Waste Collection Driver Assistant

Republic Services; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

Dental and vision plans

Retirement plan with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Republic Services is seeking a Driver Helper to ride along on a residential waste route and assist the Driver with loading, unloading and customer service. The role involves operating the packer mechanism, performing safety-inspections, and maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle and work area.

You will interact with customers and dispatchers daily, monitor waste quality, and uphold productivity standards while following safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Ride on the vehicle to assist the Driver while servicing customers on a designated route.
• Operate packing mechanism and various levers and handles to activate the lifting and loading mechanism.
• Clean waste from the packer blade and truck body on each disposal trip; spray and clean the hopper and truck, if applicable.
• Perform complete pre- and post-operation inspection of the vehicle in accordance with Company policy; report any safety issues on standard reports.
• Courteously interact with all customers, dispatchers and others on a daily basis to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner.
• Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste.
• Clean area around an accidental waste spill, ensuring adherence to all applicable safety standards and policies.
• Maintain adherence to required productivity standards for the department to ensure all customers are serviced in a timely and efficient manner.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Job description

Republic Services is seeking a Driver Helper to ride along on a residential waste route and assist the Driver with loading, unloading and customer service. The role involves operating the packer mechanism, performing safety-inspections, and maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle and work area.

You will interact with customers and dispatchers daily, monitor waste quality, and uphold productivity standards while following safety policies.