Residential Waste Route Helper – On-Route Support

Republic Services; Leesport (Berks County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

401(k) matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

EAP

Employee discounts

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Driver Helper to ride with the Driver on a designated residential route. You will help load waste, carry bags and containers to the vehicle, and assist with maneuvering the truck from the ground.

You will help maintain the truck and route area cleanliness, interact with customers and dispatchers, and follow safety policies to ensure timely, courteous service. Benefits and a supportive team are highlighted by the company.

Responsibilities

• Ride on the vehicle to assist the Driver while servicing customers on a designated route.
• Operate packing mechanism and loading to activate the lifting and loading mechanism; clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip.
• 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 seeking a Driver Helper to ride with the Driver on a designated residential route. You will help load waste, carry bags and containers to the vehicle, and assist with maneuvering the truck from the ground.

You will help maintain the truck and route area cleanliness, interact with customers and dispatchers, and follow safety policies to ensure timely, courteous service. Benefits and a supportive team are highlighted by the company.