Residential Waste Route Assistant

wasteprocareers; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Pro seeks a Helper to assist the refuse truck driver on pre-assigned and special routes, collecting garbage, yard waste or recycling. You will load, compact, and transfer waste while ensuring courteous service to residents and adherence to safety guidelines.

The role requires lifting, pushing toters, operating basic packing mechanisms, and teamwork across shifts, with potential emergency duties and cross-route support.

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.
• Lifts and carries trash bags, bulk items and containers to the truck for disposal.
• Assists driver, backs up the truck, and helps with loading and compaction as directed.
• Provides courteous customer service and helps residents with basic questions or directing them to Customer Service.
• Cleans behind the compactor blade and maintains cleanliness of hopper and truck after shifts.
• May be required to work during emergency situations and assist other routes as needed.

Skills

Safety practices

Customer service

Team player

Reading/writing reports

Job description

Waste Pro seeks a Helper to assist the refuse truck driver on pre-assigned and special routes, collecting garbage, yard waste or recycling. You will load, compact, and transfer waste while ensuring courteous service to residents and adherence to safety guidelines.

The role requires lifting, pushing toters, operating basic packing mechanisms, and teamwork across shifts, with potential emergency duties and cross-route support.