Residential Waste Pickup Assistant

Republic Services, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

EAP

Employee discounts

401(k) match

ESPP

PTO

Job summary

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking a Driver Helper to ride along on a residential waste collection route and assist the Driver in loading and unloading bags and containers.

You will help operate the packer and ensure safe, courteous service for customers. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable participation on daily routes, with opportunities to contribute to a well-organized, customer-focused operation.

Qualifications

• Must be able to ride on a vehicle and assist with loading waste.
• Good customer service and teamwork.
• Ability to follow safety policies.
• Physical ability to lift and carry containers.

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.

Job description

Republic Services, Inc. is seeking a Driver Helper to ride along on a residential waste collection route and assist the Driver in loading and unloading bags and containers.

You will help operate the packer and ensure safe, courteous service for customers. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable participation on daily routes, with opportunities to contribute to a well-organized, customer-focused operation.