Waste Route Crew Member - Outdoor Lifting & On-Route Support

PeopleReady; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Next-day pay

Long-term or short-term positions

Job summary

PeopleReady in Knoxville, TN is hiring Waste Vehicle Crew Members to ride on garbage trucks, assist drivers, and perform routine vehicle checks across designated routes. The role requires physical work, ability to lift 50 lbs+ repeatedly, and suitability for all weather conditions.

Starting pay is $14 per hour, with options for long-term or short-term assignments and next-day pay. This position is posted by PeopleReady and welcomes applicants who meet the physical requirements.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to lift 50lbs or more continuously during route.
• Able to work in inclement weather.
• Physically demanding work.

Responsibilities

• Ride on the back of a garbage collection truck, collecting solid waste on a designated route.
• Direct the driver when pulling out into traffic and backing up, and guide incoming vehicles to the dumping area at solid waste disposal facilities.
• Have knowledge of standardized work routines for manual tasks and the operation of collection vehicles in solid waste operations.
• Check the operating and safety conditions of vehicles, perform minor servicing, and report needed repairs or maintenance.
• Assist the driver with various tasks during waste runs and be able to lift 100+ lbs many times throughout the day.
• Be able to work in all weather conditions.

Job description

PeopleReady in Knoxville, TN is hiring Waste Vehicle Crew Members to ride on garbage trucks, assist drivers, and perform routine vehicle checks across designated routes. The role requires physical work, ability to lift 50 lbs+ repeatedly, and suitability for all weather conditions.

Starting pay is $14 per hour, with options for long-term or short-term assignments and next-day pay. This position is posted by PeopleReady and welcomes applicants who meet the physical requirements.