Sanitation Driver’s Helper — Team‑Oriented Local Role

Solid Waste Services; Proctor (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

401K with Company match

A fun, family environment

Job summary

Solid Waste Services of West Virginia, Inc. is seeking reliable Sanitation Workers/Driver's Helpers for the Proctor, WV area. You will support the driver, collect curbside waste and recycling, and perform essential safe operations on a trash collection route.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent preferred, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift 75 pounds. The role involves outdoor work in all weather and riding on the rear step during motion.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid, active Driver’s License required.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds.
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather.
• Requires constant lifting, walking and climbing onto and off of truck.
• Must be able to ride on the rear step of the truck while in motion.

Responsibilities

• Show up for work on time with all proper personal protective equipment and ready to go.
• Partner with the driver to safely navigate the truck, especially in backing.
• Utilizes proper hand signals to clearly communicate to the driver when backing and stays in the driver’s vision at all times.
• Helper will not ride on the truck step while backing.
• Collect curbside waste and/or recycling in a safe and efficient manner, placing containers back in their original location.
• Ensure any spilled or dropped debris is properly cleaned up.
• Ensure that any contact with customers is polite and professional.
• Refer all customer questions/concerns to their route supervisor as soon as practical.
• After receiving proper training, operates the packer controls to compact debris in the truck.

Skills

Ability to lift 75 pounds

Valid driver’s license

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Solid Waste Services of West Virginia, Inc. is seeking reliable Sanitation Workers/Driver's Helpers for the Proctor, WV area. You will support the driver, collect curbside waste and recycling, and perform essential safe operations on a trash collection route.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent preferred, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift 75 pounds. The role involves outdoor work in all weather and riding on the rear step during motion.