Route Helper: Customer-Driven Trash & Recycling Support

Casella Waste Systems, Inc; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Tuition Assistance

Employee Awards

Wellness Incentive

Career Pathways

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc in New York is seeking a Helper to assist drivers on residential and commercial routes, delivering strong customer service while strictly following health and safety protocols. The role is physically demanding and requires reliable teamwork.

The successful candidate will load and unload containers, operate hoisting devices, back up on route, and manage materials in varying weather, maintaining professional communication with customers and colleagues.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs constantly and work in various weather conditions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong relationship management and teamwork.
• Commitment to safety and pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Loads and empties residential and/or commercial containers into truck manually or mechanically.
• Maneuvers containers that are staged curbside, dockside, carryout, or require pullout to complete service.
• Operates hoisting device to lift and empty bins or containers into truck hopper.
• Places any and all bins serviced at any customer location back where they were picked-up from in the up-right position with covers placed back on the containers.
• Assists driver with all backing maneuvers while on route.
• Loads trash and recycling into a rear load truck in fluctuating weather conditions.
• Lifts 50 pounds constantly throughout the day while maintaining stamina to complete duties.
• Maintains a safe working environment; works in a high pace, ever changing industry.
• Communicates in a professional manner with customers and other employees.
• Participates in training and learning opportunities to expand knowledge and supports company vision and values.

Skills

Verbal & Written

Relationship management

Team player

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Casella Waste Systems, Inc in New York is seeking a Helper to assist drivers on residential and commercial routes, delivering strong customer service while strictly following health and safety protocols. The role is physically demanding and requires reliable teamwork.

The successful candidate will load and unload containers, operate hoisting devices, back up on route, and manage materials in varying weather, maintaining professional communication with customers and colleagues.