Residential Waste Route Assistant

Waste Pro USA Inc.; Doraville (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Pro USA Inc. is seeking a Helper to assist refuse truck drivers on pre-assigned and special routes, picking up garbage, yard waste, and recycling. The role emphasizes safe handling, timely pickups, and courteous customer service.

The ideal candidate will follow safety policies, work well in a team, read and document daily activities, and assist on emergency or additional routes as needed.

Qualifications

• Follow safe operating practices.
• Learn and apply interpersonal skills relating to good customer service.
• Be able and willing to work in a team environment.
• Read, write and comprehend reports to complete daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist the driver by loading trash, yard waste or recycling on routes.
• Pick up waste and place it in the rear load truck using manual methods as needed.
• Ensure residential pickups are completed safely and correctly.
• Answer resident questions or direct them to Customer Service or government offices.
• Comply with ANSI, OSHA and Waste Pro safety policies.
• Help the driver back up the truck from ground level as directed.
• Clean behind the compactor blade and wash the hopper and truck as directed.
• Report safety or customer service issues to the driver or supervisor immediately.
• Perform routine cleanup of scattered refuse and replace containers properly.
• Be available for emergency situations as needed.
• Assist other routes to complete daily work and complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Customer service

Team collaboration

Reading & writing

Job description

Waste Pro USA Inc. is seeking a Helper to assist refuse truck drivers on pre-assigned and special routes, picking up garbage, yard waste, and recycling. The role emphasizes safe handling, timely pickups, and courteous customer service.

The ideal candidate will follow safety policies, work well in a team, read and document daily activities, and assist on emergency or additional routes as needed.