Back Loader

Capital Waste Services LLC • Lugoff, SC

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About The Position

CWS is a provider of waste management services in South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Virginia, and Florida. The Back Loader safely assists drivers and other employees with collecting solid waste materials from a residential truck. The role includes collecting waste and recyclables, loading materials into the collection vehicle, helping the driver maneuver safely, and following applicable safety and equipment procedures. Work is primarily outdoors and involves exposure to unpleasant sights and smells and frequent physical activity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED desired but not required.
• One to three months of related experience and/or training desired but not required.
• Valid state driver’s license preferred but not required.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift outdoors for 90% of the time.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers, kneel, crawl, talk, hear, climb, and balance.
• Must have close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to manually lift or move up to 65 pounds regularly.
• Must be able to manually push or move up to 100 pounds with assistance from another employee.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• One to three months of related experience and/or training.
• Valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Collect solid waste and recyclable materials from customer premises or curbside, as applicable.
• Load solid waste into the rear or side of the waste collection vehicle.
• Assist the driver with safe vehicle operation by directing backing and close-space maneuvering.
• Operate truck equipment to compact trash and other materials.
• Check the waste collection vehicle for required equipment before leaving the branch, such as a broom and shovel.
• Report customer-related problems to the driver immediately.
• Identify and tag prohibited waste items, notify the driver, and remove those items from the waste cart or can.
• Follow safety and equipment checks and precautions while performing duties.
• Comply with federal, state, local, and company rules on safety and vehicle operation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED