Residential Waste Collection Helper - Driver Assistant

Waste-Pro; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Pro of Florida in Ocala, FL is seeking a Residential Garbage Truck Helper to assist the refuse truck driver on pre-assigned routes, handling garbage, yard waste, or recycling.

The role requires manual lifting, operating basic truck equipment, maintaining safety standards per ANSI/OSHA, and delivering courteous service to residents. Training is provided; overtime and emergency work may be required.

Qualifications

• Be able to follow safe operating practices.
• Be able to learn and use interpersonal skills relating to good customer service
• Be able and willing to work in a team environment
• Be able to read, write and comprehend reports well enough to complete daily assignments.

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.
• Provides a safe and Distinguishably Different 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 all ANSI (American National Standards Institute), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and company safety polices 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.

Skills

Safety practices

Customer service

Team player

Literacy & reporting

Job description

Waste Pro of Florida in Ocala, FL is seeking a Residential Garbage Truck Helper to assist the refuse truck driver on pre-assigned routes, handling garbage, yard waste, or recycling.

The role requires manual lifting, operating basic truck equipment, maintaining safety standards per ANSI/OSHA, and delivering courteous service to residents. Training is provided; overtime and emergency work may be required.