Residential Waste Helper — On-Route Loading & Customer Care

Republic Services; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Republic Services seeks a Driver Helper to ride with a Driver on a residential route, assisting with loading, unloading, and safe operation of the waste collection process. You will help direct the Driver from the ground, maintain the truck’s cleanliness, and support customer interactions on each stop.

This position emphasizes safety, efficiency, and courteous service, with on-the-job training and a benefits package that supports medical, dental, and retirement plans.

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 and loading mechanism.
• Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip.
• Perform complete pre- and post-operation inspection of the vehicle and report safety issues.
• Interact courteously with customers, dispatchers and others to ensure timely service.
• Monitor waste for unacceptable materials and maintain productivity standards.
• Follow safety policies and perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Republic Services seeks a Driver Helper to ride with a Driver on a residential route, assisting with loading, unloading, and safe operation of the waste collection process. You will help direct the Driver from the ground, maintain the truck’s cleanliness, and support customer interactions on each stop.

This position emphasizes safety, efficiency, and courteous service, with on-the-job training and a benefits package that supports medical, dental, and retirement plans.