Residential Waste Route Helper – Driver Assistant

Republic Services; Allentown (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental plans and vision coverage

Health care and dependent care Flex/Sp

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance & AD&D

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Employee discount programs

Retirement plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Benefits: https://jobs.republicsystems

Job summary

Republic Services is hiring a Driver Helper to ride along on residential routes and assist the Driver with loading waste, safely directing maneuvering, and keeping equipment clean. You will help ensure timely, courteous service and follow all safety policies while maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicle and work area.

The role emphasizes safe handling of waste, interacting with customers and dispatchers, and supporting efficient route operations on a day-to-day basis.

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 is hiring a Driver Helper to ride along on residential routes and assist the Driver with loading waste, safely directing maneuvering, and keeping equipment clean. You will help ensure timely, courteous service and follow all safety policies while maintaining the cleanliness of the vehicle and work area.

The role emphasizes safe handling of waste, interacting with customers and dispatchers, and supporting efficient route operations on a day-to-day basis.