Route Helper: Customer-Focused Loader & Driver Assistant

Casella Waste Systems, Inc.; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Maternity & Parental Leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

401K

Employee Awards

Employee Assistance Plan

Wellness Incentive

Tuition Assistance

Career Pathways

and More.

Job summary

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. in Phillipsburg, NJ is seeking a Helper to support drivers on residential and commercial routes, emphasizing exceptional customer service and strict safety practices.

The role requires manual lifting up to 50 lbs, working in variable weather, and staying compliant with company safety protocols while delivering reliable service and teamwork on a fast-paced route system.

Qualifications

• Candidate must provide excellent customer service and maintain professional relationships.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment while adhering to safety standards.
• Commitment to safety and reliability in daily duties.

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 able to maintain the stamina to successfully complete the duties of this physically demanding position.
• Always maintains a safe working environment.
• Works in a high pace ever changing industry.
• Communicates in a professional manner when dealing with customer and other employees.
• Participates in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales and services and performs any other duties needed to help drive our vision, fulfill our mission, and/or abide by our core values.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. in Phillipsburg, NJ is seeking a Helper to support drivers on residential and commercial routes, emphasizing exceptional customer service and strict safety practices.

The role requires manual lifting up to 50 lbs, working in variable weather, and staying compliant with company safety protocols while delivering reliable service and teamwork on a fast-paced route system.