Thrower

Pennwastepgh; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Eye, Dental, Life, AD&D and short-term disability benefits

Eligible for paid time off (PTO)

401(k) participation after waiting period

Life insurance

AD&D

Short-term disability

Uniforms provided

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

A waste management company in Pennsylvania is seeking a Residential Thrower to work alongside a driver, collecting refuse from households daily. Responsibilities include safely lifting and loading items, assisting the driver, and ensuring a positive customer experience. Candidates must pass a physical exam and drug screen, and provide their own safety-approved work boots. This role involves working outdoors in various weather conditions, requiring physical stamina and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Must pass a physical exam and drug screen.
• Employees must provide their own safety-approved work boots.

Responsibilities

• Collect refuse from each stop pursuant to the specific contracts or levels of service.
• Safely manually manipulate garbage cans or garbage containers.
• Safely haul, lift, and load items and materials into the truck.
• Assist the driver in backing situations to help guide and ensure safety.
• Maintain a courteous and cordial manner with all customers encountered.

Job description

Overview

Penn Waste Pittsburgh offers a variety of in-office and on-road positions. We provide our employees with the tools and support they need to do their best work each and every day.

General Information

Ways to Apply:

1. Download the appropriate application PDF.
2. Complete the form with your information, print and sign.
3. Turn in your application in one of the ways listed below.

Complete an application in person Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. — 4:30 p.m. at
Penn Waste Pittsburgh
2201 Robinson Boulevard
McKees Rocks, PA 15136

Fax your resume and cover letter to 724-256-4030.

By Mail

Mail completed application to our corporate headquarters:

Penn Waste Pittsburgh offers employees the following types of benefits:

• Full time employment plus potential overtime. Employees are paid at an hourly rate plus time and one-half for overtime hours worked.
• Work weeks can vary from 5-8 hour days to 4-10 hour days for the employee’s regular schedule.
• Health, Eye, Dental, Life, AD&D and short-term disability benefits after waiting period.
• Eligible for company-provided uniforms after waiting period, if applicable.
• Eligible for paid time off (PTO) after waiting period.
• Eligible to participate in 401(k) and receive company contributions after waiting period.

All potential employees must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and physical if applicable prior to beginning employment and are subject to ongoing random and other drug testing as required through our policy.

Thrower

Mars, PA

Thrower

Residential Thrower - Vogel Disposal Service, Inc. is seeking qualified throwers to work as a team with a driver to collect refuse from households daily.

Essential Responsibilities

• Collect refuse from each stop pursuant to the specific contracts or levels of service within the serviced area.
• Safely manually manipulate garbage cans or garbage containers.
• Safely haul, lift, and load items and materials into the truck.
• Assist the driver in backing situations to help guide and ensure safety while backing.
• Maintain a courteous and cordial manner with all customers encountered on the route.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must pass a physical exam and drug screen.
• Employees must provide their own safety-approved work boots.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, bend/twist, lift/carry required.
• The ability to lift/carry up to 50lbs. is required.
• This job is performed in and out of the truck. Employees are subject to weather elements daily; i.e. heat, sun, rain, snow, wind, etc.

Vogel Disposal Service, Inc.
Mars, PA

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