Residential Waste & Recycling Helper

Rumpke; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rumpke is seeking a Residential Helper in Elizabeth, NJ to assist drivers in providing safe, courteous waste and recycling service to customers on a busy route. The role demands physical stamina and compliance with safety protocols, with duties spanning routine pickups on urban streets and handling containers.

You will interact with customers and teammates daily, learn truck mechanics, and support loading, unloading, and route maintenance.

Qualifications

• Waste industry experience preferred.
• Ability to learn and understand truck mechanics.
• Strong written and verbal communication with customers and coworkers.
• Must read and speak the English language well.

Responsibilities

• Provide waste or recycling removal services to customers on assigned route.
• Enter and exit the truck and service 600-1000 stops daily.
• Replace trash/recycling receptacles at the curb or designated area.
• Clean up waste spills and overflows.
• Work with multiple drivers as needed.
• Operate truck lifting/loading mechanism.
• Assist driver with safe backing of the truck.
• Assist in unloading or cleaning truck.
• Interact professionally with customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Truck mechanics

Communication skills

Safety awareness

English language

Job description

Rumpke is seeking a Residential Helper in Elizabeth, NJ to assist drivers in providing safe, courteous waste and recycling service to customers on a busy route. The role demands physical stamina and compliance with safety protocols, with duties spanning routine pickups on urban streets and handling containers.

You will interact with customers and teammates daily, learn truck mechanics, and support loading, unloading, and route maintenance.