Route Helper, General Labor, 1st Shift, Asheville, NC

Capstone Logistics, LLC; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PPE provided

Weekly pay

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Leadpoint in Asheville, NC is hiring General Laborer / On-Route Helper to assist drivers on designated residential routes. You will load waste, carry bags, and help guide the Driver while servicing customers.

This full-time role starts at $20.00 per hour with benefits after 90 days, weekly pay, PPE provided, and opportunities for growth. No diploma or experience needed; join a team focused on safe, reliable service.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrate good customer service skills.
• Adhere to work schedules and safety policies.
• Consent to background check and drug screen.
• Reliable transportation; carpooling encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Driver on designated routes by riding along and providing support.
• Load refuse and bags; carry containers to the truck for disposal.
• Ride along to service residential customers on the route.
• Operate loading equipment and assist in unloading.
• Keep the packer blade and truck clean; sanitize as needed.
• Maintain professional interactions with customers and dispatchers.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

General Labor, On-Route Helper, Entry Level - We’re hiring General Laborers / On-Route Helpers to manually/mechanically collect waste and assist drivers in Asheville, NC. The role of the On-Route Helper involves assisting the Driver during waste removal services on designated residential routes. This position ensures prompt and courteous service to customers by safely loading waste into the vehicle, carrying bags and containers for disposal, and helping guide the Driver while maneuvering the vehicle. In addition, the On-Route Helper helps to maintain the cleanliness of the vehicle, as well as the residential route and work area.

Working with recyclables is not a glamorous job but it’s a necessary one that helps keep our community clean.

NO DIPLOMA OR EXPERIENCE NEEDED!!

Tons of Growth Potential - We Promote from Within!

MORNING SHIFT AVAILABLE!

As a Full-time General Laborer / On-Route Helper, you’ll earn $20.00 per hour. Plus, as a General Laborer / On-Route Helper at Leadpoint, you’ll enjoy perks that include

• Health, dental and vision insurance options after 90 days of employment.
• Company‑provided PPE including safety vest or Hi‑Viz shirt, safety glasses, and protective gloves.
• Sick time that starts to accumulate after 90 days of employment.
• Weekly pay.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement.

Key Responsibilities As An On-Route Helper

• Assist the Driver on designated routes by riding along and providing support.
• Climb on and off vehicle to load refuse, waste and poly carts; lift and carry trash bags and containers to the truck for disposal.
• Ride on the vehicle to assist the Driver while servicing residential customers on a designated route.
• Operate packing mechanism and various controls to activate lifting and loading equipment.
• Clean waste residue from the packer blade and truck body after each disposal trip; also, sanitize the hopper and truck as necessary.
• Maintain professional interactions with customers, dispatchers, and others to ensure timely, thorough and exceptional service delivery.
• Monitor waste for any unacceptable materials during collection.
• Uphold productivity standards to ensure efficient service delivery to all customers.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures.
• Fulfill other duties and tasks as assigned.

Required

• Are at least 18 years of age or older.
• Can lift up to 50 lbs.
• Demonstrate good customer service skills to meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Ability to adhere to work schedules, safety policies and assigned tasks with a positive demeanor.
• Consent to a background check. Leadpoint prides itself on being a second‑chance employer.
• Consent to a drug screen.
• Have reliable transportation to get to work. We also promote carpooling and ride sharing.

This is a safety sensitive position for which impairment while working presents substantial risk of injury so the company will be testing for THC. Starting employment with us necessitates the use of work boots that meet ANSI specifications, ensuring sufficient ankle support with a minimum height of 6 inches and top lacing for enhanced stability. If you can follow instructions, work safely and enjoy working as part of a team, then please APPLY NOW to start your career with Leadpoint.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.