Residential Waste & Recycling Helper

Rumpke; Carrollton (KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rumpke is seeking a Residential Helper to assist drivers with safe waste and recycling removal on assigned routes. This is a physically demanding role requiring constant movement, lifting up to 75 pounds, and working outdoors in varying conditions.

Responsibilities include assisting with loading at stops, backing up the truck with guidance, and maintaining professional interaction with customers while following safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and understand truck mechanics.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to communicate in the English language well enough to understand, and respond to questions, directions, traffic signs, signals, and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Provide waste or recycling removal services to customers on assigned route(s) by emptying trash/recycling receptacles into the truck safely.
• Enter and exit the truck multiple times per day and service 600–1000 stops per day.
• Replace receptacles neatly at the curb or designated area and interact professionally with customers.

Skills

Truck mechanics

Communication skills

English language

Job description

Rumpke is seeking a Residential Helper to assist drivers with safe waste and recycling removal on assigned routes. This is a physically demanding role requiring constant movement, lifting up to 75 pounds, and working outdoors in varying conditions.

Responsibilities include assisting with loading at stops, backing up the truck with guidance, and maintaining professional interaction with customers while following safety protocols.