Waste Collection Helper (5am–1pm) — Hands-On Loading & Team Support

Interstate Waste Services, Inc.; Town of Chester (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstate Waste Services is seeking a Collection Helper for an early shift from 5am to 1pm to lift and load refuse from customer locations into a heavy-duty sanitation vehicle. Helpers may be required to assist the driver and learn routes, with supervision from the Operations Manager and Dispatchers.

Applicants should meet the physical demands, be at least 18, and have prior sanitation experience preferred. The role emphasizes safety and teamwork in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Applicants must meet physical standards as specified above.
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Experience from the sanitation industry is strongly preferred.
• Position requires a team-player attitude as job is spent in close quarters with other staff members that all rely on one another.

Responsibilities

• Transfer refuse in a timely and safe manner from customer stops to vehicle.
• Assist the driver while maneuvering into positions for collection and disposal
• Maintain and partake in daily clean-up of vehicle.
• Learn garbage routes to better assist driver.
• Attend all required training, operational meetings, and mandatory monthly Safety Meetings

Skills

Physical stamina

Team player

Safety-minded

Job description

Interstate Waste Services is seeking a Collection Helper for an early shift from 5am to 1pm to lift and load refuse from customer locations into a heavy-duty sanitation vehicle. Helpers may be required to assist the driver and learn routes, with supervision from the Operations Manager and Dispatchers.

Applicants should meet the physical demands, be at least 18, and have prior sanitation experience preferred. The role emphasizes safety and teamwork in a fast-paced setting.