Trash Truck Helper

RPM Staffing Professionals Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Safety equipment provided

Referral bonus

Job summary

RPM Staffing Professionals Inc. is seeking a dedicated Trash Truck Helper to join our outdoor operations team. This day-shift role supports the driver in collecting waste, loading and unloading materials, and ensuring safe, efficient route execution.

You will engage with customers professionally, follow safety protocols, and work outdoors in all weather, with good overtime potential and a clear path to growth within a hands-on community service role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar outdoor role preferred.
• Good communication to facilitate teamwork and customer interactions.
• Physically demanding: able to climb in/out of a truck and perform overhead lifting.
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the driver in safely collecting waste from designated areas.
• Load and unload materials from the trash truck, ensuring proper disposal practices.
• Communicate effectively with the driver and other team members to coordinate collection routes.
• Adhere to safety protocols and regulations while performing duties.
• Support the driver in navigating routes, including residential and commercial areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area and equipment after each shift.
• Engage with community members professionally while performing collection duties.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Excellent communication

Commitment to safety

Overtime flexibility

Job description

Job Description

If you enjoy working outdoors and seeking a day shift with good overtime potential, then RPM has the job for you!

We are seeking a dedicated Trash Truck Helper to join our team. In this role, you will assist in the collection and transportation of waste materials, ensuring that operations run smoothly and efficiently. Your contributions will be vital in maintaining cleanliness and promoting sustainability within our community.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist the driver in safely collecting waste from designated areas.
• Load and unload materials from the trash truck, ensuring proper disposal practices.
• Communicate effectively with the driver and other team members to coordinate collection routes.
• Adhere to safety protocols and regulations while performing duties.
• Support the driver in navigating routes, including residential and commercial areas.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area and equipment after each shift.
• Engage with community members professionally while performing collection duties.

Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role or within an outdoor environment is preferred.
• Strong communication skills to facilitate teamwork and customer interactions.
• This is a physically demanding position and one must be able to continuously step up/down from the back of a truck and also perform overhead lifting.
• Qualified candidates should be flexible on overtime needs to ensure route completion and be able to work outside in all weather conditions.

RPM offers employees Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Referral Bonus opportunities.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Safety equipment provided
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person