Collection Associate

Republic Services; Telford (PA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision coverage

Retirement plan with company match

Employee discount programs

Paid Time Off

ESPP

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Driver Helper to ride along a residential waste collection route and assist the Driver with loading, unloading, and customer interactions. You will help keep the vehicle clean, direct the Driver from the ground, and ensure service is performed safely and efficiently.

The role emphasizes prompt, courteous service and adherence to safety standards while supporting daily routing operations and teamwork with the Driver and dispatchers.

Qualifications

• Standard safety procedures and PPE usage.
• Ability to work with the Driver on a residential route.
• Positive communication with customers and dispatchers.

Responsibilities

• Ride on the vehicle to assist the Driver while servicing customers on a designated route.
• Operate packing mechanism and levers to activate loading system.
• Clean waste from packer blade and truck body after each disposal trip.
• Perform pre- and post-operation vehicle inspections and report issues.
• Interact courteously with customers, dispatchers, and team members daily.
• Monitor waste for unacceptable materials and maintain clean work area.
• Maintain productivity standards to ensure timely service.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical stamina

Customer service

Safety awareness

Job description

Republic Services is seeking a Driver Helper to ride along a residential waste collection route and assist the Driver with loading, unloading, and customer interactions. You will help keep the vehicle clean, direct the Driver from the ground, and ensure service is performed safely and efficiently.

The role emphasizes prompt, courteous service and adherence to safety standards while supporting daily routing operations and teamwork with the Driver and dispatchers.