Waste Collection Helper — Frontline Driver Support

Waste-Pro; Florida; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Pro in Florida is seeking a Helper to assist the refuse truck driver on pre-assigned routes to pick up garbage, yard waste, or recycling. The role involves manual lifting, loading carts, operating the packer, and ensuring safe, courteous service to residents and businesses.

You will back the truck with driver guidance, report safety issues, and participate in daily cleaning and routine maintenance. This position requires physical stamina and the ability to work in varying weather and on

Qualifications

• Be able to follow safe operating practices.
• Be able to learn and use interpersonal skills relating to good customer service
• Be able and willing to work in a team environment
• Be able to read, write and comprehend reports well enough to complete daily assignments.

Responsibilities

• Picks up solid waste and places it in the back of a rear load garbage truck on specified routes often done manually or by pushing toter to tipper.
• Lifts and carries trash bags, bulk items and containers to the truck for disposal.
• Climbs onto and off of the rear truck step to load refuse, waste and carts.
• Operates packing mechanism to compact waste into the truck.
• Provides a safe and Distinguishably Different level of service through courteous and expeditious customer service in all aspects of refuse operation to the general public and customers.
• Exhibits a positive attitude towards company, customer and municipal goals.
• Ensures garbage and recyclables at residences are picked up and transferred properly; pick up may require using back door.
• Answers questions for residents and directs them to contact Customer Service or appropriate government office for additional information.
• Must comply with all ANSI (American National Standards Institute), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and company safety polices including Waste Pro Absolute Guidelines.
• Assists Driver in safely backing up the truck by directing the Driver from the ground.
• Cleans behind the compactor blade with shovel and hoe when directed. Sprays and cleans the hopper and truck at the end of each shift or as needed.
• Reports any safety or customer service related issues to driver and supervisor, immediately.
• Performs a variety of manual duties in the clean‑up of scattered refuse; Cleans up the area around accidental waste spills and ensures customers containers are replaced properly.
• May be required to work during emergency situations.
• Assists other routes as needed to complete daily work.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Job description

Waste Pro in Florida is seeking a Helper to assist the refuse truck driver on pre-assigned routes to pick up garbage, yard waste, or recycling. The role involves manual lifting, loading carts, operating the packer, and ensuring safe, courteous service to residents and businesses.

You will back the truck with driver guidance, report safety issues, and participate in daily cleaning and routine maintenance. This position requires physical stamina and the ability to work in varying weather and on