Waste Collection Helper – On-Route Support

wasteprocareers; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Waste Pro in Clearwater, FL is seeking a Helper to assist the refuse truck driver on pre-assigned and special routes to pick up garbage, yard waste, or recycling. This role involves manual lifting, pushing toters, and basic loading tasks.

You will uphold safety standards, provide courteous service to residents, and support the driver with backing up and vehicle maintenance tasks as needed.

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.
• Lifts and carries trash bags and containers to the truck for disposal.
• Climbs onto and off of the rear truck step to load refuse and carts.
• Operates packing mechanism to compact waste into the truck.
• Provides courteous customer service and answers resident questions.
• Ensures garbage and recyclables are picked up and transferred properly.
• Assists Driver in backing up the truck safely from the ground.
• Cleans behind the compactor blade and washes the hopper and truck as needed.
• Reports safety or customer service issues to the driver or supervisor.
• May work during emergency situations and assist other routes as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Customer service

Teamwork

Reading/writing

Job description

Waste Pro in Clearwater, FL is seeking a Helper to assist the refuse truck driver on pre-assigned and special routes to pick up garbage, yard waste, or recycling. This role involves manual lifting, pushing toters, and basic loading tasks.

You will uphold safety standards, provide courteous service to residents, and support the driver with backing up and vehicle maintenance tasks as needed.